Great video the best part was when you showed us how to charge field with battery and having AVR / voltage regulator unhooked to see if generator puts out proper AC voltage so I tested and it puts out over 120 volts ac so it needs new AVR this was on a Honda EB2200X. Thank You Tim !!!!
⚠️Generator safety: make sure you follow all the generator safety tips and always remember that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. This is just a safety reminder and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Thank you hope you stay safe.
Now....I just used your Technique and Fixed my 8KW Commercial Generator. I really appreciate your Video. One thing I did for fear of Electrical Shock, was to make a series NO(Normally Open) Relay to put the Brushes on a 12VDC Battery. I used another 12VDC Battery to energize the Relay. When I cranked, then popped the relay, My Light came on(Plugged into the 115VAC outlet on the Gen)....So, makes it bulletproof Safe, you can turn on/off the voltage to energize the Brushes without having to handle a wire.Again, thank you for the Video. It saved my generator, and moreso, my brain from worring about fixing it. The local small engine man here in Georgia wouldn't touch re-energizing the thing. Good Luck.
⚠️Generator safety: always keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. This is just a safety reminder and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you stay safe.
Please don't take this as a rude comment. Actually it is a compliment. Had I not watched the video and only listened to it I'd swear you were the voice of "The Grand Naegus" on Star Trek Deep Space 9. If they were ever to need a fill it you would get the ATN Gold Buzzer. Great work.
⚠️Generator safety: always keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. Just reminding everyone to use their generator carefully and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you hope you stay safe.
Generator safety: generator can be dangerous if not used carefully so please be aware with all the hazards. Please remember not to run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and you and your family will die if you don’t use your generator carefully. Many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution which is dangerous. Please make sure your generator is at least 20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. It’s never safe to use your generator indoors. Even using a generator in the garage is not safe at all. You need a carbon monoxide detector to be safe when using generators. If you need to use your generator in wet weather, you should have a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Your generator should not get wet so you won’t get electrocuted. Don’t use your generator in wet conditions. Make sure your generator is dry before using. We should also be keeping an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator. We should keep our children safe when using portable generators so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. The portable generator can be hot which you should not touch. Generators pose electrical risks. Do not try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And before unplugging appliances, please shut off your generator first. Do not overload your generator as well. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged in. Please don’t ever refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about generator safety what everyone should be aware of. Make sure you read all the manual instructions carefully and make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you be safe.
Generator safety advice: here is what everyone really needs to know about when using generators. Remember that generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. You really need to follow all the safety instructions on the generator’s operating manual. Many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Some people run their generator indoors which is not safe. Remember not to run your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open. Your portable generator should be 20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. You also need a carbon monoxide detector. It’s never safe to use generators indoors. Running a generator outdoors lowers carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please keep that in mind especially keeping children safe. We should also keep our children safe when using portable generators so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. Please make sure that children are not playing near the portable generator to avoid risks. Generators pose electrical risks so be careful. Do not run your generator in wet conditions which causes electrocution. Make sure your generator is dry before using. You also may need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet if you need to use your generator in wet weather. Please don’t even try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Only plug in generator cords into a transfer switch. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Make sure the cord is not worn out. And please don’t overload your generator as well. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances plugged into the generator. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Always turn on your generator first before you plug in appliances. And before unplugging appliances, please shut off your generator first. Read all the manual instructions carefully. Whatever is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored to be safe when using a generator. This is just a safety reminder of using generators carefully especially keeping your family safe. Make sure you are aware with the safety. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about generator safety and keeping your family safe. Thank you hope you stay safe.
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Great job, I didn't know about the flashing thing. We used to do this on the old Ford and GM cars with generators to get the current flowing in the correct direction. Thanks, William Orange county, Ca.
⚠️Generator safety advice: always keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. This is just a safety reminder and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you stay safe.
Another thing to check for low or no output is the resistance on the rotor slip rings. If the resistance is high it may be dirty slip rings or burnt rotor windings. If the measurement shows an open circuit, it may be an open winding or a bad solder joint where the rotor windings attach to the slip ring. If you have good soldering skills, the detached wire is easily fixed by soldering the wiring back onto the slip ring post. The detached wire is a common problem in a lot of generators due to heat or extreme temperature changes which can cause the solder to crack and cause a bad connection. If you check the resistance of the stator windings, always check them by removing the panel wires first and isolating the stator wires. The reason for this is that a bad regulator can cause false resistance readings on the stator. Best rule of thumb when checking the windings on either the rotor or stator is to isolate each one and that means removing the brushes from the rotor slip rings and removing the output wires from the panel to the stator. These quick tests can quickly rule out a bad rotor or stator and save you a lot of money on a new power head. I don't know how many people have brought me generators with no output thinking that the whole power head is bad when in fact it's either a bad solder joint, set of brushes or bad voltage regulator. These 3 things are very inexpensive compared to an entire power head.
