--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kris Kirby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On Sun, 12 Feb 2006, Chuck Kelsey wrote:
> > typical mobile installation? Maybe not. Do we DESIRE to run a 
certain 
> > level because we can? Sure, just like we may want to install a 
100KW 
> > generator on site to run 3KW of load. That's fine if you can 
afford it, 
> > I suppose. My point was "is it needed?"
> 
> This is digressing, but if it's a diesel, you don't want a 100KW 
generator 
> running a 3KW load or it will wet stack. 
> 
> http://www.allworlddieselgen.com/faq.htm (sales page)
> 
> Quote:
> 2) A diesel engine is subject to "wet stacking" or over fueling if 
run for 
> long periods of time with ultra light loads (less than 40% of the 
rated 
> output). "Wet Stacking" causes the engine to smoke and run rough 
because 
> the injectors become carbonized. Running a heavy load will usually 
clean 
> up the over-fuel condition and allow the engine to perform 
normally. 
> Diesel engines operate better and more fuel efficient when loaded 
(70-80% 
> is optimum).
> 
> But again, I digress. 
> 
> --
> Kris Kirby, KE4AHR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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While we are digressing, I guess all them sleeping truckers are Wet 
Stacking too.







 
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