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When I was working over the years I must have witnessed hundress of standby generator sets being commissioned, from 10kVA up to 3MVA. Each had their fuel consumption measured at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load for 1 hour. Irrespective of engine speed, cylinder configuration and generator rating, the fuel consupmtion was always around 0.285 litres per kW load per hour, + 5%.

Reminds me of this .

No, they are normal people who take misery pills to put them into the right frame of mind for fishing.

Like it, very logical. Have a green thingumeejig.

Yep I meant fuel filter. I blame a combination of my phat phingers and autocorrect. Together they come up with frequent gibberish and rarely a real word in the wrong context.

It's the week or two time factor that is stumping me. The temperature of the engine block will have reached ambient in far less than a week after switching off, hence why I think it might be fuel (lack off) related.

Yes, but was 737 still intact when you came out the other side?

Non only at low temperatures, but also when a battery has been on float for a long time and is then asked to work. It particularly affects VRSLA's and is called "Coup de Fouet", and came to light in the early 80's, when UPSs that had been on float for a long time failed on mains failure, because the voltage dipped below acceptable levels. Modern UPS & DC systems lower their voltage peridically (usually monthly) to allow the batteries to take load, thus slightly working the batteries and eliminating Coup de Fouet failures. As this phenomenon came to be better understood, it was found that battery life on a steady load can be accurately predicted autonomy and thus overall health.

Does the Bukh stop when you look away from the key then? If so progress along the cut must be difficult.

In my experience the Beta 43 is the exception in not requiring the glow plugs to be used to assist cold starting. Certainly the Mitsubishi 1.4 and BMC 1.8 in our previous boats wouldn't start without the glow plugs being used in really cold weather.

Our last shareboat had the inverter under the steps, and the distribution board next to it, by the side of the steps. The only problem I had with it was once coming through Blissworth Tunnel I had left the hatch open (boat was a semi-trad) and water pouring from the tunnel roof splashed the inverter. Apart from a big flash, it didn't seem to do it any harm and it continued to work at least until we sold the share. After thst I always made sure the hatch was closed before entering tunnels.

As I thought in post #120.

This is my experience too, I have only used the glowplugs once in 3 winters, and that was to see what difference they made (next to none). Unless the engine is pretty worn, it seems to me to be more likely that fuel has somehow drained back to the tank. Have you tried pressing the rubber plunger on the top of the oil filter a few times before trying to do a cold start?

Bluddy autocorrect. Should be dip switches.

I know, it includes various types of alternator, generator (suitcase, built in, frame, whispergen CHP etc, solar). I decided that whilst I have theoretical knowledge of all these, and practical knowledge of commercial types (even Stirling engined CHP), my practical knowledge of the types by boaters is sadly lacking, so best leave the input to others with more practical experience than me.

You can also configure the Multiplus via diPhone switches rather than the VE software. Details in the manual.

Great news about the Kabola. With a sealed and pressurised system, the pressure will force small amounts of air out. This will result in a pressure drop for the system. If the pressure has dropped too low, you will need to refill the system by attaching a hose, connected a CRT water tap or other pressurised source of water, to the fill point on the system (usually two taps in series aka as double check valve) and filling until the system pressure gauge shows the correct pressure.

I thought the butler washered the rivets, not polished them?

Q3. What type of battery do you have? a) Wet cell leisure battery b ) Semi Traction battery c) Traction battery d) AGM e) Other, please specify Q4. What charging equipment do you use Q5. Are you a a) Liveaboard b ) Leisure Q6. Do you have solar panels, if so what total wattage

Err 5 x 12 volt 100Ah batteries in series will give you a 60 volt 100Ah battery. I think you mean they areally connected in parallel which will give you a 12 volt 500Ah battery.

You might find that your12 volt equipment doesn't last very long if you wire 5 x 12 volt batteries in series...

Very true, here is the wording from the goverment site. Makes you wonder why they include the referencevtob750kg at all.750kg Licences issued from 1 January 1997 If you passed your car driving test on or after 1 January 1997 you can: drive a car or van up to 3,500kg maximum authorised mass (MAM) towing a trailer of up to 750kg MAM tow a trailer over 750kg MAM as long as the combined MAM of the trailer and towing vehicle is no more than 3,500kg MAM is the limit on how much the vehicle can weigh when it’s loaded.