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You can take count of hours using fuel consumption. In kart racing they do this :)

Hi Rudy. You did well. 1 note for future reference. You will want enough slack wire to change out the sparkplug easily tucked under the panel.

if you use non ethanol you can keep gas in the tank. if not then you gotta use some stabil or seafoam or some such. that being said we run all of our equipment dry before storing them in our out buildings. i've had to buy a few carb kits because i didn't run them dry. so we been doin that for a few years now with no problems. except for other things like tires and batteries or some such. but no issues with our gennys. but as always good info sir.

@chivosadventures8171

3 жыл бұрын

I have gas in my generators gas tank that's like two years old do you recommend that I dump the old fuel out of it before I try to get it going again or should I just try starting it on that two year old fuel? It was non ethanol gas that I filled it up with a little over 2 years ago.

@scottanddebranelson8419

3 жыл бұрын

@@chivosadventures8171 you probably ok. the carb would already have issues by now IF it was going to. but you may wanna pull like half or it out and put some fresh in it or you could fire it up and do a dry run on how you would do things if the power went out and see how well both you (as well as your family if you have one) and your equipment performs. think of it as a fire drill at work or school. it helps you get an idea of what can happen. you can learn some very valuable lessons by shuttin down the power in your home. i don't mean to insult you, but in case you don't know you only got like four hours or so for the items in your frig. just a heads up. one of the biggest things you will find out is how long that tank of fuel will last when you put a load on it. and the second is how dependent we are on the current comin through the wires. have fun.

@chivosadventures8171

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottanddebranelson8419 Yeah but as I failed to mention that generator has not been started in over two years, and thank you we had a power outage that lasted over three weeks due to an ice storm a few years ago and I have three other generators that I normally run on a regular basis. It's just that particular one that I'm worried about since it hasn't been started in so long so im not sure if I should dump the gas out of it or if I should just try to start it on that very old fuel. I did drain the carburetor through the hose with the screw you unscrew on the carburetor before storing it in my garage.

@scottanddebranelson8419

3 жыл бұрын

@@chivosadventures8171oh wow 3 weeks. well you sure got enough experience and can most assuredly skip the whole experiment with the power outage scenario. and since you drained the carb you are definitely ok in that regard. and i really think the gas would be ok but i'd use it this spring if not in the genny then in something else and you could mix it with some fresher fuel and you should be ok. i would be ok with doin that in my machines. and from what i've seen in my research on the subject everyone i've read or watched said 2 year old non ethanol is legit still after two years. have a good one.

Lots of good info here. I used two way tape to mount my meter.

@samhill5231

6 ай бұрын

I wouldn't drill holes in the plastic of my Honda EU2200i but instead I would find another spot to use cable ties to secure it, but that's jus me.

Been fully off grid for 17 years! I own 9 generators! My “ go to” generator is the Coleman powermate 3850 watts. I have twins of this generator with extra brushes! Brushes CAN melt down! Usually the fail issue. Just adding my experience. Also I utilize duralube in oil and have found it is worth its weight in silver! THAT MAGNETIC PLUG I DIDNT KNOW ABOUT! Thanks AP!!!!

Thanx Rudy you are the bomb! I have ordered the items for my 2 generators & will rewatch this video when the items get here, so I am sure I am doing it right.

What an excellent demonstration and information I didn't have. In all my years, I've never changed my generators oil. I had no idea I was supposed to do that. Luckily, I've never burned up an engine. It's funny because I'm OCD about changing my trucks' oil every 3000 miles or 6 months.

🐈Excellent tutorial👍 Thankyou, Alaska Prepper!!🙏💞

Thank you so much for this. I have three generators sitting here that do not run. I gave two 5500 generac's to my son-in-law that fixed them up and sold them. We only use the big ones 4 the well pump and the washer. My little ones are only used to run a lamp a TV that we only watch DVDs on maybe once a month and the lamp. Mostly used for recharging things. I buy expensive gas without ethanol now I don't have to anymore. Thank you so much for this information you don't know how much it is appreciated. Tell Victor hi :-)

convert Almost ANY generator to a dual-fuel or tri-fuel generator. Get a conversion kit from Amazon or US Carburation! propane can be refueled without need for engine cool down as with gasoline sets.

