Generator Selection?

[LouNY]

Was wondering with a PTO generator if they need to be sheltered from rain? Do they have to be covered? May someone using a PTO generator can chime in?

It would be nice to keep it under cover but then it takes more time to get to it when needed,
mine spends 90% of it's time parked right were it will be used.
I have run it without even dropping a draw pin in the trailer.
I do have a piece of heavy plastic that covers it,
I run it with that plastic in place most times.

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[grsthegreat]

Well....stupid power is still out. About 9 hours right now. Stupid wind

 

[Diggin It]

Well....stupid power is still out. About 9 hours right now. Stupid wind

Status?

 

[Industrial Toys]

Beleive another thread had a post of pwer back on, 14 hrs later.

 

[Diggin It]

^^ OK. I found it on the Run thread.


Just wondering how these hold up on multi-hour runs and what their thirst for go juice is.

 

[grsthegreat]

Yup, 14 hours run time. 19.6 gal of propane. Definitely doesnt sip, but kept my wife happy and house cool.

 

[Industrial Toys]

COOL? I have a fire going!

 

[grsthegreat]

COOL? I have a fire going!

Yesterday it was smoky outside so we had to keep windows closed. House was warm and stuffy without ac. Still summer here...supposed to be 90 this week.

 

[TMGT]

Just lost power about 15 minutes ago.....generator power supplied 15 seconds later. Not even interrupted my breakfast View attachment 668943

That's a pretty nice readout. What are you using and can it be applied to the my generator with the Nexus controller?

 

[grsthegreat]

GitHub - jgyates/genmon: Generac Generator Monitoring using a Raspberry Pi and WiFi
This us the web site that talks about the system. I believe it also works with the nexus system.
Its 1000x better than Generacs mobil link system, thats probably why generac began encryption on their newer units.