Recent content by Helix

Use a DPDT timer relay for the extended exercise. At the time of exercise, the relay opens both the sensing circuit to start the run cycle and opens the transfer circuit (Wire 23 or Wire 194) to prevent transfer. Not difficult.

Most likely a 2.4L Mitsubishi engine which are very nice. Generac used to use a 1.6L Chery on similar sized liquid cooled models. We've had a couple of those develop ignition timing issues. And Generac has never manufactured their own liquid cooled engines. They do a good job of sourcing...

Doesn't really matter as the average homeowner will never see a genset with a gearbox. The smallest one with gearbox drive is a 100kW commercial unit.

Howdy all, Newer member here. I've been mulling over garage plans for the past 6 months or so while watching the local real estate market. I'm not in a position yet to build but that doesn't mean I can't plan. My ideal garage would roughly be a 48x72 monitor style. The oddity is I'd like to...

I was just looking on B&S's website and there's a claim that there's no affiliation between B&S and Generac, although there were some interrelated business dealings in the 1990s. Looking at pics of the Vanguard and the OHVI, there are a lot of similarities. IIRC, there are a few of the unworded...

Generac and Briggs generators use the same air cooled engines. A diesel genset is not required for low noise operation. Briggs, Kohler, and Generac make 1800 RPM liquid cooled gaseous units that are about as noisy as a refrigerator when running. And much cheaper than a diesel. I've always been...

Howdy all. New member here. Thought I might weigh in since I work on generators (Generac mostly). I'm factory certified and I hesitate to work on portables. I don't really hold them in the same class as permanent standbys. Regarding Generac residential ATS's (RTS's). All sensing is performed at...