Very accurate, Steve. Also, gens with brushes and an AVR, usually have magnets/diodes on the rotor, to supply AVR with power to operate the stator voltage. Diodes (one for each coil = 2 )-diesel gens have 4 coils-run at 1800 rpm for 60 hertz operation ))). I've never had a gen yet, which needed wires re-soldered to the slip ring connection, but if i did, i would use JB weld, to secure the joint, up to the coils. (using silver solder). Good day, Steve.
Hey. I have a generator with continuity between stator windings and frame is that ok? I had a broken joint where rotor windings attach to sliprings, I repaired that and the ohm reading is in range, also ohm reading from stator windings. My only prob is the reading to the frame. Don't wanna start a fire
@@arcticzone9223 Some generators have what is called a bonded neutral. this means that one end of each winding is attached to earth. ( Frame) If you can give me the make and model, I can tell you if that model has a bonded neutral. Or you can just google it for yourself. Cheers, Steve
@@stevejackson9090 I went ahead and removed all motor wires from connector block and it turns out two of the legs (one winding), are still reading continuity to frame. I'm really thinking I have a bad stator
Hi Steve, Loved your video! I wonder if you could go beyond what you showed us here. I did everything you outlined but I still have very low voltage (6.5 volts at the outlet). Is there any possibility the rectifier is bad? Thanks in advance. Craig
Run a short lead from the battery negative to connect a lead to it, or use the frame as negative. Then any sparks from connecting/ disconnecting will not blow up the battery in your face. Make it the last lead you connect and the first lead you disconnect or you could be in trouble if the battery is gassing.
⚠️Generator safety: please make sure that you follow all the generator safety instructions and always keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator to make sure you and your family are safe from carbon monoxide. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. This is just a safety reminder and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you stay safe.
⚠️Generator safety: make sure you read the manual instructions carefully and follow all the generator safety instructions. Always keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. This is just a safety reminder and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you hope you stay safe.
I have a predator 4000 generator. Been using it everyday for a long time. Every once in a while lights in house will flicker and voltage will drop shutting everything down. Other time it works just fine without an issue. Thing is its getting worse. Hadda send wife off with money to buy food bc genny quit while she was cooking. It runs great, I'm thinking voltage regulator, I will start work on it tomorrow. I believe its a brushless motor....i hope your tricks help. Thanks for video and awesome attitude.
Generator safety⚠️: please make sure that you follow all the generator safety instructions and always keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. All the instructions in the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored for safety. This is just a safety reminder for using generators and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you and hope you stay safe.
Turn on genny, plug drill in with breakers on and pull the trigger on the electric drill. Then you give the drill chuck a swift spin with trigger depressed and release your hand quickly. The drill and genny should now be powered up ☺
Great video. Enjoyed watching your enthusiasm. I got a 3.4kva generator from new. Only had it 3 months and used about 3 tanks of fuel thru it. Its stopped producing power :/ frustrating!!! My wife said there was some water in the extension lead we had plugged in to genny which could of blown something but I cant find fuse. I tried flashing it with the drill method but it's pretty hard to hand wind a drill enough.
@@MeltingRubberZ28 how do you drive the cordless drill if there is no plug??? i have a brand new generator. it starts but no power. how do I flash it with a cordless drill?
@@maria-theresakemp5783 cordless drill = battery powered. Put a piece of metal in both chuck's, tighten it down, pull the trigger on both. It should flash it immediately and then the generator start making power/driving the corded drill.
⚠️Generator safety: please follow all of the generator safety instructions carefully and always keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator. Carbon monoxide detectors are used to alert you if carbon monoxide enters your home. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. This is just a safety reminder and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you and hope you stay safe.
