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Powertech 10 problem

March 03, 2012, 04:44:30 pm

I am not getting power from our Gen Set. It has worked great up till now since we bought our coach in Aug and about 110 hours. The engine runs fine but no power. On our last trip we got to our spot for the night and started it and it seemed fine. after about 1/2 hour it quit with a fault for over heating and I found the fan was not running. We had been outside and did not realize the power was off. I have since learned the fan runs on the Gen power so that was the over heating cause. I have opened the top of the box where the breaker and reset button are and there is no power on the inn side of the breaker. Any ideas for where to look? Has any one had there Powertech serviced in the Miami Area?

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Reply #1 – March 03, 2012, 07:51:49 pm

From this sticky topic Generator Topics Recap

I recall a few that specifically had a good engine run, no electrical output (one was ours).  Gerard had the simplest issue, a broken wire My PowerTech/Cat 12kw generator will not put out any electricity

I guess a voltage regulator that completely failed might also do that.

we and Brett Harrison weren't quite so lucky

Kubota electrical generation failure

Generator Failure


I think PowerTech itself is based in Florida:  Dealers « PowerTech Generators

Power Technology Southeast, Inc.
634 State Road 44
Leesburg, FL 34748
Ph (352) 365-2777
Fx (352) 787-5545
Contact: Jeff Jones, Customer Service Manager
jeffj@atlantic.net

Michelle

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Reply #2 – March 03, 2012, 09:16:54 pm

Have same coach. Look for a broken wire in the control box. We have had the same problem. Use a mirror to do a good  inspection of the wires.

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Reply #3 – March 04, 2012, 10:33:58 am

Well, reading the prior threads is not so comforting. I checked my warranty and it looks like it would be covered. I have been questioning the purchase but looks like it may be worthwhile. I looked in the control box and did not see anything loose but I think I will look again with a mirror. I downloaded the manual (Thanks) and will print it. It looks to be more thorough than the one that came with the coach. Some of it is over my head but I am hopefull that my friends nephew who's business is gen repairs will be able to help. I hope he can at least diagnose the problem and if it is major looks like the 4 hour trip to Leesberg may be the way to go.

Our Gen has 571 hours on the clock! it is a 1999 so it is old but not many hours. I will update when I find out more.

Thanks for the info and support. Phil

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Reply #4 – March 04, 2012, 12:35:48 pm

The factory is in Central FL (Leesburg) , so its not too far away.

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Reply #5 – March 04, 2012, 01:24:27 pm

Have your friend check the brush holder and the commutator rings.

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Reply #6 – March 04, 2012, 02:12:13 pm

Thanks Bill I will have him check.

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Reply #7 – March 05, 2012, 06:39:00 pm

I had the same problem. The problem was with the Voltage Regulator. It had come loose and shorted out. I had it fixed in Leesburg. If you know that is the problem they can ship you one.
Eric

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Reply #8 – March 06, 2012, 07:52:00 am

A charred resistor in the lower left corner of the regulator is a clear indication of a failing regulator.

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Reply #9 – March 06, 2012, 06:28:05 pm

The mechanic came today and it ran all day but looks like it is the regulator. The replacement is ordered.

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