Generator Hunting/ Surging In Cool Down Mode

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Published 2018-11-07

Here I am finishing up my maintenance on a Kohler generator. The machine runs smoothly until it goes into a cool down. Then it starts hunting. I get into the controller software and correct the hunting

All Comments (21)

@calebpaige8145 5 years ago

That's awesome how you can change the time like that I can't wait to see a more detailed on more of that stuff. Thanks for the great video.
@JackDavidson-ov2tf 5 years ago

This man has a great channel. You will learn chillers, boilers, generators, RTU, and etc. This is great for the industry
@dsteele6050 4 days ago

Where does the software come from is it available to the homeowner
@dopescustoms 5 years ago

Nice Job, and might I add, It's nice to see a Professional at work! Quality not Quantity. That's how I remember it! Keep up the awesome vids.
@jser4822 3 months ago

How do you adjust valves on these Kohler generators?
@samiam7125 5 years ago

I always enjoy and learn something thanks sam
@jeffcoolhd 5 years ago

She's purring like a kitten good job hacker. Peace brother
@aircooledtx 5 years ago

Good job on correct set-up of Generator.
@rudydog3 1 year ago

I agree with Denise Adams. It would be quite helpful if you clearly said what exactly you adjusted to stop the hunting.
@sethbaxter2431 4 years ago

What software do you use to monitor the diagnostic and/or modify the operating parameters? Could I do this with a Mac?
@williegillie5712 5 years ago

Surging usually has to do with fuel/air mixture issues in most small engines. Interesting how speed gains can affect it also.
@davidcarwile3139 5 years ago

Great video, added WHG 6 years ago. Loose power at the least little storm in my area. Also today when gen started to exercise, had constantly surge. Video showed me a few things to check before I call service tech.
@brnmcc01 5 years ago

What is a good standby generator? Is Kohler 8RESV good? My house is small, no large electric loads, and only 2 ton AC. Most appliances are gas.
@tiforce1 5 years ago

Which brand home generator would you say has the least amount of failures? The most reliable, and just work so long as scheduled maintenance is performed as per the owners manual. Thanks
@noblesks5769 5 years ago

Very cool to see after getting a question answered in class yesterday. My standing question has been: In what areas is HVAC changing or improving its technology? So I can shift or add direction in my learning path. One thing I heard was about proprietary software programming for VFDs in compressor efficiency. So to see a laptop out to solve a problem was confirmation. What do you see changing in industry? While I’m in school I’d like to see what needs there’ll be later on in related trouble shooting. Thx for your time, thx for video
@throttlebottle5906 5 years ago

by 0:43 it's screaming, "please put me out of my misery" lol
@miguelh2481 5 years ago

I swear, you get all the cool jobs
@ARiffOnDrinks 4 years ago

Hi HVAC Hacker - love the videos. I'm also in NJ and having the same issue on my Kohler but cannot change the settings as a homeowner. Any way I can get your company's contact info to get an estimate/quote on that kind of update? Thanks!
@Richard-qg7sz 5 years ago

Sounds and looks like a cat trying to hack up a hair ball.
@nickdvorchak1534 5 years ago

Great video, but you seem to work on a lot of Kohler generators. Is this normal, would you ever recommend a kohler generator to someone? or would you recommend something like a generac.