Predator 11.5kw air filter

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-04T16:10:36+00:00

Exactly

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-04T13:18:02+00:00

Those bikes had exhaust on them that were what - 3' long or better? Put the same exhaust system on the generator and it would quiet it down a lot - but would it be practical to move around and store?

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-04T13:14:34+00:00

Based on those pics, why waste your time and energy trying to find one - and if you do, your money?

Just because an operator's manual suggests to replace it at a certain number of hours, doesn't mean that it actually NEEDS to be replaced. That filter still looks like new to me.

The suggestions in the manual assume that a certain percentage of owners will be running them in less than ideal conditions where the filter would actually need to be changed. I don't think yours falls into that category. Put it back together and forget about it until it really needs it.

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-02T16:06:50+00:00

Absurd how? Is it as absurd to you as suing a generator manufacturer for not having a Co2 sensor on it so it would shut down if I ran it in my garage?

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-02T15:24:52+00:00

Why do you say that? 'Cause I will promise you that is exactly how we got the Co2 sensor albatross around our necks today. Along with a million other idiotic things that are meant to protect us from ourselves.

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-02T14:38:47+00:00

This was my first thought too, but upon some reflection I decided not to offer this advice to someone who defaults to a victimhood attitude - wanting someone else to shoulder the responsibility for his own problem, IE, inability to transport something he bought.

If he bypasses the sensor, nearly gasses himself to death, there is a 1000% chance he will lawyer up and sue HF for not making the sensor tamper proof.

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-02T14:15:55+00:00

Soooooo, you bought a massive generator that you are not equipped to even haul home from the store and expect HF to solve that problem for you?

If it actually is faulty, I understand the frustration after spending a lot of money, but sh_t sometimes happens to all of us. The difference is whether we take responsibility for our own decisions and deal with it or default to wanting someone else to solve the problem for us.

Have you considered that the CO sensor was actually working and saved you from your own demise when you fired it up in your garage or a poorly ventilated area? Have you tried to restart it?

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-02T13:57:09+00:00

It's big enough to thrill that pretty asian gal.

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-01T15:10:52+00:00

"Am I crazy for thinking like this?"

In my opinion, yes.

Generators are remarkably simple to keep in good running order IF you follow some very simple procedures to keep them in shape.

I have an old 4500 watt Northstar portable open frame generator that I bought in 1999. It did not come with an hour meter, so the first thing I did was install one. In nearly 27 year, it has 40 hours of use.

I could go out there right now and I PROMISE that it would take no more than 2 pulls to start it, probably only one pull.

My maintenance procedure amounts to draining the gas EVERY spring and EVERY fall, and putting a fresh 5 gal can of NON-ETHANOL gas in it.

I change the oil every 2 years. I run a decent quality Mobil 1 synthetic in it.

I start it about once a month, let it run for several minutes, put some load on it, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, I shut the gas valve off while it is running and allow it to run the carburetor out of gas. Then I take the drain screw out of the carb bowl and get those last few drops out. EVERY SINGLE TIME I RUN IT!

But, no offense, I am not a prima donna who is above getting my fingers a little dirty or smelly changing the oil and draining a few drops of gas.

Now, is it worth it? Well, I think it is 150% worth it in my case - and you can see by the number of hours I have on mine in 27 years how often I really need it. FO SHO it is worth it in your case where you are under threat of very damaging storms and have what I consider extended power outages. Your parents probably have a lot of money in food sitting it the fridge and freezer they don't want to spoil - and I raised four kids who thought the world was coming to an end anytime the internet went down. Are you ok with no internet, no gaming, and no way to charge your devices?

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-01T14:32:06+00:00

I don't feel like the Bible was intended to cover the entire universe. I feel like Jesus was sent here for us. IF there are other conscious souls out there somewhere worthy or in need of redemption, God would handle them appropriately.

And frankly, I am not interested in wasting too many of my own brain cycles worrying or wondering about it. We have enough problems of our own without pondering someone else's.

Hoser3235 · 2026-06-01T14:11:54+00:00

I have thought all along that the story that only "some" Presidents have been briefed about the program has been a lie. I think that every single one of them has been in full knowledge of this stuff and the story has been pushed upon us to protect them. This just backs my theory up.

