On 4/23/2015 7:09 AM, Diesel wrote:
> I haven't been able to post due to a power outage.  It goes out
> after almost every good storm, but, what was unexpected was that the
> generator didn't kick in.  I had to manually flip the power switch a
> few times, from auto to manual to off and back (even though it was
> on auto all the time and the battery was charged as evidenced by a
> 3.8VDC check on the side panel) and there is plenty of propane in
> the tank.  I flipped the breaker a few times.  I pulled the fuse and
> it looked good.
>
> Everything looked ok electrically, and, after a few flips of the
> switch, it turned on.  Recently on its weekly charging cycle, it had
> been turning off and on after only a few seconds, so, that's
> probably related.  I'm guessing that the propane generator wasn't up
> to speed at first, for whatever reason, and that the voltage wasn't
> as high as it needed to keep the solenoids down, so, they were
> clicking?  I never heard that clicking before, and, the lights were
> running as soon as the generator kicked in.
>
> While I might not have continuous power, it doesn't always mean
> other circuits in the neighborhood are all dead.  Some might still
> have better battery backup, and/or their own reliable generator to
> keep them going.  Having some electrical knowledge lets me
> reconfigure mine for my immediate needs.  Backsoon.
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Goodness!  That all sounds like quite the mess.

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