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Re: Not switching to AC voltage with generator
Reply #100 –
Quote from: tedeboy  - 
I'm wondering if 1/2 hour per week is good or does it need to be ran for 2 hours all at once?

The time needed to get the generator up to operating temperature and hold it for 10-15 minutes is primarily based on the ambient temperature.
In warm climates a half-hour may be enough, in artic conditions, two hours may not be enough.
When running monthly, put as heavy a load on it as possible.

Larry

Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Not switching to AC voltage with generator
Reply #101 –
A happy ending.

I just installed a new ATS plus my batteries that needed replacing are 5 years old.
All the parts, labor, and batteries came to about $1,500.

It runs great.
Like new.
😊

2021 Mid Bath
 
Re: Not switching to AC voltage with generator
Reply #102 –
Thought so.  My 1988 had a similar kind of symptoms.  It only took the generator stalling a few times under Air Conditioning inrush start loads to cause mine to fail.
Rodney
1988 Mid Bath