The pain of dealing with the local goverment regs really put a wet blanket on back-up Diesel Generator operation.
You can reduce the headache over 50% by using, converting or conversion to propane where possible and most often more practical. cheers, skipp > Kris Kirby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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). > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
