Greg
Active Member
I just read in a magazine, that if you are cranking your generator and it won't start after 15 to 20 seconds, close the seacock. The reason is that without the internally combusted exhaust gases, the muffler can fill up with seawater and eventually fill the cylinders.
They recomend closing the seacock if you are having troubles getting it started, and open it once it starts.
I have never heard this before, but it kind of makes sense. Though it might be good for other to hear it.
Can anybody verify if this is the appropriate action to take in such a situation?
What about the mains?
They recomend closing the seacock if you are having troubles getting it started, and open it once it starts.
I have never heard this before, but it kind of makes sense. Though it might be good for other to hear it.
Can anybody verify if this is the appropriate action to take in such a situation?
What about the mains?