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AI6YR Ben

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Fire Hazards
• Never store fuel for your generator in the home. Gasoline,
propane, kerosene, and other flammable liquids should be
stored outside of living areas in properly-labeled, non-glass
safety containers. Do not store them near a fuel-burning
appliance, such as a natural gas water heater in a garage.
• Before refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool
down. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts could ignite

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(Original post is here: cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5123_Safe)


@ai6yr This isn't often mentioned. Glad you did. A guy near us refueled his hot generator. Gasoline was stored outside but next to his foundation near where the generator was. Refueled. Ignited the house, burning it down. Killed him, his wife and their dog. Scared me forever.

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AI6YR Ben

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NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging
the generator into a wall outlet, a practice known as
“backfeeding.” This is extremely dangerous and presents an
electrocution risk to utility workers and neighbors served by
the same utility transformer. It also bypasses some of the
built-in household circuit protection devices.

5/x


Fire Hazards
• Never store fuel for your generator in the home. Gasoline,
propane, kerosene, and other flammable liquids should be
stored outside of living areas in properly-labeled, non-glass
safety containers. Do not store them near a fuel-burning
appliance, such as a natural gas water heater in a garage.
• Before refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool
down. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts could ignite

6/6

(Original post is here: cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5123_Safe)

by AI6YR Ben ;

@ai6yr

i suspect that if electricity and gas powered objects had been more prevalent in Darwin's day, he'd have added a few more details and predictions to his theory of evolution. :)

by Paul_IPv6 ;

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AI6YR Ben

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NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging
the generator into a wall outlet, a practice known as
“backfeeding.” This is extremely dangerous and presents an
electrocution risk to utility workers and neighbors served by
the same utility transformer. It also bypasses some of the
built-in household circuit protection devices.

5/x


Fire Hazards
• Never store fuel for your generator in the home. Gasoline,
propane, kerosene, and other flammable liquids should be
stored outside of living areas in properly-labeled, non-glass
safety containers. Do not store them near a fuel-burning
appliance, such as a natural gas water heater in a garage.
• Before refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool
down. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts could ignite

6/6

(Original post is here: cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5123_Safe)

by AI6YR Ben ;

@ai6yr

i suspect that if electricity and gas powered objects had been more prevalent in Darwin's day, he'd have added a few more details and predictions to his theory of evolution. :)

by Paul_IPv6 ;

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AI6YR Ben

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Electrical Hazards

Generators pose a risk of shock and electrocution, especially
if they are operated in wet conditions. If you must use a
generator when it is wet outside, protect the generator from
moisture to help avoid the shock/electrocution hazard,
but do so without operating the generator indoors or near
openings to any building that can be occupied in order to
help avoid the CO hazard. Operate the generator under an
open, canopy-like structure on a dry surface where water
cannot reach it or puddle or drain under it. Dry your hands, if
wet, before touching the generator.

4/x


NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging
the generator into a wall outlet, a practice known as
“backfeeding.” This is extremely dangerous and presents an
electrocution risk to utility workers and neighbors served by
the same utility transformer. It also bypasses some of the
built-in household circuit protection devices.

5/x

by AI6YR Ben ;

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AI6YR Ben

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Follow these safety tips to protect against CO poisoning.
• NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces,
sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening
doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger
for hours, even after the generator has shut off.
• Follow the instructions that come with your generator.
Locate the unit outdoors and far from doors, windows, and
vents that could allow CO to come indoors and point the
exhaust away from any nearby buildings.
• Install battery-operated CO alarms or plug-in CO alarms
with battery back-up in your home..

3/x


Electrical Hazards

Generators pose a risk of shock and electrocution, especially
if they are operated in wet conditions. If you must use a
generator when it is wet outside, protect the generator from
moisture to help avoid the shock/electrocution hazard,
but do so without operating the generator indoors or near
openings to any building that can be occupied in order to
help avoid the CO hazard. Operate the generator under an
open, canopy-like structure on a dry surface where water
cannot reach it or puddle or drain under it. Dry your hands, if
wet, before touching the generator.

