Meanwhile, electricity shortages are quite common, leading to rotating power cuts during peak summer periods. Generators can be an efficient source of energy. But you need to pay attention to the following instructions for safe use and to find the right device for your needs.
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Meanwhile, electricity shortages are quite common, leading to rotating power cuts during peak summer periods. Generators can be an efficient source of energy. But you need to pay attention to the following instructions for safe use and to find the right device for your needs.
First of all, it is necessary to determine the total power consumed by electrical equipment to choose a machine with equivalent or slightly greater capacity, because it does not have to run continuously.
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The amount of power consumed is calculated according to the number of watts or amps listed on the bulb. Labels on appliances and equipment indicate the amount of power needed.
Basic calculations show that: a family that only uses lights, fans, and TVs can buy a machine with a capacity of 1,200 - 1,600 W. If using an additional refrigerator, buy a machine with a capacity of 2,200 W. You can also use Air conditioners must be equipped with a capacity of 3,000 W or more.
If you cannot determine the amount of power, ask an electrician. This avoids waste because you don't have to buy a generator with too large a capacity, which is both expensive and fuel-consuming.
If you want the machine to run smoothly, with low noise and no smoke, you should choose a machine using a 4-stroke engine running pure gasoline. Generators using 2-stroke engines have louder explosions and more smoke when starting the engine.
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Must check oil and coolant levels according to the following cycle: from the first 50 - 100 hours of running the engine, check for oil and fuel leaks, blower belt tension, replace oil and oil filter; After 500 hours of running the engine, check and clean the cooling system, replace the oil and oil filter.
The operating mechanism emits Carbon Monoxide, so absolutely avoid using the generator in garages, basements, under floors, closed or partially closed buildings, even if there is a ventilation system, it cannot prevent CO gas. accumulate.
In case of improper use, it can lead to CO poisoning. Place the generator away from windows, doors, ventilation pipes, and places that can bring CO gas into the house.
Operate the machine on a dry surface under a ventilated canopy. To avoid electric shock, keep the device dry and do not use it in rainy or humid weather.
Turn off the engine and let it cool before refueling because gasoline poured into a hot engine can ignite. Use only the type of fuel recommended by the generator's owner's manual or on the generator's nameplate.
When installing, you should connect the devices you need to use directly to the power source of the generator or use outdoor-type wires with a capacity at least equal to the total capacity of the devices used.
Thus, it is possible to limit the amount of load used beyond the capacity of the machine, avoiding the phenomenon of overload leading to fire in the generator. At the same time, a power supply circuit breaker must be installed to prevent the machine from being "backloaded" when the grid power suddenly returns. Or you can make the power source from the generator flow into the public grid.
Even if you don't use it regularly, after a week or two you should start the machine for 5 - 10 minutes.
Posted by caothangtech, at 7:34 PM, 1/19/2013