--- In [email protected], Kris Kirby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On Sun, 12 Feb 2006, Chuck Kelsey wrote:
> > typical mobile installation? Maybe not. Do we DESIRE to run a
certain
> > level because we can? Sure, just like we may want to install a
100KW
> > generator on site to run 3KW of load. That's fine if you can
afford it,
> > I suppose. My point was "is it needed?"
>
> This is digressing, but if it's a diesel, you don't want a 100KW
generator
> running a 3KW load or it will wet stack.
>
> http://www.allworlddieselgen.com/faq.htm (sales page)
>
> Quote:
> 2) A diesel engine is subject to "wet stacking" or over fueling if
run for
> long periods of time with ultra light loads (less than 40% of the
rated
> output). "Wet Stacking" causes the engine to smoke and run rough
because
> the injectors become carbonized. Running a heavy load will usually
clean
> up the over-fuel condition and allow the engine to perform
normally.
> Diesel engines operate better and more fuel efficient when loaded
(70-80%
> is optimum).
>
> But again, I digress.
>
> --
> Kris Kirby, KE4AHR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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While we are digressing, I guess all them sleeping truckers are Wet
Stacking too.
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