Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Manufactures always say to keep the unit dry, obviouse reasons. A picnic table, deck or awning me provide shelter from a light rain. more seroise weather you may want to wait to run the unit.

MountainMan wrote:

I love that table idea, it's something I never would have thought of and sounds like a great solution if the weather isn't too adverse.  Thank you for a great suggestion

Richie

Thanks Richie, I learned quite a bit of information from you as I almost usually do.  

Mountainman, sounds like you are going to sell that one day.  I also see that you have a Bombardier ATV.  I am sort of in the market for one and was looking at the Rally yesterday.  What model do you have and how would you compare them to others?  Can't really beat Honda though, I guess. 

AJace wrote:

Without Hijacking the tread, Ill try to be brief. feel free to IM mee for any details.

I have a Outlander 400 HO 4X4. Have several hundred miles on it, only a Battery issue. Fixed under waranty. Bombardier offer many featurs, so advanced, nobody else has the,. Inboard disc brakes all around, IFS, a unique IRS with a quarter the parts of anybody else. The rally is a  2wd utility, and resale hurts if a utility model isnt 4X4.

Honda is solid, altough OLD technology, ie, drum brakes, solid rear axle, single shock.

Ill send details later, have a Severe storm bearing down and need to shut down.

MM

One more quick hijacking, have you all seen this........Kawasaki 750 V-Twin 4x4

I hope no one was offended with taking this off topic.  I think we all enjoy ATV as they are OPE, really.    Trouble is the bucks it takes for them, I don't have and I really only need midsized.  With sport I like the speed, but I like the utility body.  Nice machine there MM.  So many choices, but I still have to consider Yamaha and Artic Cat.  When I look at it, it's like Yamaha and Bomardier.  Bombardier has the good idea for "sking" over the logs.  That Kawasaki, is certainly out of my range, but is sure has a large engine.    

AJace wrote:

Hi Jeff,

I agree with you 100%.  It's the price for these amazing ATV's plus the purchase of a trailer that's a killer.  When we decide to leave Long Island and move upstate, we will certainly be purchasing an ATV or even one of those MAX 6 wheelers, which I've always wanted.  Here on Long Island there is no place to use them unless you have many acres of property. 

Richie...

Maybe there's a "ground fault" outlet protector that can be plugged into the generator's outlets for shock protection... or maybe the outlets can be replaced w/ ground fault ones... or maybe it has this already ! ?

Throw a small tarp over the generator table / shelter... or... how about a LARGE plastic trash can with adequate vent holes (opening)  put into it... turned upside down over the generator ? ...also... a couple wood blocks / bricks for the generator to sit on... keeping it off the soil...

Dave...

Dave___in___CT wrote:

Hey Dave,

There is only one Duplex receptacle on this generator and one L5-30 amp twist lock.  I purchased a 25' L5-30 twist lock convenience cord that has 4 standard 20 amp outlets on the other end.  Until such a time as I can have this generator professionally wired to a transfer switch into the house, I really won't be using the Duplex receptacle on the generator. 

I don't know if the 30 amp twist lock on the generator can keep water out during rain, but I'm not aware of anything that can be done for that receptacle itself.  I'll look into replacing the Duplex on it with a GFI for additional safety.  I think the best solution would be to use a table standing over the generator if it becomes necessary to use it during adverse weather conditions.  Great solutions, thanks. 

I'd bet that one of those 70 gallon plastic tubs sold at most "box" stores could be inverted and used as a cover for the generator by just allowing enough ventilation for the exhaust to escape and fresh air to come in.