I'll try that next, rotor slip rings are reading Very low on ohms, have solid solder joints, should read 55 ohms or so. Stator checks out, new AVR flickered then lost power, was a cheapie, have one from V Power if flashing works, have another pwr head of same brand, habor junk but rotors are a bitch to swap out during heatwave in backyard. I liked when the hells bell pulled Malcom 35ft up, hopefully I'm about to ROCK! Good video 👍
Well I have the same model with no power. About 12 ohms resistance between the brush terminals. I started it up with the AVR removed and flashed as you showed. Output was 110 volts AC and about 9 volts DC. I then installed a new B&S branded AVR and started it up. Zero volts. UGH. Tried it again with the AVR removed and got the same 110 volts and 0 volts with AVR installed. I don't have a clue what to do next. The brushes look great. The resistance from brush to terminal is 0 Ohms on each. So now I'm lost. Any help would be appreciated.
My generator (rigid) used to run most all of my house great... and pretty often. Now it seems to lose voltage over a few hours time... the display window starts out around 120v.. or so... several hours later it's down to 82, 83 volts... any idea of what could be happening? I appreciate any thoughts...
Hope you are not breathing all that CO2 coming out of those generators? It will FREEK YOU OUT!!!. Also, be careful with that grinder, revisit your video and it came real close to the 110vac supply wire. Really, I do appreciate your tutorial. I have the same unit and this is gonna get me going again. Thanks for your time and Help!!!! By responding I will rest knowing you are still alive.
I have a generator that has to be flashed every time I use it. It's a 50 Amp generator colman with the fuel tank on the end, not on top. I do the drill thing using a battery-powered drill to turn the electric drill backward. While the generator is running. This does give me electricity after about 30 seconds and my electric drill is old and may need new brushes. But my question is why does it have to be flashed every time. Even if shut off just long enough to put fuel in it.the power cords are pulled from the generator prior to shutting it off.
I bought a Generac XG8000E with 1 hr of use but it was stored for 4 years. The previous owner said it belonged to his father that past away and he had the gas tank cleaned and replaced the battery and runs nice but it doesn't generate electricity. I flashed by looking at a U tube video and it didn't help. I will try you method and see what it does. Great video. Thank you. I paid $300. But I went 100 miles to pick it up. 200 miles round trip.
⚠️WARNING: generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Please keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you can’t see or smell. Carbon monoxide is also toxic. Please make sure you are aware with all the hazards of using generators. Carbon monoxide fumes can cause death. So be aware and careful using portable generators. Many people have died each year when using generators. Please make sure your generator is 20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. You should have a carbon monoxide detector as well. Whatever is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. We should also keep our children safe when we’re using portable generators so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous and also poisoned by carbon monoxide fumes. It also won’t be safe for children to be playing near the portable generator. So please make sure your children are not near the portable generator to avoid any risks. Children can get electrocuted and burned by the generator. Generators can be hot which can burn you. Generators pose electrical risks so please be careful. Do not overload your generator as well please. Overloading your generator can cause damage to your appliances that are plugged into the generator. Do not try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Also you should not run your generator in wet conditions. Running your generator while it’s wet can cause you to get electrocuted. Make sure your generator is dry before using. You need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. You need a heavy duty cord for your generator. Do not use cords that are worn out. And always turn off your generator first before you unplug appliances. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. Refueling your generator while it’s running can cause fire if gasoline spills on the generator’s engine because it’s hot. You should shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Whatever is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Please follow all the generator safety tips carefully. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using generators. Just hoping everyone stays safe and using portable generators carefully and not putting family at risk when using generators. Make sure you are aware with the hazards. This is just a reminder. Hope you all stay safe. Thank you.
⚠️Generator safety: make sure you are aware with all of the hazards when using generators. Always keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. This is just a safety reminder and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you and hope you stay safe.
Great video. Im working on a similar unit. The two black wires (comes from the left side of the gen) on the avr were already unhooked. How can I determine which goes to the front and which goes to the back...nice if they color coded these wires as well. Thanks
Hi Steve, tried flashing the field but only got 56vac out of the duplex outlet. I doubt that a new AVR will fix it but it was only $12 so I ordered it anyway.
I just got done watching your video. I have a Powermate 3000 watt . with only 69 hours with no output. I'm gonna use your steps to try and find the problem. Any other tips you want to share. Thanks. Mike
Hi Steve thanks for the great video, I wonder if you or any of your viewers can help, I have an old Colman Powermate 5000, the AVR is toast but i can't find the original part, is it possible to fit an alternative AVR, thanks to anyone for any advise.
