Re: [MBZ] Backup generator
I spent a summer working on the Casco Bay Bridge in Portland and we had loads of trouble with the low oil sensors. All our generators had them disconnected... -Curt Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:53:42 -0500 From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup generator To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 001b01c95d7e$07c84e40$0301a...@computer Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 'Day after Hurricane Fran in '96, tried to fiind 5KW generator. None available locally. 'Called SIL in Charlotte; he bought one and met me with it 'bout half way here (near Greensboro). Got it home, checked it out, got ready to hook it to my system, and started pulling on the rope to start it. Pulled many, many times - really didn't need or want that workout. After several sessions of pulling and resting, disconnected the oil level safety switch; 'started right up and ran fine. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Backup generator
Curt mentioned: the Casco Bay Bridge in Portland I drove across that bridge many times in a ten day period in September, 1988. I really enjoyed my time in Maine Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:31 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup generator I spent a summer working on and we had loads of trouble with the low oil sensors. All our generators had them disconnected... -Curt Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:53:42 -0500 From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup generator To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 001b01c95d7e$07c84e40$0301a...@computer Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 'Day after Hurricane Fran in '96, tried to fiind 5KW generator. None available locally. 'Called SIL in Charlotte; he bought one and met me with it 'bout half way here (near Greensboro). Got it home, checked it out, got ready to hook it to my system, and started pulling on the rope to start it. Pulled many, many times - really didn't need or want that workout. After several sessions of pulling and resting, disconnected the oil level safety switch; 'started right up and ran fine. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Backup generator
Negative, you drove across the Million Dollar Bridge or the Fore Point Bridge. The Casco Bay Bridge replaced the Million Dollar Bridge in '97 or '98 (I forget). I worked on it during the summer of '96, the first summer I dated my wife. Looks like it was '97: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casco_Bay_Bridge I should add to the entry... At the time it was the longest highest drawbridge in north America. We used to pour concerte full width 300' at a time. All hands on deck, we'd start pouring at 4am, usually quit around 1pm. -Curt Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:40:04 -0700 From: Robert Rentfro rrent...@cox.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup generator To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 001c01c95edc$29c0b140$6501a...@familycomp Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Curt mentioned: the Casco Bay Bridge in Portland I drove across that bridge many times in a ten day period in September, 1988. I really enjoyed my time in Maine Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:31 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup generator I spent a summer working on and we had loads of trouble with the low oil sensors. All our generators had them disconnected... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Backup generator
I highly recommend getting lucky at a garage sale. 4500W for $25 because after a professional tune up and then sitting for a year it wouldn't start. You guys on the list diagnosed it for me - the oil pan had warped just a bit and the oil level was low. Added oil and it started on the 2nd pull. Still have not used it for real, but very nice to know it is there, especially as we are on a well. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 8:49 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup generator So sitting around thinking about how I'd like to have a little generator to run my sump pump. I've always wanted something like that, a really small and light one. Cheap would be good too. But I think that for one's first generator you should get one that's capable of starting your refrigerator. I have a 1600W Coleman that will run ours, or our freezer, and a couple lights, a TV, the fan on the fireplace, etc. I've got many more, much bigger ones, but that is the one that saved our bacon, literally. The bigger ones allow for much more convenience, but you never forget your first time... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Backup generator
'Day after Hurricane Fran in '96, tried to fiind 5KW generator. None available locally. 'Called SIL in Charlotte; he bought one and met me with it 'bout half way here (near Greensboro). Got it home, checked it out, got ready to hook it to my system, and started pulling on the rope to start it. Pulled many, many times - really didn't need or want that workout. After several sessions of pulling and resting, disconnected the oil level safety switch; 'started right up and ran fine. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R billr32...@comcast.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup generator I highly recommend getting lucky at a garage sale. 4500W for $25 because after a professional tune up and then sitting for a year it wouldn't start. You guys on the list diagnosed it for me - the oil pan had warped just a bit and the oil level was low. Added oil and it started on the 2nd pull. Still have not used it for real, but very nice to know it is there, especially as we are on a well. