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08-07-12, 08:13 PM
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Sounds exactly how the switch on my Duromax...

Sounds exactly how the switch on my Duromax generator works according to my voltage tests yesterday I posted in post #8 above.
08-07-12, 03:52 PM
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Posted By bcsman

thank you for your detailed explanation...

thank you for your detailed explanation furd....you have been very helpful
08-07-12, 05:31 AM
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Posted By bcsman

Furd, Just to be clear on the subject you are...

Furd,
Just to be clear on the subject you are NOT talking about the extension cord running from my generator to the inlet box on my house. You are talking about the 10/4 wire running from the inlet...
08-06-12, 07:55 PM
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Posted By bcsman

Furd, Guess my error for not saying that info...

Furd,
Guess my error for not saying that info in my original post. I have done the continuity check from the ground terminal to plug neutrals and generator frame and there is a dead short. So yes...
08-06-12, 06:21 PM
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Posted By bcsman

Thanks for the advise all!! So I found out I...

Thanks for the advise all!! So I found out I need to have the generator switch in the 120/240 position. I need to use a 10/4 wire from the inlet box to my main C.B. panel. I need to hook the 2...
08-06-12, 11:45 AM
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Posted By bcsman

Hey thanks for the replies!! Just went outside...

Hey thanks for the replies!! Just went outside to test my generator to find out about which lines have 120 volts and when. This is what I found:

1. Switch in 120 volt mode and main C.B. on,...
08-06-12, 09:51 AM
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Posted By bcsman

Oh and just to add I have been doing a ton of...

Oh and just to add I have been doing a ton of reading about having 2 neutral/ground ties at the generator and main panel. I don't want to modify either my generator or main panel so I will be doing...
08-06-12, 09:19 AM
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Posted By bcsman

Portable Generator Main C.B. Hookup Question

I have bought a portable generator, Duromax XP8500, and am planning on hooking up to my house. I have a 200 amp Square D main circuit breaker panel which I am planning on purchasing one of their...
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Posted By bcsman

Need help removing washer front

Have a GE top load washer and the spin and agitation quit. It does pump water out tho. I need to see if the belt is shot but can't figure out how to get at it. Does the front or top come off or is...
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Posted By bcsman

Kenmore vacuum power head motor frozen

I disassembled my wife's Kenmore cannister power head after it quit working. Thought maybe the bristles were tangled up with carpet "stuff" but found the motor frozen. Any ideas where I might look...
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Posted By bcsman

Update on my Kenmore 'frig, Sears showed up...

Update on my Kenmore 'frig,

Sears showed up yesterday and replaced the compressor and overload relay. It has been running now for 24 hours and freezer is still 0 degrees and 'frig 38 degrees. ...
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Posted By bcsman

Update on my 'frig problem---- The Sears...

Update on my 'frig problem----

The Sears service tech showed up and after describing my problems to him for about 1 minute, he said he's seen similar symptoms with this particular 'frig and...
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Unplugged the 'frig after the latest symptoms. ...

Unplugged the 'frig after the latest symptoms. Thought I'd see what would happen after a few hours and tried to plug in before going to work--not good nothing turned on except the light...
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Posted By bcsman

Update, The freezer is warming up and it...

Update,
The freezer is warming up and it doesn't matter which thermostat control I turn, the compressor doesn't kick on. Would think it should be close to instantaneous if I turn to a colder...
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Posted By bcsman

Kenmore 'frig problems again--yet??

Posted a few days ago about my Kenmore 'frig not cooling. All seemed to go OK for a few days, but not so sure again. Here's what I see and hear:

1) Condensor fan runnimg, but compressor doesn't...
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Posted By bcsman

Got up this morning and the 'frig was shut off,...

Got up this morning and the 'frig was shut off, freezer was 0 degrees and 'frig was 38 degrees. Had some activity in and out and it turned on and running now. THis morning the compressor was only...
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Posted By bcsman

Lugnut, Just checked and the 'frig has again...

Lugnut,
Just checked and the 'frig has again shut off. THe compressor is quite hot, but not sure how long it would take for the second degree burns!! I have also had the lower rear panel off all...
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Posted By bcsman

Thanks guys for all the replies!! Joneq--I...

Thanks guys for all the replies!!

Joneq--I up until this point didn't know much about how 'friges operate, so some of your questions I didn't know how to answer. I wasn't sure if the compressor...
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Posted By bcsman

Lugnut, Thanks for the info--very informative. ...

Lugnut,
Thanks for the info--very informative. Your observations fit my situation exactly.

Update on the 'frige. I observed before plugging in that the drain hose area was dry so I don't...
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Posted By bcsman

Kenmore Bottom Freezer Refrig quit cooling

Have a two year old Kenmore bottom freezer refrigerator 596.62234200 that has quit cooling both in the top and bottom areas. It's pretty much been running constantly for the last day or so. I can...
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