Posted by news on February 5, 2009, 5:42 pm
wrote:
>> >
>> > I agree with the above... I have a pair of 20Kw Northern Lights
>> > NL844LW2's that I use to provide ALL my power, and they replaced another
>> > pair of NL854a's that finally died after 66,000 Hours (25 years) each.
>>
>> wow.
>No just good Periodic Maintainance and a little TLC.... If your not
>getting over 30K Hours between InFrame's, you bought a Crap Genset in the
>first place..... and deserve what you get.....
I second good maintenance on *any* engine - even the cheap ones. As
in the 7 year old Craftsman lawnmower that starts on the first or
second pull or the 18 year old Nisan truck I sold when my wife refused
to ride in it anymore - and the buyer was happy with a vehicle that
ran well and was expected to be long-term reliable.
Amazng what fresh oil and clean filters can do ;-)
John
Posted by Ralph Mowery on February 5, 2009, 6:26 pm
> I second good maintenance on *any* engine - even the cheap ones. As
> in the 7 year old Craftsman lawnmower that starts on the first or
> second pull or the 18 year old Nisan truck I sold when my wife refused
> to ride in it anymore - and the buyer was happy with a vehicle that
> ran well and was expected to be long-term reliable.
Good maintance is the key. I have a 5 KW generator that I have needed about
3 times in the last 10 years. It would not start either time. First time I
had it about a year and put gas and oil in it for the first time. The
owners manual did not mention the on/off switch I failed to find in the
dark. The book showed the old time spring thing for the spark plug . Started
fine the next day when I looked over the engine in the sunlight and found
the switch. Second time the gas was old and gummed up the works from not
looking at it for a year or two. Ceaned it and it started on the second
pull. Same thing about 2 years after that. I now use that Sta-bal in the
gas and start it at least twice a month. The generator still has not been
connected to the house to power anything. I do load it with an electric
heater to make sure it is still putting out the power.
That is the only gas engine I have ever had any starting problems with.
However I now use the Sta-bal in the engines I do not start and use for one
month or more. Started putting it in the tiller and mower the last couple
of times I use them in the fall.
Posted by news on February 5, 2009, 7:39 pm
On Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:26:22 -0500, "Ralph Mowery"
>> I second good maintenance on *any* engine - even the cheap ones. As
>> in the 7 year old Craftsman lawnmower that starts on the first or
>> second pull or the 18 year old Nisan truck I sold when my wife refused
>> to ride in it anymore - and the buyer was happy with a vehicle that
>> ran well and was expected to be long-term reliable.
>Good maintance is the key. I have a 5 KW generator that I have needed about
>3 times in the last 10 years. It would not start either time. First time I
>had it about a year and put gas and oil in it for the first time. The
>owners manual did not mention the on/off switch I failed to find in the
>dark. The book showed the old time spring thing for the spark plug . Started
>fine the next day when I looked over the engine in the sunlight and found
>the switch. Second time the gas was old and gummed up the works from not
>looking at it for a year or two. Ceaned it and it started on the second
>pull. Same thing about 2 years after that. I now use that Sta-bal in the
>gas and start it at least twice a month. The generator still has not been
>connected to the house to power anything. I do load it with an electric
>heater to make sure it is still putting out the power.
>That is the only gas engine I have ever had any starting problems with.
>However I now use the Sta-bal in the engines I do not start and use for one
>month or more. Started putting it in the tiller and mower the last couple
>of times I use them in the fall.
I put StaBil in the 5 gallon "yard equipment" gas can each time it's
refilled. Then the gas in all the equipment (mowers, tiller, edger)
will be treated - and I only have to remember one thing ;-)
John
Posted by ransley on February 4, 2009, 3:58 am
On Feb 2, 8:02pm, thebrow...@earthlink.net wrote:
> I have been trying to find a GOOD generator to keep me alive, I am 74
> years old with a bad heart, I can't seem to find a reliable generator
> that isn't made in China and will last longer than 1 year.
> Does any body know of a American made small 5 Kwh generator
> either diesel or gas and electrical starting ability.
> If so let me know !
> And thanks !
How many hours of use do you want to get, how much power do you need.
running hard for 3 months 24x7 can ruin alot of units. Hours needed
will determine type
Posted by Daniel Who Wants to Know on February 5, 2009, 4:31 am
> I have been trying to find a GOOD generator to keep me alive, I am 74
> years old with a bad heart, I can't seem to find a reliable generator
> that isn't made in China and will last longer than 1 year.
> Does any body know of a American made small 5 Kwh generator
> either diesel or gas and electrical starting ability.
> If so let me know !
> And thanks !
How about a listeroid CS diesel with an ST gen head. Not exactly cheap,
portable, or light but I would like to see someone try to make it grow legs
and run away when the power is out and you are the only one with lights on.
They are normally hand crank start but kits to attach an automotive starter
are available.
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>> > I agree with the above... I have a pair of 20Kw Northern Lights
>> > NL844LW2's that I use to provide ALL my power, and they replaced another
>> > pair of NL854a's that finally died after 66,000 Hours (25 years) each.
>>
>> wow.
>No just good Periodic Maintainance and a little TLC.... If your not
>getting over 30K Hours between InFrame's, you bought a Crap Genset in the
>first place..... and deserve what you get.....