Generator Error code...

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47Ronin

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I got this error code on my generator.

Now I do have the manuals for it but it doesn't have any section where I can check up what this actually means.

I added some oil to it thinking it might be that but is where it is suppose to be.

Any ideas?

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xumwun said:
It may help to state the make and model of this generator.
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The sticker is all gone but I know it is a Grip 2.2 4 Stoke... I checked google even did a image search nothing came up. I have a manual but it has several model codes in it so not sure about the model BUT factually no page for error codes so essentially toilet paper. It has a new spark plug filter and oil.
 
Happy Sloth said:
The sticker is all gone but I know it is a Grip 2.2 4 Stoke... I checked google even did a image search nothing came up. I have a manual but it has several model codes in it so not sure about the model BUT factually no page for error codes so essentially toilet paper.
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if a grip builders sells the regulators in the service kits .if the capacitor its best to get from a small engine dealer lawnmowers etc .i think you overloaded it and blew the regulator or it was just time for a new one.or you tried to run your fridge on it
 
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soulie said:
if a grip builders sells the regulators in the service kits .if the capacitor its best to get from a small engine dealer lawnmowers etc .i think you overloaded it and blew the regulator or it was just time for a new one.or you tried to run your fridge on it
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I will service it later today. I tested a fan on it seems to work, did a voltage test and it pushes 233 Volts so I will test frequency next but I will pull out the regulator and check where I can get it.
 
if its pushing 233 it wont be the capacitor .check the plugs on the regulator first .take the round cap with the airvents off .those plugs come apart and cause havoc.avr is probably failing quick to swop out.take photos and mark the plugs with a koki
 
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Im guessing that when you pull any significant amount of load from it it cuts the output, my guess would be the AVR
 
soulie said:
you didnt maybe wash the genie
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No I do wipe it off with a dry cloth, I don't believe water should get close to a generator. I pulled out the regulator will try and get a new one tomorrow. Thankfully I don't need this one. This is the generator that normally travels with me when I do installation work. 90% of the time my clients has some sort of problem with power so I bring my own. The worst this generator ever saw was a 300Watt drill and sometimes I would use it to drive my 800Watt water pump. But it never really saw much use.
 
Happy Sloth said:
No I do wipe it off with a dry cloth, I don't believe water should get close to a generator. I pulled out the regulator will try and get a new one tomorrow. Thankfully I don't need this one. This is the generator that normally travels with me when I do installation work. 90% of the time my clients has some sort of problem with power so I bring my own. The worst this generator ever saw was a 300Watt drill and sometimes I would use it to drive my 800Watt water pump. But it never really saw much use.
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you should be safe with that as long as the pump isnt loaded and under pressure .your W will be around 1800w continuous an 800 w pump under load can easily pull 6 amps on startup .please post what you found when fixed .
 
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This is with new AVR 224 Volts 53.78Hz Both should be within tolerance actually

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Friend of mine Got it in Jhb and it is original parts

But error still shows not sure what it is but I know it has oil it generate power so I am using it regardless.
 
voltage is fine 5% up or down is ok .frequency lower is 47 and upper usually 53 on a gene max that little bit will just make your kitchen clock fast .is your fluke true rms
 
you are obviously a sparky .youve got black ins tape .it will close the little window on the meter up nicely
 
soulie said:
voltage is fine 5% up or down is ok .frequency lower is 47 and upper usually 53 on a gene max that little bit will just make your kitchen clock fast .is your fluke true rms
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I have a Fluke 117 and it is True RMS
 
I can't find the manual for my old 2.2 grip but IIRC the P codes were a reminder to service various things at the required interval. P 50 being 50 hours run time - time to clean the air filter or oil, or both.

Edit. P for periodic.
 
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what was your frequency before you changed the regulator .it may also resett after youve loaded the genie
 
soulie said:
what was your frequency before you changed the regulator .it may also resett after youve loaded the genie
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I actually didn't check before I replaced the AVR. But I still have the old one so I can check tomorrow.
 
bwana said:
I can't find the manual for my old 2.2 grip but IIRC the P codes were a reminder to service various things at the required interval. P 50 being 50 hours run time - time to clean the air filter or oil, or both.

Edit. P for periodic.
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I actually do have both the manuals but mine doesn't have the codes I will look into scanning them in and making them available.

Could you remember how to reset it after the service?
 
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