[RE-wrenches] GENERAC EcoGen 6kw problem

[Ray]

I recently had a frustrating generator trouble shoot that was similar, 
turned out to be a dirty air filter of all things.  Easy fix, but took a 
couple of hours to come to that conclusion.......

Ray
Remote Solar

On 1/8/2018 5:38 PM, David Palumbo wrote:
> Can the programming change on its own? I shut it off after it ran two days ago at my neighbors and no one touched it before I started it today. Neighbors are away and no footprints in new snow.
> Dave
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
> From: maverick at mavericksolar.com
> Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 7:30 PM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] GENERAC EcoGen 6kw problem
>
> Check to see if it’s programming matches its wired and expected voltage output configuration.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 8, 2018, at 6:13 PM, David Palumbo <palumbo131m at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I am troubleshooting a 6kw EcoGen LP gas generator in my neighborhood that starts quickly
>> • but immediately shuts down with an “Under Voltage” shutdown alarm
>> • I can clear shutdown alarm and restart with same result. I tried this a few times with same result. One of the start attempts included a back fire before shutting down.
>> • Generator was recently run successfully for a few hours during a cold snap. Started after several attempts at -10 F.
>> • According to the EcoGen manual this Under Voltage alarm is triggered “If the generator voltage falls below 85% of nominal for more than 15 seconds”.  This definitely isn’t happening as the generator starts as usual but shuts down within one or two seconds.
>> I will check for fouled spark plugs tomorrow. Anything else that might be the problem?
>>
>> David Palumbo
>> Independent Power LLC
>> Hyde Park, VT
>> 802-371-8678 voice or text
>>
>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance
>>
>> List Address: RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
>>
>> Change listserver email address & settings:
>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
>>
>> List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html
>>
>> List rules & etiquette:
>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm
>>
>> Check out or update participant bios:
>> www.members.re-wrenches.org
>>
> _______________________________________________
> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance
>
> List Address: RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
>
> Change listserver email address & settings:
> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
>
> List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html
>
> List rules & etiquette:
> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm
>
> Check out or update participant bios:
> www.members.re-wrenches.org
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance
>
> List Address: RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
>
> Change listserver email address & settings:
> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
>
> List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html
>
> List rules & etiquette:
> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm
>
> Check out or update participant bios:
> www.members.re-wrenches.org
>