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When Your Generator's Fuel Is at Fault

Fuel quality is crucial for your generator's performance and longevity. Common fuel issues include stale fuel, contamination, water, and incorrect fuel types, which can lead to engine failure. Regular maintenance, proper fuel storage, and using the right fuel type can prevent these problems, ensuring your generator runs smoothly and efficiently.

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When Your Generator's Fuel Is at Fault

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  1. When Your Generator's Fuel Is at Fault

  2. From hospitals to data centers… you’ll find generators everywhere. • These machines ensure that homes and businesses continue to function when the power grid fails.

  3. How efficiently a generator will operate depends directly on the fuel quality it is running on.

  4. Today’s presentation discusses how bad fuel may impact your generator’s operations.

  5. Why Quality Fuel Matters for Efficient Generator Operation

  6. Use of high-quality fuel can benefit your generator in the following ways: Prevents incomplete combustion, reducing overall fuel consumption. Ensures smooth generator operation… guarantees reliable power delivery. Minimizes wear on vital engine components… extending the generator’s life.

  7. What Fuel Issues Do Generators Typically Encounter?

  8. #1- OLD OR SPOILED FUEL

  9. If stored for too long, gasoline can oxidize and form a gum like substance. Fuel used in generators, be it gasoline or diesel, can lose its potency over time. Similarly, moisture absorbed by the diesel can result in microbial growth.

  10. #2- FUEL CONTAMINATION

  11. Accumulation of dirt, dust, and debris in the fuel tank can clog the fuel delivery system. • This may have an adverse impact on the generator’s functionality.

  12. #3- WATER IN THE FUEL

  13. Intrusion of moisture into the generator’s fuel tank may cause rusting of key system components.

  14. Fuel supply disruption because of this reason may result in varied performance-related issues.

  15. Signs Your Generator's Fuel May Be at Fault

  16. #1- Difficulty starting: You’ll have a hard time starting the generator if there is a fuel delivery issue.

  17. #2- Rough idling: Disrupted combustion due to poor fuel flow may lead to irregular idling.

  18. #3- Excessive smoke: Dense blue/black colored smoke will emerge out of your generator’s exhaust.

  19. #4- Loss of power: Fuel delivery issues may take a toll on your generator engine’s efficiency.

  20. #5- Fuel leaks: Yet another common finding in generators with glitches in the fuel delivery system.

  21. #6- Frequent stalling: If fuel supply to the engine is not continual, generator will stall repeatedly.

  22. #7- Unusual engine noises: Issues with fuel delivery may also cause your generator engine to act up.

  23. How Faulty Fuel Affects Generator Components #1- Fuel line, filter, and injectors will get clogged―disrupting the flow of fuel to the engine. #2- Functionality of your generator engine will suffer, may even cause long-term damage. #3- Risk of corrosion in the fuel tank.

  24. Preventive Measures

  25. Listed below are a few things that you can do to stay ahead of fuel-related problems: #2- Consider using fuel stabilizers to keep your generator fuel fresh for longer periods. #3- Ensure the upkeep of key fuel delivery system components. #5- Choose the right fuel… as recommended by the manufacturer. #4- Store fuel correctly to prevent spoilage #1- Drain old fuel and replace it with new… to prevent it from causing troubles.

  26. IN C O N C L U S I O N

  27. Fuel quality determines how efficiently your generator will function. • So, ensure the upkeep of your generator’s fuel delivery system and provide it with quality fuel.

  28. https://www.leddypower.com/ https://www.facebook.com/leddypower/ Leddy Power Systems, Inc., 5435 Atlantis Ct., Moorpark, CA 93021, (805) 552-4221

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