He said that the cell companies are terrible about maintaining their equipment. Especially the hard to get to cell sites. He said that it's common to have to back pack 5 or more miles loaded down with 8 or so gallons of oil,filter,tools and a can to carry it all out!
The cell companies tend to let them run with no maintenance until it gives a problem. He said that 1800 hrs on an oil change is common on the hard to get to cell sites.
He also said that he also maintains generators for hospitals. He said that when the power goes out that generator has to start from dead cold to fully online in 8 seconds! No warm up. No ramping up to speed just wide open and full load immediately.
I have seen posts here where people were worried about entering a freeway on a cold morning and the engine was not fully warmed up. Ain't got nothing on these poor generators!
The cell companies tend to let them run with no maintenance until it gives a problem. He said that 1800 hrs on an oil change is common on the hard to get to cell sites.
He also said that he also maintains generators for hospitals. He said that when the power goes out that generator has to start from dead cold to fully online in 8 seconds! No warm up. No ramping up to speed just wide open and full load immediately.
I have seen posts here where people were worried about entering a freeway on a cold morning and the engine was not fully warmed up. Ain't got nothing on these poor generators!