Difference between revisions of "Maintain a Generator"
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A generator is a handy item for many purposes. These purposes include providing emergency power for your home, regulate life-support equipment, provide power in remote areas, and it can even reduce your electricity costs (this is called peak-shaving). Your generator does need regular maintenance checks, however, to ensure that when you do actually need it, it will function as required. | A generator is a handy item for many purposes. These purposes include providing emergency power for your home, regulate life-support equipment, provide power in remote areas, and it can even reduce your electricity costs (this is called peak-shaving). Your generator does need regular maintenance checks, however, to ensure that when you do actually need it, it will function as required. | ||
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# Store the generator properly. A generator should not be subjected to moisture or water. Keep it in a dry space and covered against dust, mud, grime, etc. | # Store the generator properly. A generator should not be subjected to moisture or water. Keep it in a dry space and covered against dust, mud, grime, etc. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
