Hobbs Hour meter question

JohnVickrey · July 23, 2010, 09:53:36 AM

Why did my hobbs hour meter on my generator go from 486.0 to 5.6?? There is no method to change the display. Am I going crazy?/

luvrbus · July 23, 2010, 10:43:19 AM

For what ever reason it picked up the automatic reset mode I had one do that before

good luck

kyle4501 · July 23, 2010, 10:58:24 AM

Is it possible to 'un-reset' it?
What triggers an 'automatic reset' ?

This is another good reason to keep a log book with notes about the condition & readings of the machinery before & after each trip.

It'd be hard to keep up with the service on the unit if it resets & you don't catch it.

RE:

Quote from: JohnVickrey on July 23, 2010, 09:53:36 AM
. . . . Am I going crazy?/

How can you go somewhere if you're already there?

Howdy neighbor!

luvrbus · July 23, 2010, 11:03:12 AM

They are not supposed to reset till 10,000 hrs but like all electronics they have a mind of their own throw it way a buy a new one for 20 bucks

good luck

desi arnaz · July 23, 2010, 05:39:59 PM

what would cause my meter to run 25 % faster?

James77MCI8 · July 23, 2010, 06:07:50 PM

Your frequency is off and your over speed is not working

JohnVickrey · July 23, 2010, 07:48:35 PM

Thanks all!!

Kyle, I've been here for a while now

desi arnaz · July 24, 2010, 03:04:40 AM

and how would i fix that? this unit shows only 100 hours total.

James77MCI8 · July 24, 2010, 09:20:05 AM

Check your RPM's

gus · July 24, 2010, 03:51:28 PM

John,

When something like this happens with aircraft we just make a note in the maintenance log and go ahead. However, we use mostly mechanical hobbs working on an oil pressure switch so they don't do that reset act. However, when they have to be replaced, we just use the maintenance log system.