Is it safe to use in the summer? Chuck
Burt Lang wrote: >Try using 0W-30 fully synthetic oil in the crankcase. I find that that >does not thicken nearly as much as regular 5W-30 oil in my generator. I >can normally spin it easily even at -20. > >0W-30 synthetic is not easy to find but I did find some at Wal-Mart in >the past and Esso has some called ZERO oil that the farmers around here >use on their tractors in the winter. > >Burt VE2BMQ>>> > >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 >> >> >> >> >> >> >>Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > 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/