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Re: Re[4]: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator
From: David Lesher <wb8foz () nrk com>
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 16:46:06 -0500 (EST)
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On Sat, 5 Apr 2003 12:14:32 -0800 Dan Lockwood <dlockwood () coe shastalink k12 ca us> wrote:Assuming the genset was running under load, how often would the oil filter need to be changed? Are there any other issues that would need to be addressed in a sustained power outage? As far as genset maintenance that is.i suggest you get that info from an engineer for the outfit that supplies your generator.
Agreed. They will have a spec. A genset of any size is more like a $$E3 cisco than an $500 Gateway; you should have access to real tech support and detailed advice as needed. ...
if you do try and go with extended runs between oil changes, at intervals take samples and have professional analysis done. this is standard practice for large truck fleets and other transportation and industrial applications. you can run a long time on the oil, but you need the analysis to correctly recognize when the jig is up.
This will also vary with the engine oil capacity. In other words, if they built it with 3x the normal oil capacity, it can go longer between turndowns. But if you are really thinking continuous service, you better plan on 2 or 3 gensets and a rotation. -- A host is a host from coast to coast.................wb8foz () nrk com & no one will talk to a host that's close........[v].(301) 56-LINUX Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433
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- Re: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator David Lesher (Apr 03)
- Re[2]: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator Richard Welty (Apr 03)
- Re: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator Eric Kuhnke (Apr 03)
- Re: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator Sean Donelan (Apr 03)
- Re: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator Charles Sprickman (Apr 03)
- Re: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator Andy Dills (Apr 03)
- Re[4]: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator Richard Welty (Apr 05)
- Re: Re[4]: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator David Lesher (Apr 05)