Punatang - In the case of generators, using the wrong gas causes corrosion of metal parts, degradation of rubber seals and gaskets, internal varnishing and gumming, and such.
So you know of a consumer level generator that states that common E10/87 Octane is the "wrong gas" then? Obviously they have all those warnings similar to yours about using E15, E85, high octane and such, but I've never run across any generator in the last couple decades that says that says non-ethanol is required. Any example of such a generator?
This concern seems to come up with people new to generators, and while non-ethanol has its conveniences for longer term use and storage, fresh E10 fuel works perfectly fine, even long term. Just use it soon after purchase, don't leave it in the generator if you're not using it for awhile or putting it in storage, and do the regular required maintenance.
Don't trust local online randos about this issue? Akamai move! Can always check your favorite AI, which will parrot a larger groups of online randos, or even better yet, read your user manual. If anyone runs across info in their user manual that says non-ethanol gas is required, please do share.
On a separate note, the Naalehu/South Hawaii radar is out so the "nice and clear" weather info on the devices may not match the "bursts of torrential downpour" reality outside. The map is not the terrain, YMMV, etc...
So you know of a consumer level generator that states that common E10/87 Octane is the "wrong gas" then? Obviously they have all those warnings similar to yours about using E15, E85, high octane and such, but I've never run across any generator in the last couple decades that says that says non-ethanol is required. Any example of such a generator?
This concern seems to come up with people new to generators, and while non-ethanol has its conveniences for longer term use and storage, fresh E10 fuel works perfectly fine, even long term. Just use it soon after purchase, don't leave it in the generator if you're not using it for awhile or putting it in storage, and do the regular required maintenance.
Don't trust local online randos about this issue? Akamai move! Can always check your favorite AI, which will parrot a larger groups of online randos, or even better yet, read your user manual. If anyone runs across info in their user manual that says non-ethanol gas is required, please do share.
On a separate note, the Naalehu/South Hawaii radar is out so the "nice and clear" weather info on the devices may not match the "bursts of torrential downpour" reality outside. The map is not the terrain, YMMV, etc...