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Post by livesinthebush on Jun 9, 2016 10:18:04 GMT 10
A couple of times the generator has sparked on start up and blown a big puff of smoke. It then won't start. I usually leave it to rest for an hour before I try again. This morning, sparks, a loud bang and wouldn't start. I've only had it a few months and started using it in the last fortnight. I bought it new. It's done this twice in the last week. It's not white smoke and only lasts a second. I'm in the middle of trying to fix the solar system after a storm killed it, so needing the generator as a back up. What the heck is wrong with it?
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Post by Joey on Jun 9, 2016 11:56:46 GMT 10
Have you checked the oil levels?
Is it still under warranty?
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Post by livesinthebush on Jun 9, 2016 12:07:37 GMT 10
Oil level is fine and yes under warranty. After letting it rest for an hour it's running like nothing happened (again). It's an Aldi generator admittedly. I normally use my solar system to charge devices. This was supposed to be temporary or only when needed for power tools etc..
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Post by Fractus on Jun 9, 2016 12:39:39 GMT 10
Try pulling out over a few times without fuel and switched off before really trying to start it. May be fuel in the wrong time and place or some other backfire type issue. Like trying to start a fuel flooded motor
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Post by Ausprep on Jun 9, 2016 18:12:53 GMT 10
Where are the sparks coming from?
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Post by grumble on Jun 10, 2016 7:09:05 GMT 10
A couple of times the generator has sparked on start up and blown a big puff of smoke. It then won't start. I usually leave it to rest for an hour before I try again. This morning, sparks, a loud bang and wouldn't start. I've only had it a few months and started using it in the last fortnight. I bought it new. It's done this twice in the last week. It's not white smoke and only lasts a second. I'm in the middle of trying to fix the solar system after a storm killed it, so needing the generator as a back up. What the heck is wrong with it? What sort of engine is it 2 stroke petrol diesel
where are the sparks coming from?
can you post a link to the generator online ?
is it a small pull start genny or a larger key start model ?
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Post by Joey on Jun 10, 2016 7:49:14 GMT 10
I'd say take it back and upgrade to a better model, these Aldi gennies have a lot of complaints of failures, dropped pistons, overloads, not starting at all etc.
Try super cheap for an alternative that won't quite break the bank if you are budget conscious to fork out for a honda.
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Post by clearview on Aug 13, 2016 0:47:35 GMT 10
I have a Honda generator bought off Gumtree for not much more than a song. My first one was over 30 years old and did me for 5 years (weekends) till I put diesel in by mistake. My Wishlist has a diesel generator on it, and solar.
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Post by familyprepper on Aug 13, 2016 8:46:37 GMT 10
On smaller genis sometimes the over fuel while starting causing backfires etc
Like other posters though
What type fuel
Where are sparks coming from
Is there an unusual smell
Is there any oils in air leaner
Oil coming out of exhaust
Some small motors also have a temp cut off too
We have had people disconnect them on smaller motors that over heat
If it does have one that could be faulty
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 20:22:39 GMT 10
Your not giving us much to go on, as a stab in the dark maybe the carby needle ans seat are not cutting off completely so flooding the fuel bowel, meaning when you try to start the engine is getting to much fuel which would show as black smoke, and rough running..... not sure about sparks though.
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Post by selfsufficient on Feb 20, 2017 21:38:18 GMT 10
Doing a quick search, it appears there is quite a range of Aldi generators including inverter types. So as everyone states make and model will help.
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Post by paranoia on Feb 20, 2017 22:33:00 GMT 10
Username: livesinthebush Last Online: Jun 9, 2016 at 11:59am
I don't think we're going to get a response on make/model.
Generator isn't something you should go cheap on particularly if its not in regular use. I know this seems counter intuitive but standing inactive is worse than a little bit of usage every week, have a test schedule for any generator that includes load testing.
In saying that, I've had a couple Hondas stand for 5 years... threw new oil and fuel in them and both started up with little trouble. |
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Post by selfsufficient on Feb 21, 2017 12:22:15 GMT 10
If they are like the briggs and strattons, they tend to burn the exhaust valve, and this will make starting hard and give smoke and sparks out of the exhaust. They also lack in power
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