Generator start up.
 

Generator start up.

Started by Iver, October 22, 2007, 12:41:21 AM

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Iver

October 22, 2007, 12:41:21 AM
My Kubota 9kw genset has two fans installed. One is a small squirrel cage fan for air circulation in the compartment and the other is a radiator cooling fan powered by a small 1/4 hp motor in the adjoining bay.

These fans are wired through fuses directly to the genset. When the genset starts, the fans start within around 4 or 5 seconds.

Is that bad for the genset to have a load on just after it starts?
If so is there any way of delaying the fans for longer?
Thanks, Iver
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
"Life may not be the party we hoped for,
But while we are here we might as well dance".

DrivingMissLazy

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October 22, 2007, 03:51:50 AM
No problem. In fact it is probably better for the gen set. It really needs to heat up to 180 degrees for best operation. Most emergency gens sets start up and are immediately connected to the full load they normally have.
Richard
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Iver

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October 23, 2007, 12:20:04 AM
Thank you.  Just one less thing to worry about
                 Iver.
 
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But while we are here we might as well dance".
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