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Portable Generator Engine Heaters

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Douglas M. Casa

09-07-2003 19:46:55




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Here's one...Just what is best to use with a portable external (outside weather)Generator, when you need to start it in the deep cold, other than trying 20weight oil? Dip stick heater? But what if its a plastic Oil Pan or Plastic Oil Pipe? The we have the bottom of crank shaft oil heaters...Any ideas guys? Just could come in handy this year with all the bloody power problems. I'd sure like to have my 8000 Amp Surge 220,120 Generator to start in the cold.....

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Mac

09-09-2003 11:29:28




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 Re: Portable Generator Engine Heaters in reply to Douglas M. Casamer, 09-07-2003 19:46:55  
You will be surprised what a good insulated enclosure and a couple 40W. light bulbs will do.
Years ago I would put a 40W under the car hood, close to the battery and it sure made a difference.



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David Bacon

09-08-2003 21:00:18




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 Re: Portable Generator Engine Heaters in reply to Douglas M. Casamer, 09-07-2003 19:46:55  
The heated box is a good idea, I would probably purchase 2 little electric heaters wirred on seperate circuts. Light bulbs and heaters are the same cost for energy use / btu output. The electric heaters would have built in thermostats so they run only when needed. The light bulbs could also be wired through a thermostat, but maybe a little more of a hastle. Dave NE Iowa



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Dick

09-08-2003 16:24:56




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 Re: Portable Generator Engine Heaters in reply to Douglas M. Casamer, 09-07-2003 19:46:55  
I've often thought of this idea,, building an insulated box around a generator. Not only would it cut down on the noise of the engine, it would allow you to put some lightbulbs inside to keep it warm and ready to start,, as the others said. Of course you would want to have a good fan and vent on the box to curculate the air when the engine is running. Also install those auto open louvered vents on the inlet and outlet openings.. Sounds like it would work good.
Dick

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Robert in W. Mi

09-08-2003 11:10:40




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 Re: Portable Generator Engine Heaters in reply to Douglas M. Casamer, 09-07-2003 19:46:55  
8,000 amps? big generator! :>) I know, i know, you meant watts, i was just kidding you!! Is it water cooled??? That would make pre heating it fairly easy!! Sounds like it isn't though, so i'd be tempted to build a nice insulated enclosure over it, maybe even a little room, and put several light bulbs in there to keep it a little warmer. Several light bulbs throw quite a bit of heat, and if one burns out, the others would still do the job. In a small shed type building, (it could be fancy or plain) you could keep all the maintance itoms you will need in there too. Robert

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Red Dave

09-08-2003 07:29:21




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 Re: Portable Generator Engine Heaters in reply to Douglas M. Casamer, 09-07-2003 19:46:55  
If you have an insulated enclosure, a couple light bulbs may keep it warm enough to start it, without ruining plastic components, depending on how cold your winters are.
I assume you mean an 8,000 watt generator, so you could construct a styrofoam-lined cover to put over it when it's not in use.



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