Generator Recommendations?

[map]

Originally Posted by rick35

We have a Generac 14kv at home and I just found out the other day that there had been a fault and it had not run its weekly test since May. Apparently when it starts it surges and that caused an over voltage. I just happened to check the log when I was walking by it the other day and when I started it up manually it cranked for quite a while before starting. The repair tech said it's not that uncommon and a manual start will clear the fault. If we had lost power last week I'm not sure the generator would have started. Just something to be aware of.

We have Amazon Alexa remind us to listen for the generator test to come on on our designated time and day! This way we remember to make sure we hear it. Of course, we are home year round- not snowbirds.

[rick35]

Originally Posted by map

We have Amazon Alexa remind us to listen for the generator test to come on on our designated time and day! This way we remember to make sure we hear it. Of course, we are home year round- not snowbirds.

We had the tech change the test day to mid week when we're likely to be home. It's right outside my wife's office and she's already commented that she has heard it power on.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by map

We have Amazon Alexa remind us to listen for the generator test to come on on our designated time and day! This way we remember to make sure we hear it. Of course, we are home year round- not snowbirds.

I have the Generac 20kw with cell service. Myself and Power Generator receive emails and texts when the generator test starts and stops.


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