keeping generator engine warm

[Chuck Wheeler]

I use a magnetic block heater for my genset that I bought at NAPA. I also
carry a small Honda 2000i in one compartment for emergencies to get things
started.

- Chuck Wheeler -
82 FC 31 SB
Fort Worth, TX

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Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 10:00 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] keeping generator engine warm


Hi, folks--

A generator question: Unfortunately, we don't have indoor storage for our
coach. For anyone else who must keep their coach outdoors in colder climes,
do you have any way to keep the generator motor warm so that it starts in
cold weather without having to open the generator tray to push the
glow-plug? E.g., is there a block heater available for a Perkins diesel?

We've got it worked out that we can also use our coach generator to power a
small part of the house in case of a power outage. We're going through a
cold-snap right now, and in testing things out, Stew has noticed that he has
to start up the engine and let it run for at least 45 seconds before he can
get the generator going. He's concerned about the amount of diesel smoke
that belches out because of the cold--especially if it's going toward our
neighbor's house. If the generator engine was preheated, he thinks this
would not be a problem.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer!

Jo-Ski (and Stew)
"The Bird Abides"
'83-FC 35 RB
Blaine, WA

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