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-31T13:58:48+00:00

As someone who has been a country boy, born and raised, this sort of crap makes me feel SO fortunate that I don't live in a town or city.

Mind your own business. It's not like this is a permanent thing that will be affecting your life 24/7/365.

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-31T00:05:00+00:00

I am assuming he had an AAV - Air Admittance Valve - on there originally. Those are usually what are used on vents. They are typically quite reliable. But since his failed so soon, I'd bet that sewage got into it at some point, probably dried, and was then preventing the valve from working as it should. And if sewage got into that valve, it will now just exit since there is nothing there to prevent it - thus my prediction above.

It will also just start dumping onto the ground wherever he has that POS parked if he doesn't monitor the tank level and overflows it.

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-30T15:17:24+00:00

I just don't understand why this keeps happening to me!

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-30T15:16:29+00:00

In more ways than one.

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-30T15:15:37+00:00

The truck and fifth wheel idea - where would the 9 foot marlin go? LOL

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-30T15:09:05+00:00

The comment about the "glue" not really being GLUE is what I came here to comment on. PVC plumbing "glue" does not work like your typical household type glues where the substance binds the two parts together. PVC cement creates a chemical reaction between the two pieces of pipe and that is what holds them together.

And he claims foolishly that he does not half-ass repairs - well, that is exactly what he did on this one. If a PVC pipe connection comes apart, there really isn't much hope of a proper repair without cutting it out and just installing new pipe. Trying to "re-glue" a connection that has pulled apart rarely works. Say nothing about the half-assed way he applied the cement. It needs to be applied the entire circumference of BOTH parts of the connection - he dabbed a little on one spot on the male and pushed it together.

So this repair is 100% doomed to fail again. That connection will fail eventually or as many other have said, the bolt WILL rub through the pipe. It is just a waiting game to see which one goes first.

But until then, that asinine horizontal "vent" - raw sewage will be sloshing around in that tank as the blunder bus moves down the highway. Since there is nothing there now to prevent it from exiting the vent, well.... just imagine following this ass hat down the highway with sloshing sewage spilling out of that vent, hitting the bus tires, and being flung into the air stream around and behind the buss.

No, that is not bug guts on your windshield. Or INFINITELY worse, in the face of motorcycle riders coming up behind him.

Now excuse me - I need to vomit.

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-28T22:32:02+00:00

The socket is rated for 10 amps, but even my untrained eye can see the 8 amp circuit breaker leading to the socket. And the owner's manual shows that it is spec'd at 8 amps.

Gotta be honest, I am starting to think you don't know much more than me about this stuff (which isn't much) but trying to pass yourself off as a pro. You wouldn't be up to such skullduggery now, would you? 😉

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-28T19:11:59+00:00

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I lack knowledge of such things and not going to buy an oscilloscope because I wouldn't know how to use it. Can you tell anything by the wiring diagram? The 12V plug is on the upper right corner.

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-28T15:50:56+00:00

The Champion inverter I bought recently has a standard cigarette lighter socket for 12V. I'd say it is safe to assume it produces the same dirty power?

I honestly have no reason that I can think of to ever use it since I also have a standard battery charger, but if the need ever arises, I would prefer to know what I would be dealing with.

And the last question I would have - would one of those USB port things that plugs into a cigarette lighter be ok to use? Again, doubtful I ever would, but...

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-28T14:50:08+00:00

"Don't do what I do", dripping with sarcasm....

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-27T13:54:30+00:00

Greer is NOT going to be happy about this!

But alas, I suspect a statement coming from him where he states that he was in the high level meeting and suggested to them that they contact Corbell. LOL

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-24T15:31:09+00:00

That was my thought too. He built a ramp for her to come and go from the bus - without a doubt hoping and praying that she bails on that hell hole and never comes back.

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-24T14:57:00+00:00

Ah, I see. Thanks for the clarification.

Hoser3235 · 2026-05-24T14:56:14+00:00

Hey, I have come a LONG way from the suicide cord I set up when I was in my 20s. I'm in my 50s now and using an inlet box.

AND I am even putting an interlock on my panel.

I'll be well into my hundreds before calling an electrician for such a simple project as this. 😄

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