Have you tested your generators for winter yet?

[cw821]

5 years ago I received an All Power 7500 watt generator as a gift. I've been fairly impressed with it. Didn't know what to expect from an off brand. I got it out a couple days ago, replaced the battery and whammo, started right away. Ran it for a few hours, then ran the house off of it for an hour. We use natural gas for heat, water, and cooking, so I think we could be a-ok with most short term disasters. Most generator use in my area, and probably most of Oklahoma, is from winter ice storm power outages, so I just stock up on several 5 gal cans full of gas before winter starts, then use what's left in my lawn mower throughout the next summer. Very larger area to mow, so it definetely gets used.

Have you tested your generators for winter yet?

 

[dennishoddy]

I run my 8700 watt model under load every 6 months per manufacturers recommendation.

 

[tntrex]

go ahead and fire up those weedeaters and mowers and run them for a bit while you're out there. I know you left your gas in em.

 

[berettaman]

yes. it's ret ta go.

 

[Nick710]

What is this "Winter" you speak of?

 

[Johnny]

What is this "Winter" you speak of?

This was my first thought also.

 

[Perplexed]

What is this "Winter" you speak of?

This was my first thought also.

Here are some visual reminders:

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And yes, I've checked my generator. Used it this past summer for a yard project, in fact.

 

[cowzrul]

I never checked the house to see if all the wiring was done right so I had an electrician come over 2 months ago and cranked up the generator. Switched over to run the portions of the house that are on back-up and he said I had juice left. So much for load calculations.

 

[XD-9Guy]

I need to buy a generator one of these days, I also need to do some checking to see what kind of juice I need to run my house - I have no idea how many watts to shop for.

I did drain the mower & weedeater, just yesterday as a matter of fact.

 

[JD8]

What is this "Winter" you speak of?

Exactly, if it's anything like last year......