Your generator can serve you for many years. But it can also break in no time at all. The difference comes with good maintenance habits. 1. Plan a 6-month cycle Most of the maintenance of your generator will take place within a six month period. The simplest tasks...
GENERATORS: OPERATION TIPS Loadshedding has left a lot of us in the dark and for those that don’t like the monsters in the pitch black darkness, this has left you with no option but to buy a generator. After purchase, you likely do not know how to operate your...
A regular generator service program should include tests and checks of the following: Cooling system Radiator/heat exchanger, coolant, hoses and connections, fan drive pulley and fan, fan belts, jacket water heater, water pump, thermostats. Fuel system Fuel tank,...
With cold weather rapidly approaching, your generator should be maintained properly and special attention should be paid to the following areas: Batteries: Batteries are the single most common cause of failure of a generator to start and operate properly in the event...
What To Consider When Buying A Standby Generator So you’ve made the decision: You need a standby generator. Maybe you’ve grown tired of the neighbor across the street flaunting his decorative patio lighting while the rest of the block sits in the dark. Or maybe your...