Output 4.5 vdc. Brushes look okay with about 1/2" of brush on each side remaining... I removed the voltage regulator and jumper 12 vDC to brushes (as above) and output jumps to 120 vAC. Installed new voltage regular, which looks almost identical (Briggs & Stratton 84132GS), and voltage returns to 4.5 vAC. Repeat the above, repeats the same result. Schematics in cyberspace are illegible re voltage regulator... Question #1: there two spade wire connections on the regulator, though I marked them before disassembly, might not have been in the correct front-back position before I first removed the regulator. Is it correct that a red wire tagged #2 is in front, and a blue wire tagged #4 in back? Question #2: Can marginal brushes work when jumped and fail with a new voltage regulator? What am I missing? Thoughts? 580.327290 (9783-0) - Craftsman 6,500 Watt Generac
@@MarkSales70 With about 90% confidence, I concluded that a wire on the inner winding of the armature had failed. The fix would require re-winding the armature. I found a couple of resources that would re-wind the armature, but they wanted more $ than I felt the generator, working, would be worth. Additionally, there was no guarantee that re-winding WOULD fix the unit. I decided to take the generator off of the output shaft of the gas engine - and found the connection is a tapered one, possibly a "Morse Taper". I wound up destroying the generator in the process of removing it. I saved the engine and scrapped out the generator. I used the frame, gas tank, and gas cap from the unit - and restomoded a 1972 Craftsman generator that now works excellently and runs for maybe 9 hours. The Generac is dead and the Craftsman is better than new.
@@EndWW2 Ughh!! That does not sound promising!?! I tested the two wires that go into the regulator (from the stator) and it measures 7 volts AC. Is that the correction voltage? When plugged into the regulator, the regulator produces ~ 4 volts DC (both the new and old regulator). Could both regulators be NG?
Have same 7500 watt generator. It got jump started but voltage was reversed. Wire from battery to voltage regulator to charge battery was melted. I am concerned this became a major issue now.
In general when low voltage is occurring I will just change the AVR and problem is usually solved. I see them for sale on eBay and might find them on Amazon. Let me know how you make out.
good video sir. I was wondering if you could help me with my smarter tools 3500w generator. it was running just fine and just stopped putting out electricity. I'm assuming it is the voltage regulator as well, but the setup is different then the one you're working on in the video. I can't really tell what is the voltage regulator. anyway, any guidance would be appreciated.
if you go to Amazon.com and type in the search bar Smarter Tools 3500 avr the part will appear and you can identify it. You can always trace the two wires off the brushes (black and white) and the attach in the AVR Let me know how you make out.
Quick question I believe my issue with my voltage regulator on my onan marquis 7000 is just the 12 volt to the field so my thoughts are i locate the pins in my regulator connection and run them directly to my battery bank with a toggle on my 12v positive so to energize it only after the gen is running. Allowing the v reg to preform as normal minus supplying the 12v to the field. Any suggestions because replacing it with a new one isn't in the budget atm its 300.00 plus for a new one.
I was only getting 85vs from the generator. I replaced the AVR and flashed the field per your informative video now the generator puts out 125vs but when under load it surges from 115v to 140v! If I take off the idle control it surges all the time. HELP HELP HELP thanks
The carbs emulsion tube, (inside the long stem, in float bowl) needs to be unplugged, and the idle pilot jet, as well as the forward mini-jet (usually closer to the engine head end of carb). Make sure, the float moves freely, and the needle hole, to tank is not plugged, as well as any filter on the gas line, or IN THE TANK. Those ones, in the tank are notorius for plugging up. Very small mesh screen. I take these things, out and use an inline filter. Some gens, have a filter within the fuel petcock. Another thing, be sure the gas tank cap, can VENT. NOT VENTING, prevents gravity from allowing the gas to run freely. ( i use a mower tank, and a longer hose, to eliminate this potential problem, when diagnosing/fixing) Remove any unkown variables, externally from the gen in question. IS THE AIR FILTER DIRTY/PLUGGED/OIL SOAKED ???
Great video,my generator 12k always needs to be back feed every time I use it. There's no battery in it, is that the problem?After it runs 6hrs it will stop making electric. Thanks for any help.