4/x

by AI6YR Ben ;

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AI6YR Ben

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Carbon Monoxide Hazards

When used in a confined space, generators can produce
high levels of CO within minutes. When you use a portable
generator, remember that you cannot see or smell CO. Even if
you do not smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed
to CO.

Danger labels are required
on all portable generators
manufactured or imported on
or after May 14, 2007.

If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or
weak while using a generator, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT DELAY. The CO from generators can rapidly kill you.

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Follow these safety tips to protect against CO poisoning.
• NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces,
sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening
doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger
for hours, even after the generator has shut off.
• Follow the instructions that come with your generator.
Locate the unit outdoors and far from doors, windows, and
vents that could allow CO to come indoors and point the
exhaust away from any nearby buildings.
• Install battery-operated CO alarms or plug-in CO alarms
with battery back-up in your home..

3/x

by AI6YR Ben ;

@ai6yr

Um, yes. But better advice is DO NOT USE A GENERATOR IN A CONFINED SPACE.

Do not use any fossil-fuel burning equipment indoors/in a confined space, unless it has been designed and certified as safe for that purpose.

I grieve for and sympathise with everyone who has been forced to flee and lose their homes. Nevertheless, DO NOT USE A GENERATOR IN A CONFINED SPACE.

by Hilary ;

@ai6yr and you prob'ly *won't* feel sick.
Don't go to sleep in your car, engine running, if it's really snowing badly: it can bury the tailpipe.

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AI6YR Ben

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Portable Generator Hazards

Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote
electric power is needed, but they also can be hazardous. The
primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon
monoxide (CO) poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust,
electric shock or electrocution, fire and burns.

Every year, people die in incidents related to portable generator use. Most of the incidents associated with portable generators reported to CPSC involve CO poisoning from generators used indoors or in partially-enclosed spaces.

1/x


@ai6yr another important thing is to not use a suicide plug unless you really know what you're doing. And even then it's a dumb idea.

consumerreports.org/home-garde

by Douglas ;

Carbon Monoxide Hazards

When used in a confined space, generators can produce
high levels of CO within minutes. When you use a portable
generator, remember that you cannot see or smell CO. Even if
you do not smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed
to CO.

Danger labels are required
on all portable generators
manufactured or imported on
or after May 14, 2007.

If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or
weak while using a generator, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT DELAY. The CO from generators can rapidly kill you.

2/x

by AI6YR Ben ;

Portable generator hazards

by Jenny ;

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AI6YR Ben

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CPSC Safety Alert: Portable Generator Hazards


Portable Generator Hazards

Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote
electric power is needed, but they also can be hazardous. The
primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon
monoxide (CO) poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust,
electric shock or electrocution, fire and burns.

Every year, people die in incidents related to portable generator use. Most of the incidents associated with portable generators reported to CPSC involve CO poisoning from generators used indoors or in partially-enclosed spaces.

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by AI6YR Ben ;

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AI6YR Ben

Generator safety PSA: ***DO NOT FILL UP A RUNNING GASOLINE GENERATOR***

Gasoline fumes are released when you refuel the tank, and there is a high risk of igniting those vapors from the hot exhaust of the generator. You should not only turn OFF the generator, but also WAIT FOR IT TO COOL DOWN.

(you can get devices to toggle tanks/etc. safely, but most people do not have this).

The worst time to cause yourself burn injuries (and worse yet, maybe set your neighborhood on fire) is during the middle of a disaster.


@ai6yr Unless you're running your gas generator at near-capacity all the time, there is every reason in the world to install a propane or natural gas conversion.

by W6KME ;

@ai6yr Christ. It a sad state of affairs that you have put out this reminder

May as well add: do not run indoors.

Like we need to rename common sense cause it just not that common anymore

by FreddyB Aviation Photography ;

CPSC Safety Alert: Portable Generator Hazards

by AI6YR Ben ;

@ai6yr @Ken Ummm, no kidding. You also shouldn't leave your car running while you gas up

by K. Stanley ;

@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org but when is the best time to burn yourself and maybe set your neighbourhood on fire?

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