On Thu, 23 Apr 2015 09:06:28 -0400, FromTheRafters
 wrote:

>After serious thinking SeaNymph wrote :
>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Goodness!  That all sounds like quite the mess.
>
>If he had a deisel generator, he wouldn't have this problem.
>

HAH!
Although realistically diesels tend to be better with more frequent
use so you don't end up with fuel issues while propane tends to work
out better if it's more rarely used.
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