Thread: Winterizing
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Old 10-28-2008, 04:45 AM   #10
bsmeaton
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quote:Originally posted by skypilot

If you have generator (installed or separate) - remember that you will need to run it at least once a month with a load on it. Worst thing for a generator is to just sit around unused. Fuel -- stabil; what about your tow vehicle -- if it is your daily driver you won't have to worry about the fuel but if you don't drive it much during the winter you need to be sure to get it prepped as well.
I'm just not so sure how applicable this is. It may apply to large diesel powered generators and pumps, but I don't think 6-months of idle time will cause early failure of my LP generator any more than my boat, my lawnmower, or even my chainsaw. I just don't think the impact is that bad but I could be wrong.

Besides - at 6,000 ft above sea level and 0 degrees, most of these won't start anyway, especially the LP gen
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