Reminder about generator safety: always remember that carbon monoxide fumes are odorless, colorless, and toxic and dangerous to inhale which causes death. That’s why it’s never safe to run a generator indoors. You also need a carbon monoxide detector to be safe from carbon monoxide. Please be aware with all the hazards of using generators. Many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Especially you should be keeping your children safe when you’re using portable generators so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous and also poisoned by carbon monoxide. This is just for everyone’s safety. Make sure you read the manual instructions carefully. Please remember not to run your generator indoors. Your generator should be 20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Running your generator indoors increases the risk of dying from carbon monoxide. Also do not run your generator in wet conditions. Always make sure your generator is dry before using. Do not allow the generator to get wet. You also need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Running your generator in wet conditions causes electrocution. Please be careful. Please make sure your children are not playing near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. It won’t be safe for children to be near it. Generators pose electrical risks. Don’t try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator. Make sure the cord is not worn out. Do not overload your generator as well. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Please turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. And never ever refuel your generator while it’s running. Refueling your generator while it’s running can cause fire if gasoline spills on the generator’s engine because it’s hot. You should shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Just making sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Whatever is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored for safety. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about generator safety and keeping your family safe. Thank you. Be safe as well.
Mr. Steve - So when you do this, that is "Flash" the field... once the leads are connected to the battery, breaker on, you're expecting 120V? I have a small honda EM1600 generator - it's only got two posts, not four, on the lugboard. It only has 120 V outlets, none are 240. Would I still be expecting 120V w/ the voltage regulator removed? 2ndly, mine has a separate capacitor... I have checked that the capacitor loads and unloads w/ an ohm meter, but would I want to start with replacing both pieces (regulator and capacitor) or start w/ the capacitor, and then replace the regulator. She makes 4.5 V currently - I flashed the field w/ a different procedure - plug into generator, wires onto battery - and now she'll make 75 Volts - but the next day, nothing again.
I should mention also, this AVR has a separate capacitor not built in to the AVM... if it's only producing 75 volts without flashing the field, but 120V after, is it the AVM or that capacitor?
I'm only getting about 60 volts. Sometimes it will go to 120 sometimes it will only get 60 volts and most stuff I plug-in will not work. A corded drill and angle grinder will work about halfway. Cannot find anywhere on the internet symptoms of bad AVR.
I'm replacing the capacitor on mine (it had a 30uf but it only tested at 9uf), the capacitor may not be the whole problem but I do know the capacitor is bad
Good video, "Fire in the hole" I like it, your a cool nut. work has to be fun right? I'm looking a some videos because I'm getting ready to change out and test 6 diodes on a 125k 480 gen-set. wish me luck.
⚠️Generator safety: make sure to follow all the generator safety instructions and always keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. This is just a safety reminder and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you and stay safe.
Hi I’m looking at a Coleman powermate 6250 with the plastic square end. What I found is both leads To the slip ring were desoldered and twisted together by someone before me. What I’m wanting to know is does it matter which one is soldered to the inside and outside ring? I soldered them just taking a guess and excited the field and it started making power but it’s only showing 85 vac. So a couple things if the wires matter where they go because of polarity or such which one gets soldered where. I think currently (no pun) I have the deep wire in the winding going to the neg brush inside ring and the outside wire in the winding going to the outside brush ring. I don’t see any voltage regulator in this one, only a capacitor. For that I discharged it and held a 9 volt battery across the terminals and then tested it and got 9 volts as I read this would work to check it? I’m checking the voltage output of the generator at the 110 outlet with a Klein rt250 tester/analyzer, maybe I need to use a multimeter instead? The generator will run a light a drill a heat gun and not even sound under a load? If I have those wires soldered correctly what might the culprit be of the low voltage maybe the capacitor? Or something else in there? Thank you for any input.
⚠️Generator safety: please make sure that you follow all the generator safety tips and always keep in mind that carbon monoxide fumes are very dangerous to inhale and carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless which is a silent killer. You should always have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a portable generator to make sure you are safe from getting poisoned by carbon monoxide fumes. Please remember not to ever run your generator indoors. Running a generator indoors increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which causes death. Please make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents to lower carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Please remember also not to run your generator in wet conditions. Running a generator in wet conditions can cause electrocution. Please keep your generator dry. Make sure your generator is dry before using. If you need to use your generator during a wet weather, then you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. We also need to keep our children safe when we are using portable generators so that they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. We need to keep an eye on children making sure they are not near the portable generator to avoid risks and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can be dangerous so we really need to be aware with the hazards of using generators. Generators pose electrical risks. Please never try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. They should be plugged into a transfer switch if you need to run your house with the portable generator. Please not overload your generator. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. Worn out cords should not be used on generators. Please don’t refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Never refuel your generator while it’s still hot. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe while using portable generators. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. This is just a safety reminder and please make sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Thank you stay safe.
