power outage question October 28, 2019, 03:22:07 pm Does anyone know how to bypass the auto shutoff on the generator? I'm close to the one third mark, and we're without power..again...:-)...and of course there's no gas stations open anywhere near me.
Re: power outage question Reply #1 – October 28, 2019, 03:48:27 pm As I understand it, "auto shutoff" is due to the generator's pickup tube not extending all the way to the bottom of the fuel tank. I don't think there's any easy way to bypass that arrangement.
Re: power outage question Reply #2 – October 28, 2019, 03:53:47 pm I know it is a little late to be printing this, but why did you not have a 2 gal. plus can full. We have been RVing 40 plus years,r sitalways had our can full. Sorry to read your of your situation, hope for the bestBob 1 Likes
Re: power outage question Reply #3 – October 28, 2019, 06:05:59 pm Well, you can disconnect the generator fuel pump from the line going to the motorhome fuel tank. Plug that up. Add a rubber (fuel hose quality) line from the generator fuel pump and run that line down the fuel filler to your main tank. You would run the risk of emptying that tank; then you wouldn't be able to go anywhere. Separate small tanks, 2 gallon for outboard boat motors, have safety seals and a gauge to read fuel level. Maybe you could borrow gasoline from another vehicle? Park it next to your generator and run that hose down it's gas filler. RonB
Re: power outage question Reply #4 – October 28, 2019, 08:23:20 pm Quote from: Andy Baird - October 28, 2019, 03:48:27 pmAs I understand it, "auto shutoff" is due to the generator's pickup tube not extending all the way to the bottom of the fuel tank. I don't think there's any easy way to bypass that arrangement.That's right. There is no practical way to use the last 1/4 of the tank for the generator. Syphoning isn't possible either, the filler hose has a trap built into it to prevent snaking a small hose into the tank. I have tried and failed. You can use the engine's alternator to charge the coach battery. Don't run the tank too low, you still may need to make a quick getaway, the forecast is for the winds to last a minimum of three more days.Larry
Re: power outage question Reply #5 – October 29, 2019, 12:05:38 am Lights are coming back on grid by gridLights going out again Tuesday - they don't say whenGina, what part of the outage area are you? Are there any stations that will get power back earlier than others?
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