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 8:49 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup generator So sitting around thinking about how I'd like to have a little generator to run my sump pump. I've always wanted something like that, a really small and light one. Cheap would be good too. But I think that for one's first generator you should get one that's capable of starting your refrigerator. I have a 1600W Coleman that will run ours, or our freezer, and a couple lights, a TV, the fan on the fireplace, etc. I've got many more, much bigger ones, but that is the one that saved our bacon, literally. The bigger ones allow for much more convenience, but you never forget your first time... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Backup generator
The paperwork that came with my sump pump (this summer) was advertising a battery backup module. Not sure how long it would run on battery -- didn't say. Your experience is making me question the wisdom of not having that convenience. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Backup generator
So sitting around thinking about how I'd like to have a little generator to run my sump pump. Amazon has http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Max-GEN-1250-Gas-Powered/dp/B000QUZEBO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8s=hiqid=1229088619sr=1-5 Which at 1200 watts is no power monster but my pump will almost start (it'll hum and move a little water but not put it up the pipe) with my 400watt inverter so I'd think 1200 should be plenty. So far in 2 years in the house it'd have been used once. So theres no need for something super heavy duty. That said you'll note its sold by Homier Distributing the tool show people -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Backup generator
So sitting around thinking about how I'd like to have a little generator to run my sump pump. I've always wanted something like that, a really small and light one. Cheap would be good too. But I think that for one's first generator you should get one that's capable of starting your refrigerator. I have a 1600W Coleman that will run ours, or our freezer, and a couple lights, a TV, the fan on the fireplace, etc. I've got many more, much bigger ones, but that is the one that saved our bacon, literally. The bigger ones allow for much more convenience, but you never forget your first time... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Backup generator
Curt Raymond wrote: So sitting around thinking about how I'd like to have a little generator to run my sump pump. Meijer (a local supermarket chain, kind of like Super Walmart) has a 45cc Chinese genny for $150, frequently on sale for $75-100. Rated 1000 surge, 850 continuous. Two stroke, but you've probably got premix on hand, at least in the winter. I don't know if Home Despot has anything similar. A friend bought one, weighs about 40lb, has enough compression that it's not easy to hold it down while you start it. We resorted to having one guy hold it down with both hands while the other guy pulled the cord. BTW, here's something I've been wanting to buy or build. Go to this page and search for Pincor: http://www.ihcubcadet.com/forum/messages/5/95337.html?1224113985 Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Backup generator
I used my Cub today to charge the motorcycle battery I ran down this morning and my 110ah (well thats what it was 6 years ago) marine battery which is currently powering my laptop and DSL modem. I ordered: http://www.amazon.com/Eastern-Tools-Equipment-TG1200-Generator/dp/B000P9UOAC/ref=pd_cp_hi_0?pf_rd_p=413863601pf_rd_s=center-41pf_rd_t=201pf_rd_i=B000QUZEBOpf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DERpf_rd_r=1DG9EENSAE5YMFT6N89T Based on the really nice reviews. Amazon says its shipped and should be here Wednesday. Keeping the fridge cold is not a concern, its below freezing now and could drop into the single digits tomorrow night. I'd just like to have the little genny for a few more lights and to keep the batteries topped. I do like using the batteries, the gentle hum of the inverter is the only way we know anything is up. I've been thinking about the Pincor generators for awhile and this will probably make me try to score one, the Cub's 7hp Kohler uses remarkably little fuel (gallon and a half an hour maybe) so I think this would work well. It'd also be nice at camp where somebody stole our last generator... -Curt Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:14:29 -0500 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup generator To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 494271c5.50...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: So sitting around thinking about how I'd like to have a little generator to run my sump pump. Meijer (a local supermarket chain, kind of like Super Walmart) has a 45cc Chinese genny for $150, frequently on sale for $75-100. Rated 1000 surge, 850 continuous. Two stroke, but you've probably got premix on hand, at least in the winter. I don't know if Home Despot has anything similar. A friend bought one, weighs about 40lb, has enough compression that it's not easy to hold it down while you start it. We resorted to having one guy hold it down with both hands while the other guy pulled the cord. BTW, here's something I've been wanting to buy or build. Go to this page and search for Pincor: http://www.ihcubcadet.com/forum/messages/5/95337.html?1224113985 Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
