Hurricane coming ,need battery
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Yes, you should be able to use it, as long as you can safely run the starter wires to the battery. Or perhaps a motorcycle or PWC battery.
Make sure you can connect the cables. I doubt it'll hook up directly
If you need to add battery cables for the needed length & terminal type/size, go get some now.
Make sure that battery on the trickle charger is actually still good.
If you need to add battery cables for the needed length & terminal type/size, go get some now.
Make sure that battery on the trickle charger is actually still good.
I have one of those car starter Lithium ion battery car starters and it works great to start my mowers and cars. Maybe you would have a good excuse to get one. Also charges cell phones.
The storm is expected to hit Florida on Saturday evening.
You have several days to get the right battery.
I think sourcing a new fresh battery is the safest solution here.
Good luck and stay safe!!
You have several days to get the right battery.
I think sourcing a new fresh battery is the safest solution here.
Good luck and stay safe!!
You can just use jumper cables from car battery to generator wires. I do it all the time when testing Winco.
NO pull start?
I never understood battery on a gen unless its a large install backup natural gas
But, maybe that's what you have
I never understood battery on a gen unless its a large install backup natural gas
But, maybe that's what you have
Yes .
All good answers .
DO NOT forget FRESH fuel ! Try for E0 . Check oil & filter . And test it out .
Best of luck to you and all those in the path of the storm . May God watch over all of you .
All good answers .
DO NOT forget FRESH fuel ! Try for E0 . Check oil & filter . And test it out .
Best of luck to you and all those in the path of the storm . May God watch over all of you .
Bottom line, if they tell ya to git, GIT! Hoping it turns away from land.
Good point- test it now- run for at least an hour, and get fuel.
Originally Posted by rhandle
Hey guys. Hurricane may hit us soon in Fl. ....
I just looked at the satellite image of the storm. It looks like its got some big mojo and might get a big boost heading to the east coast of FL.
Be well prepared, get the right battery and install it. No use messing around when you are in a crisis mode. Sometimes it hard to think straight even if you are level headed most of the time.
May you and your family and friends be safe.
-Ken
Hey guys. Hurricane may hit us soon in Fl. ....
I just looked at the satellite image of the storm. It looks like its got some big mojo and might get a big boost heading to the east coast of FL.
Be well prepared, get the right battery and install it. No use messing around when you are in a crisis mode. Sometimes it hard to think straight even if you are level headed most of the time.
May you and your family and friends be safe.
-Ken
Gearing up for my first one since living in FL... its looking rather strong. My gen is pull start (only 5500 watt) Just made a cable to plug it in to my breaker panel. Of course only to run some lights and well pump. This should be interesting... may all fellow Floridians stay safe!
Thanks, Guys. Yup, just had back surgery and can't use the pull start and I cant drive to find one. Your information was a lifesaver. Got someone to put up my steel shutters today, I am set. I am new to this forum. I am really enjoying it.
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