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R-pod Owners Forum : Generator on & off switch after it is running? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Generator on & off switch after it is running? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:27:23 +0000 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:30:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12412 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Generator on & off switch after it is running? : Originally posted by Woody.1 Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118160#118160 Author: GlueGuy
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 9:30am

Originally posted by Woody.1

Originally posted by GlueGuy

I would consider leaving it on in case it might affect the battery recharge. Turn it off when you shut it down.

Yeah that’s kind of what I was wondering if it’s in the off will it not charge the battery.

I’ll keep digging around on the web. I did send Westinghouse an email, but no response yet.

Just monitor the battery voltage while it's running with the switch on and off. If it affects the battery recharge, you should see the voltage go up by a volt or two (depending on the state of charge) depending on the switch. If the switch doesn't affect the battery voltage, you are good to go.
]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:30:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118160#118160 Generator on & off switch after it is running? : Originally posted by GlueGuyI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118159#118159 Author: Woody.1
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 9:27am

Originally posted by GlueGuy

I would consider leaving it on in case it might affect the battery recharge. Turn it off when you shut it down.

Yeah that’s kind of what I was wondering if it’s in the off will it not charge the battery.

I’ll keep digging around on the web. I did send Westinghouse an email, but no response yet.

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:27:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118159#118159 Generator on & off switch after it is running? : I would consider leaving it on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118157#118157 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12412
Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 9:25am

I would consider leaving it on in case it might affect the battery recharge. Turn it off when you shut it down.]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:25:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118157#118157 Generator on & off switch after it is running? : Thanks for the replies,I guess... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118155#118155 Author: Woody.1
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 9:12am

Thanks for the replies,

I guess after I start it I’ll flip the battery switch off.

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:12:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118155#118155 Generator on & off switch after it is running? : Woody, sorry, I didn't read... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118150#118150 Author: wooleeman
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 7:58pm

Woody, sorry, I didn't read far enough. I see your problem now. That switch is probably there just so the battery is not drained during storage. You probably should turn it off when storing for extended periods.]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:58:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118150#118150 Generator on & off switch after it is running? : Sounds a bit goofy. Ours (a Generac)... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118149#118149 Author: GlueGuy
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 7:47pm

Sounds a bit goofy. Ours (a Generac) has an "ignition" on/off switch. If it's off, it won't start at all. The starter will crank, but there is no spark.

Our shutdown procedure is to turn off the fuel, and let it run dry. Then I turn off the ignition. I've accidentally left it on for a day or two by accident, and it didn't seem to have any detrimental impact on the battery. I wouldn't want to try it for a month.

]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:47:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118149#118149 Generator on & off switch after it is running? : Woody, I looked at a picture of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118148#118148 Author: wooleeman
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 7:45pm

Woody, I looked at a picture of the generator and referred to the manual and I see only one switch. The one that is a push button that shows on/off. The other "T" handle on the top right appears to be the fuel shutoff. If this is the "switch" that you are talking about then it will run for a while until the gas in the lines is consumed. I believe you should be able to shut it off by pushing the on/off button or pushing stop on the remote.]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:45:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118148#118148 Generator on & off switch after it is running? : ok, just bought a generator... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12412&PID=118147#118147 Author: Woody.1
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 7:14pm

ok, just bought a generator and it as a toggle switch to flip the battery on to start it.

So do I leave the switch on or flip it off? I can’t find anything in the manual.

If I switch off while running it stays running.

It’s a westernhouse iGen 4500 if that matters.

Thanks

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