On a standby generator that's hooked to an auto-start switch, this isn't a problem. Presumably, if the power goes out and he's home at the time, he'll be able to get to the genset before it cools off.
Bob M. ====== --- Mike Pugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Besides, if you need to start the generator because > the electric is out, > where are you going to plug the lamp in to warm the > generator so it will > start? Mike > > Chuck Kelsey wrote: > > Guys, > > > > I have a 5KW natural gas generator at my house to > serve as backup power > > to not only the house, but it keeps a repeater and > my ham shack up and > > running. > > > > During cold weather, it doesn't like to start > (manual start, pull > > cord). I fund that if I place a halogen work light > pointed at it for > > about 10 minutes, it warms it up enough so it will > start OK. > > > > My question is -- does anyone know of a small > engine block heater out > > there? I've done Google searches and don't really > find anything > > worthwhile. No, I don't what to use a light bulb. > I want something > > that's safe, economical to operate and UL > approved. > > > > Chuck > > WB2EDV __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
