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I have an older b&s generator, and yesterday our water pump, which runs off the generator died. Upon further inspection the generator is no longer producing electricity, it still runs but no charge? I hit the reset button, but nada, just wondering any ideas what it might be... thanks Off the Grid in Maine
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Check battery voltage is correct while generator is running. Voltage at the battery should be over 14VDC while genset or coach motor is running.
You might try running the coach motor and see if the symptoms change.
If battery voltage checks ok then it may be water in fuel. But water in fuel doesn't relate to the no electric output so could be there's more than one problem.
I don't know how difficult it will be to get a fuel sample to check for water. Possibly rig a temporary fuel line at the generator electric fuel pump and jump battery power to the pump to collect a pint to a quart of fuel. Transfer fuel sample to a glass container and let set for a few minutes. Look for water/fuel separation line (fuel floats).
If water present in the sample you'll need address replacing the fuel and draining the carburetor fuel bowl.
Rebuilding the pump is not easy. Did you use the right seal drivers? Lube the seals when you installed them? Use a torque wrench? But a valve in backwards?
Glad you got it fixed. Hope you didn't lose all your water in the process, we've been that way at times with our little system (can only afford 450 gal of storage with 650 gal transporter, no well).
Watch those strains on the pipes and make sure any further changes have good one way flow valves for this type system, expense doesn't look so bad when the alternative is being waterless!
80 Amps times 120 V = 9,600 Watts This means that you cannot hook up all 4 outlets at the same time as that would overload the generator all you can hook up would be 2 outlets of up to max of 23 Amps
The manual restricts you to each load no more than 20 amps because some devices such as drills, water pumps exceed their running load upon start up, and would exceed the 20 Amps momentarily, thus 23 amps.
The maximum power load of the generator is 5000 watts and 20 amps at each outlet.
The engine on your generator is also used for other applications some of which require an adjustable throttle control. On a generator the engine must turn about 3600 rpm to obtain proper output of voltage and cycles. Upon further inspection of your throttle/governor you will probably find an adjustment consisting of a screw, nut or a tab on one end of the governor spring that can be reset for proper engine speed. (tab can be bent for more or less tension on spring) To check present governor setting, use a volt meter that has frequency setting. Make sure that generator is set to about 60 hz. (3600rpm) Good luck with your generator.
Can't search for a manual without model, type, serial, etc numbers...
A few things to take a look at:
1) Oil level / pressure sending unit. This is normally bypassed as long as the start switch is pressed. When engine starts, and switch is released, engine will die if sending unit is defective, or you are low on oil.
2) Exhaust temperature sensors. Older units were notorious for burning these up.
3) Cooling Water Temperature sensor. These cause trouble often, but mostly due to water pump impeller being eaten away by galvanic action and not able to pump water as effecively. End result is water temp higher than normal, which trips the switch, which kills the engine.
4) Alternator (generator) output not as it should. If output doesn't rise to proper level within a few seconds of engine start, the engine will be shut down.
Try trading standards (or equivalent) sounds to me that the "mechanics" who fit the parts should have, at least some responsibility to the damage caused. If you drove the car in then they are at fault, in my opinion. but ask yourself, would you want to be dragged through the legal system and keep your reputation if you were the garage owner? I think not.
It's very possible that the cord is bad (shorted) causing a fault on the generator. I don't think it's fried or anything. Probably just tripped something. Give it a good look over.
Based upon your description, the drain pump has either failed or become clogged. To check the pump, remove the bottom access panel. There you will find access to the pump clean-out.(Large,white screw cap) Be prepared to catch lots of water. CAREFULLY AND S_L_O_W_L_Y unscrew the pump clean-out, catching and discarding the water. When the water flow finally stops, completely remove the clean-out filter. Inspect the clean-out filter, the drain hose from the tub as well as inside the pump impeller for any additional debris.
If you need further assistance, let me know Regards, reg501
Make sure that the water shutoff is turned on. It is likely under the sink where the hot water line is tapped to feed water to the dishwasher. Do you have hot water at your sink?
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