Had a Generac part failure today

[NormanBuntz]

On my 16 kw Generac standby generator, today we had a 100 minute power outage, but my unit did not come on. Error message: low oil pressure. Oil level seemed unusually low, so I added about a half quart. When I did a manual start, oil spewed out of the oil pressure sensor switch. Apparently a common poorly made or designed part. I was able to run the generator by disconnecting the two sensor leads, installing a brass plug and running it in Manual mode. Naturally the power quickly returned. Got a replacement sensor late in the day for $27. Too hot this afternoon. I'll install it tomorrow.

 

[benjamming]

I have a propane unit from 2006 with same (or is it 15?) kW rating. What year was your unit made? How many hours are on it?
What’s the part number? I might need to look at that too.

 

[jkasch]

On my 16 kw Generac standby generator, today we had a 100 minute power outage, but my unit did not come on. Error message: low oil pressure. Oil level seemed unusually low, so I added about a half quart. When I did a manual start, oil spewed out of the oil pressure sensor switch. Apparently a common poorly made or designed part. I was able to run the generator by disconnecting the two sensor leads, installing a brass plug and running it in Manual mode. Naturally the power quickly returned. Got a replacement sensor late in the day for $27. Too hot this afternoon. I'll install it tomorrow.

I noticed my 16KW oil pressure sensor was leaking when I was doing an oil change. That part has been redesigned and is an easy fix.

Generac 0C30250SRV Oil Pressure Kit​

 

[repairman54]

I had to change a oil pressure sensor on a buddies 10k unit. Was only 3 yrs old with light usage. Was false tripping low oil pressure causing shutdown.