Anyone have any particular thoughts about the cleaning of these generators my particular one being the Champion RV Ready 3500watt.
As I have mentioned in previous posts, my generator is used almost exclusively for when we camp at Glamis. That environment is quite rough on everything that is out there and it has done a great job. However it does look every bit the part of a generator that has cumulatively set outdoors in the finest sand desert for several weeks. I would like to clean it up and make it look like new again.
Secondly I bashed my generator against another object while moving it and crushed the plastic that covers the voltmeter. Anything similar that might fix and cover it?
trumptman8 wrote: Anyone have any particular thoughts about the cleaning of these generators my particular one being the Champion RV Ready 3500watt.
As I have mentioned in previous posts, my generator is used almost exclusively for when we camp at Glamis. That environment is quite rough on everything that is out there and it has done a great job. However it does look every bit the part of a generator that has cumulatively set outdoors in the finest sand desert for several weeks. I would like to clean it up and make it look like new again.
Secondly I bashed my generator against another object while moving it and crushed the plastic that covers the voltmeter. Anything similar that might fix and cover it?
Cover the fins or slots in the end on the generator head with tape or foil to exclude water.
Spray with a water based degreaser such as Purple Stuff (do NOT use Gunk engine degreaser).
Let sit a few minutes and hose off.
Cautions:
Cleaners such as Purple Stuff can discolor paint - always test first.
Do not spray into front panel where sockets, meters or switches reside.
Make sure gas cap is on tight.
Start and run engine immediately after cleaning to dry.
trumptman88 wrote: Anyone have any particular thoughts about the cleaning of these generators my particular one being the Champion RV Ready 3500watt.
I found that Compressed Air was my friend when cleaning gensets that had been out on rental. If there are areas that have the sand/silt "glued on" by engine oil that might have leaked some Electrical Cleaner (CRC brand is one) works quite well as it disolves the oil and evaporates quickly. Doesn't seem to bother paint either. Today most rental shops just clean them up with a pressure washer and let them dry before sending them out again. You'd be surprised what these generators will withstand. They certainly aren't "Watches".
I just bought a Champion 3500/4000 generator after reading all the positive posts in this thread. I have not had the chance to do more than put oil in it and start it once or twice and I have a couple of questions
1) The engine runs at a fairly high RPM. When I put a good load on it, will it speed up or is it running on "high" all the time?
2) I've read here that I should "exercise" the generator periodically by giving it a load to deal with. What besides the AC on my trailer, which is inconvenient, would provide a good load easily?
I just bought a Champion 3500/4000 generator after reading all the positive posts in this thread. I have not had the chance to do more than put oil in it and start it once or twice and I have a couple of questions
1) The engine runs at a fairly high RPM. When I put a good load on it, will it speed up or is it running on "high" all the time?
2) I've read here that I should "exercise" the generator periodically by giving it a load to deal with. What besides the AC on my trailer, which is inconvenient, would provide a good load easily?
TIA,
Eric
The generator will run at the same RPM (3600) all the time in order to maintain the correct frequency of 60 Hz. When you exercise the generator, a small load such as a 100 watt light bulb is sufficient. If you want to use more, then a common hair dryer will draw up to 1200 or 1500 watts.
I just reread your post of 8/02/06. Air flow. Honda smarts. Can you bring us up to date on your solution for the flow of air from the engine fan that blows over the engine toward the muffler. Your first idea was a insulated baffle to direct the air flow. Like Honda? I have worked lots of tricks with this air flow thing, but, maybe you have something up your sleeve? I like the idea of using the stock frame. Built lots of boxes, none meet my fancy.
Floyd
It's like Prego; "it's in there". Somewhere out there is a subsequent post detailing the finished product with sound level tests, materials used, and my observations about improvements. It all fell on mostly deaf ears. The ironic thing about this forum is there are lots of really good ideas, just as long as they come from a select few.
-back to my bowl of sour grapes..............
Good luck in your quest, Floyd, and Godspeed.
Best,
Wuttever
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wuttevr wrote: It's like Prego; "it's in there". Somewhere out there is a subsequent post detailing the finished product with sound level tests, materials used, and my observations about improvements. It all fell on mostly deaf ears. The ironic thing about this forum is there are lots of really good ideas, just as long as they come from a select few
Hummmm....... Interesting comment. I imagine Bell, Ford and Edison felt the same way at some point as well.
Would you kindly point us to "Somewhere out there"? I am not at all sure I had the opportunity of being there.
(Edit added later in the day
After some thought.... is your reference to the cigar smoke story? If so, it definately was not ignored. In fact, it was an item that was forefont in my mind as I designed my enclosure.
Interestingly enough, considering present company on the forum, it appears Floyd, Brad and I are the only ones who have actually built enclosures for our gennys. In my situation, I drew from every possible suggestion - even the one about a chimney!
It's all part of an active learning process, right?
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Prof - Quick side question. How does the new Ice maker work? How much do you produce and in what period of time. I'm thinking of getting one to use when I recharge daily. If I can make enough Ice in a couple of hours, it might be worth it.
Prof - Quick side question. How does the new Ice maker work? How much do you produce and in what period of time. I'm thinking of getting one to use when I recharge daily. If I can make enough Ice in a couple of hours, it might be worth it.
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