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I just had a similar experience but with stink bugs. The power went out the other day and the switch transferred over. Once the utility power came back on, we started having intermittent issues. Sometimes lights would flicker every so often and just thought it was more issues with power lines in the area. (winter storm). But I started the washer, and the power went out for half the house. After some troubleshooting found only one leg had power out of the TS.. Took the cover off the transfer contacts and found about 10-15 stink bugs inside it. I had to blow out the contacts with compressed air. Then after a few manual transfers everything was back to normal. So I am also trying to come up with something to keep the stink bugs out......
I use plastic screen (small mesh) to keep insects out of places they should not go. Mud daubers, paper wasps, fire ants, and spiders will make themselves at home all around my home and property if I give them half a chance. I have to broadcast fire ant poison all around my home (every year) and any other place to keep them at bay. Thanks for the video. 👌👌👍👍
I have the same problem. I the idea of using a screen over a drainage holes . And using rubber foam or silicone weatherstripping for the long gaps at the top of the door box.
Similar to what Frank mentioned, maybe the rolled foam filler. It’s durable, cheap, and you could leave a tail on it and pull it out to remove the cover.
Thinking something like that, I check it last week and it seems just putting a bolt/nut in that one hole may have done the trick but I plan to do more and will video it for sure
I watched the video I'm commenting on where, at the 3:00 mark, you specifically tell people to comment. You make no mention of a second video available that fixes are made on. Air is all around us, always. When you close off openings or gaps in doors, you create dead spots where air inside isn't able to regulate with outside temps. When you have electronics, they use these small gaps to allow air in and out while still remaining water resistant. It's not a walk-in cooler type of air flow we are talking about. But airflow nonetheless.
@@FlatbottomBomber 🙄 this thing is made to be outside forever, this has made it thru a few summers with 0 issues but I appreciate your concern. If you watch to the end you will see the thumbnail to the other video.
@JustCantSitStill They are made to be outside, yes. But if they were fail proof, I wouldn't be diagnosing one this morning for throwing faults because it rained too hard a few nights ago. Preventative maintenance is key with these generators.
The easiest thing to donis apply plumbers putty to any opening in the box. I have seen frogs and moths short out the fuses and cause the generator to start because the PLC thought utility supply was lost.
Thanks for the great advice, and for watching. We ended up using a plastic mesh for some of the stuff and caulked the rest. Still wanted it to be able to breathe in case of any moisture. czcams.com/video/6rhtOzpgd2U/video.htmlsi=5EE47ZWXyVpa2XfM
Your grounds and neutrals do not appear to be bonded. Unless I'm not seeing that in your video image, it needs to be. Check it out.. dangerous situation if not bonded
Thanks I haven't had my ATS cover off this year yet because I usually just nose around and take a look. Now you got me thinking. Thanks a bunch. Ed
Yep now is a good time to check it out, thanks Ed for watching!
I just had a similar experience but with stink bugs. The power went out the other day and the switch transferred over. Once the utility power came back on, we started having intermittent issues. Sometimes lights would flicker every so often and just thought it was more issues with power lines in the area. (winter storm). But I started the washer, and the power went out for half the house. After some troubleshooting found only one leg had power out of the TS.. Took the cover off the transfer contacts and found about 10-15 stink bugs inside it. I had to blow out the contacts with compressed air. Then after a few manual transfers everything was back to normal. So I am also trying to come up with something to keep the stink bugs out......
Awesome thanks for watching and the comment, check out my fix video, been a while now and no troubles.
I use plastic screen (small mesh) to keep insects out of places they should not go. Mud daubers, paper wasps, fire ants, and spiders will make themselves at home all around my home and property if I give them half a chance. I have to broadcast fire ant poison all around my home (every year) and any other place to keep them at bay. Thanks for the video. 👌👌👍👍
Sweet ! Thanks buddy for watching
Wow tough going... we are cheering for you!
I have the same problem. I the idea of using a screen over a drainage holes . And using rubber foam or silicone weatherstripping for the long gaps at the top of the door box.
Similar to what Frank mentioned, maybe the rolled foam filler. It’s durable, cheap, and you could leave a tail on it and pull it out to remove the cover.
Yes I do believe some sort of weather strip is in order but the heat around here will take most adhesives to the breaking point
Weatherstripping across the top would be a clean look.
Thinking something like that, I check it last week and it seems just putting a bolt/nut in that one hole may have done the trick but I plan to do more and will video it for sure
Use weather strips in those gaps
I noticed the main bonding jumper was cut but looks like your grounding electrode conductors are present.
If there is a main disconnect ahead of the transfer switch, the jumper should be removed.
@@JustCantSitStill correct, and so the GEC’s should be terminated in the main disconnect upstream.
Yep. Those dirt bugs do get in the way. Lived in Corpus Christi and Victoria until I moved back to NY 5 years ago. Those things can be a nuisance.
Yes sir still I still don’t have a complete fix video done yet but stay tuned. My dad has bug proofed his I need to video it and finish mine.
Thanks
Maybe put mesh over the holes.
Definitely something I am thinking about, great idea! Thanks for the comment and watching.
@@JustCantSitStill Landscaping fabric might work.
@@davidgardner49 czcams.com/video/6rhtOzpgd2U/video.html
See how long you're electronics last when you take away their air flow on a hot day.
Where is the potential airflow coming from your speaking of !?! Guessing you did not watch the fix video.
I watched the video I'm commenting on where, at the 3:00 mark, you specifically tell people to comment. You make no mention of a second video available that fixes are made on. Air is all around us, always. When you close off openings or gaps in doors, you create dead spots where air inside isn't able to regulate with outside temps. When you have electronics, they use these small gaps to allow air in and out while still remaining water resistant. It's not a walk-in cooler type of air flow we are talking about. But airflow nonetheless.
@@FlatbottomBomber 🙄 this thing is made to be outside forever, this has made it thru a few summers with 0 issues but I appreciate your concern. If you watch to the end you will see the thumbnail to the other video.
@JustCantSitStill No concern, just a certified Generac installer trying to help make sense of the logic.
@JustCantSitStill They are made to be outside, yes. But if they were fail proof, I wouldn't be diagnosing one this morning for throwing faults because it rained too hard a few nights ago. Preventative maintenance is key with these generators.
The easiest thing to donis apply plumbers putty to any opening in the box. I have seen frogs and moths short out the fuses and cause the generator to start because the PLC thought utility supply was lost.
Thanks for the great advice, and for watching. We ended up using a plastic mesh for some of the stuff and caulked the rest. Still wanted it to be able to breathe in case of any moisture. czcams.com/video/6rhtOzpgd2U/video.htmlsi=5EE47ZWXyVpa2XfM
Smeer a layer of bug repelant along the gaps..
Your grounds and neutrals do not appear to be bonded. Unless I'm not seeing that in your video image, it needs to be. Check it out.. dangerous situation if not bonded
They are , but I appreciate your watching and checking