how to turn off generator and panel properly.

[serpa4]

Do you start gen then turn boat to generator power or turn boat to generator power then start generator? What about shutting down?

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

My routine when turning on the generator is to make sure all power switches for outlets, air/heat, hot water heater, etc are in the off position. I then start the generator, turn the control on for generator power and then turn on inverter/charger (some models do this automatically) then whatever else you are looking to power up. When turning off I do everything in reverse order.

Jim F

 

[Alpina]

I believe that the process outlined by Jim is best practice. Might take an extra minute or two but could save some $. My reasoning is to allow the generator to hit it's operating RPM before demanding power from it. Kind of when the power goes out in the neighborhood, I turn off my main breaker until I know that power was successfully restored to the area to prevent a surge from damaging electronics.