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<blockquote data-quote="Dean2" data-source="post: 2871769" data-attributes="member: 26077"><p>I was thinking about the proprietary software on the new generators, which is why I asked the question about mixing transfer switches. Thanks for confirming that using someone else's switch doesn't work on the newer models.</p><p></p><p>Generators here have a smart battery trickle charger and block/oil heater that run off 110V. Some of the oil heaters are thermostat controlled others run on a timed cycle. That and 0w30 or 0W40 oil. Only way to get them to start reliably when it is cold out. It is also why air cooled is preferred over water cooled, keeping the antifreeze up to full spec is just one more area to worry about.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dean2, post: 2871769, member: 26077"] I was thinking about the proprietary software on the new generators, which is why I asked the question about mixing transfer switches. Thanks for confirming that using someone else's switch doesn't work on the newer models. Generators here have a smart battery trickle charger and block/oil heater that run off 110V. Some of the oil heaters are thermostat controlled others run on a timed cycle. That and 0w30 or 0W40 oil. Only way to get them to start reliably when it is cold out. It is also why air cooled is preferred over water cooled, keeping the antifreeze up to full spec is just one more area to worry about. [/QUOTE]
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