@radiomanz117

3 жыл бұрын

Done 6 of these conersions on older gens. Be aware when on propane measure the AC output and if needed adjust the throttle or governor. If you have a gem with electronic controls likely ok but check any way.

Great practical video!

Quality content right here!

Thanks for the upload! I just bought the same unit, I’ll have to install the hour meter also!

Thank you for sharing Rudy! Our community appreciates all your efforts and view on reliable sources to help us ❤️🐈‍⬛🌴🐓🐈💕🪴🌴🙏

Stuff is to expensive not to

Thanks AP,very useful information!

First 😁 and suitable to be learning this. Thank you.

Thanks for all the great information!! 💚😊💚😊

Thanks for the great advice 👍

TEST RUN EVER MTH

Many thanks for this video - I finally put an hour meter on my generator.

👍👍 thanks brother!

Much RESPECTS Alaska Prepper Hi. Rudy

I converted a 5500 watt generator with almost no problem. I punctured the gas tank when trying to drill holes in the steel frame. Only problem I had.

You will clods the jets if you leave the gas in

Good tips Rudy. Thanks!

I recommend a solar generator, so there's no noise, no fuels, no oil, and no toxic fumes so it can be used inside.

@Shadow-7773

3 жыл бұрын

HEAvy Metal' if the sun don't shine, you have no power, During the Texas mess. / I lived in MD. My heat pump froze, i set up my blue etti with two solar panels, 500watts input, time 9:00am until 4:00pm, it was cloudy the entire time. The blue etti was not charged. Lessons learned? Don't use a humidifier, that puts out white dust, it clogges the house air filters and causes high heat. And have a back up generator. Purchased a EU2200i the next day. No Sun, No solar power! Thank God and extra air filters. changed filter and half an hour later, heat pump was purring like a cat. "BLAck Metal....Venom.

@heavymetalhomesteading

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shadow-7773 There isn't alot of sun here either, adding more storage batteries soon for that same reason. Had to look up what a 'heat pump' is...it's amazing how unsustainable a common house or apartment is in an emergency, by design. We need to rethink conventional building design. Hellz yeah Venom...

@Shadow-7773

3 жыл бұрын

@@heavymetalhomesteading I agree!

@tincanliving9044

3 жыл бұрын

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@Rob-kv3ry

Ай бұрын

use both to compliment each other.

Thank you AP! Very helpful!

Thank you for all the good information

Thanks brother just picked up that baby right there good information

Cool video dude. I will be installing a hour meter on mine 👍🏻

I've had good luck with Marvel mystery oil for ethanol buildup, were replacing push mowers every year and we're going on 5 years with our current two- actually seeing other failures(deck etc) which will probably translate to better mowers next time( something that didn't make sense when replacing yearly).

@Rob-kv3ry

Ай бұрын

how much mmo do you use in your pushmowers and how frequent?

Bonita dia pero frio! Tambien en Michigan hoy!

need a mod to reroute the air intake from the bottom to top or side

@michaelp1758

Ай бұрын

just duck tape over the hole.. there are enough vent holes in front and back to get air into housing. i suspect that was not intended as an air intake but more of a drain if liquids got in housing

awesome video ap thank you

Is there any specific kit for this generator to convert it to use propane?

Got a longterm update on that firman genny?

Try the airport they should have mogas that’s ethanol free.

Heads up.. it appears generators are increasing in price..again

How has this generator held up? Any problems after 3 years?

@Rob-kv3ry

Ай бұрын

i would like to know too.

Where do you get the dipstick? Great info dude 5w-30 liqui moly will work in this too???

@Fordtruck4sale

8 ай бұрын

5W-30 synthetic will work, has the biggest temp range. For people who live in cold climates it's a good choice

No I pay to watch I thank any way

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