Thanks for the amazon link, could not find it when searching. However, this is $66 or more. They have other ones that are like $20 which are for older unit (I think). Are those going to work too? As long as they regulate the 12v to the brushes
Hi Steve, I have the same generator.. I followed this video however, I ended with 103 volts after taking out the regulator. Any thoughts on what would cause such a result? Thanks!
⚠️Generator safety reminder: always remember that carbon monoxide fumes are odorless, colorless, and toxic and dangerous to inhale which causes death. That’s why it’s never safe to run a generator indoors. You also need a carbon monoxide detector to be safe from carbon monoxide. Please be aware with all the hazards of using generators. Many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Especially you should be keeping your children safe when you’re using portable generators so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous and also poisoned by carbon monoxide. This is just for everyone’s safety. Make sure you read the manual instructions carefully. Please remember not to run your generator indoors. Your generator should be 20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Running your generator indoors increases the risk of dying from carbon monoxide. Also do not run your generator in wet conditions. Always make sure your generator is dry before using. Do not allow the generator to get wet. You also need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Running your generator in wet conditions causes electrocution. Please be careful. Please make sure your children are not playing near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. It won’t be safe for children to be near it. Generators pose electrical risks. Don’t try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator. Make sure the cord is not worn out. Do not overload your generator as well. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Please turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. And never ever refuel your generator while it’s running. Refueling your generator while it’s running can cause fire if gasoline spills on the generator’s engine because it’s hot. You should shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Just making sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Whatever is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored for safety. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about generator safety and keeping your family safe. Thank you. Be safe
oh well.....ho hum. repeat. Anyway, check the engine RPM with digital rpm meter/gauge. (good price on Amazon) The proper RPM for north america, is 3600 rpm if its a gas gen, with 2 coils on the rotor. = making 60 cycle/hertz power. IF THE RPM, is anything other than near 3600, the ' governor ' needs to be adjusted. Should be a set screw, near carb lever linkage to motor shaft, into crankcase. With the gen running, rpm meter connected to spark plug wire, adjust rpm for about 3700 . (no load) Now, plug in about a 900 watt load-(drill, or angle grinder) and watch the rpm closely, for about a minute. It should go down a bit, perhaps depending on gen model/wattage. Also, place a multimeter across the output socket, watching for near to 120 volts. Adjust governor, where rpm/voltage is 3600-120. This, should be very close to 60 hertz. (cycles) Good luck, from Alberta canada
I wish I could pick your brain on that Hyundai generator I see on your workbench. I have one just like it that runs great but once running the surge light comes on and a second or two later it goes into protect mode. My Hyundai is 3000k watts
Generator safety reminder: always remember that carbon monoxide fumes are odorless, colorless, and toxic and dangerous to inhale which causes death. That’s why it’s never safe to run a generator indoors. You also need a carbon monoxide detector to be safe from carbon monoxide. Please be aware with all the hazards of using generators. Many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Especially you should be keeping your children safe when you’re using portable generators so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous and also poisoned by carbon monoxide. This is just for everyone’s safety. Make sure you read the manual instructions carefully. Please remember not to run your generator indoors. Your generator should be 20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Running your generator indoors increases the risk of dying from carbon monoxide. Also do not run your generator in wet conditions. Always make sure your generator is dry before using. Do not allow the generator to get wet. You also need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Running your generator in wet conditions causes electrocution. Please be careful. Please make sure your children are not playing near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. It won’t be safe for children to be near it. Generators pose electrical risks. Don’t try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Please use a heavy duty cord for your generator. Make sure the cord is not worn out. Do not overload your generator as well. Overloading your generator can cause damage to the appliances that are plugged into the generator. Please turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances. And shut off your generator first before you unplug the appliances. And never ever refuel your generator while it’s running. Refueling your generator while it’s running can cause fire if gasoline spills on the generator’s engine because it’s hot. You should shut off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Just making sure you are aware with the hazards of using generators. Whatever is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored for safety. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about generator safety and keeping your family safe. Thank you. Be safe
