Assuming the genset was running under load, how often would the oil filter need to be changed? Are there any other issues that would need to be addressed in a sustained power outage? As far as genset maintenance that is.
Dan -----Original Message----- From: Richard Welty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2003 10:09 To: nanog list Subject: Re[2]: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator On Sat, 5 Apr 2003 17:47:33 +0000 (GMT) "E.B. Dreger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > DL> Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 21:26:25 -0500 (EST) > DL> From: David Lesher > DL> D) Diesel engines, err Diesel-fueled piston engines, be they 2 or > DL> 4-cycle, need frequent oil changes. > I thought it was the exact opposite. Diesel fuel has much better > lubricity than LPG/CNG/gasoline. diesels need frequent oil filter changes because they load the oil up with soot. the oil itself can last a long time. richard -- Richard Welty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Averill Park Networking 518-573-7592 Unix, Linux, IP Network Engineering, Security
