Selection: Our staff will assist you with a wide selection of Honda . . . → Read More: Generators]]> As a former professional First Class Electrical Lineman, I have worked in
all phases and conditions pertaining to electrical outages.
I have witnessed people’s distress due to power outages caused by;
Blizzards, Broken Utility Poles, Hurricane’s, Ice Storms, Grid Overload,
Lightning, No Name Storms, October Winds, Tornado’s Twisters and Tree
Damage.

Selection:
Our staff will assist you with a wide selection of Honda Generators.
We will listen to your concerns and answer your questions.
Based on your input, we will help select your Honda Generator.

Purchase:
Honda generators are built with your safety in mind.  Power, performance,
and portability are designed into every generator.

Transfer Switch and Accessories:
Honda approved Transfer Switches and Accessories are designed to work safely
and reliably to protect you and your Honda Generator from over-load and
premature wear out.

Installation and Hook Up:
Our electricians can handle your installation.
With you consent; we can provide you with our Licensed Electrician.
Systems will be installed safely and to minimize generator overload.

Service after the Sale:
We stock more than 45,000 different part numbers to assist customers and our
mechanics promptly. Our computer system manages a pre-determined minimum
maximum parts inventory.
Products purchased at Dunn’s Equipment get service first.

Emergency Service:
Our service department tries to meet a self-imposed time standard… in by
9:00 a.m. – out by 4:00 p.m. if bought at Dunn’s Equipment.
During peak times, we will work overtime to complete repairs efficiently as
conditions allow.

Dan Dunn

GASOLINE (FUEL) The Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) mandates cleaner burning engines. The E.P.A. regulates emission standards to the fuel and engine industries. Today’s gasoline is reformulated and oxygenated with ethenol to . . . → Read More: Fuel and Fuel Storage]]> The No.1 failure of small engines is gasoline related.
Engine performance depends on the care given to gasoline.
Please read and follow our advice.

GASOLINE (FUEL)
The Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) mandates cleaner burning engines. The E.P.A. regulates emission standards to the fuel and engine industries. Today’s gasoline is reformulated and oxygenated with ethenol to reduce hydrocarbon pollutants.
In as little as 30 days, gasoline begins turning into a corrosive and it’s flash point or combustion declines. Carburetors and engines are designed to run leaner. As a result, carburetor ports and jets are smaller and more susceptible to blockage.

Blockage occurs from fuel contamination (fine particles of debris and water) and from fuel that becomes corrosive and gummy in as little as 30 days. When a blockage occurs, the engine may not start or run well. A complete fuel system overhaul, including carburetor replacement, may be required to fix a problem. Repairs often exceed $100.00

WHAT CAN BE DONE?
1. Purchase no more than a 30-day supply of high octane gasoline .
2. Treat raw gas year round with HONDA STA-BIL stabilizer. Our Stihl 2 cycle mix contains stabilizers for longer life.
3. Never use dry gas or starting fluid (ether).
4. Fill fuel tank with new/fresh fuel.
5. Do not use a hose to wash equipment. Water pressure may cause water to creep past fuel cap threads and vents.

EQUIPMENT STORAGE
Safety first! Please follow local fire department code. We recommend the following:
1. Drain your tank.
2. Start the engine and run it dry.

DISPOSAL
If the gasoline in your outdoor power equipment is more than 90 days old, drain it out. Discard the old fuel properly or ask Dunn’s Equipment, Inc. to dispose it for a small fee.

WHAT IS IN THE GASOLINE?
Today’s gasoline is known as OXYGENATED or REFORMULATED FUEL.
It is blended with ethenol and/or oxygenates to meet E.P.A. clean air standards.
There are different “oxygenates” in gasoline. Most gasoline in the Northeast contains an Ethenol or M.T.B.E. blend.
1. M.T.B.E. (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) This blend is dominant in the Northeast.
2. ETHANOL (Ethyl or Grain alcohol) may be known as, “GASOHOL”.
3. METHANOL (Methyl or Wood Alcohol) DO NOT USE METHANOL!

DISCLAIMER Local fire department code must be followed first, the owner’s manual second, and our information third. Gasoline is highly explosive. Please, handle fuel with care and always follow local code. If you have questions, Dunn’s Equipment, Inc., will do our best to help you, our valued customer.

Understanding OCTANE in lay men’s terms.
Octane comes in several grades, 87, 89 and 92/93. All gasoline starts out at about 87 Octane. Prior to consumption, some of the gasoline is put aside to be treated with anti combustion additives. Once treated with additives, the fuel is given a higher number called premium gasoline. And so… Octane is a measurement of how resistant a fuel is to combustion.
The lower the octane, the more combustible the fuel. The higher the octane, the less combustible the fuel. Always follow the owner’s manual for fuel recommendations.

Where ready when you loose power. Come into our store to see our wide selections of generators.

Check out National Grid Power . . . → Read More: National Grid Power Outage]]>

Where ready when you loose power. Come into our store to see our wide selections of generators.

Check out National Grid Power Outage website.

Many customers remember when Dunn’s Equipment got its start in 1969. Dan Dunn started Dunn Tree Service. . . . → Read More: About Dunns Equipment]]> We look forward to meeting with you at our store.

Many customers remember when Dunn’s Equipment got its start in 1969. Dan Dunn started Dunn Tree Service. Later, in 1980, Dan changed the name to Dunn’s Equipment. Today, Dan and his wife are there nearly every day, with their dedicated employees.

Our products are consistently highly rated by leading magazines. Our sales team is cooperative and knowledgeable. Our service techs are factory trained to provide dependable fast service.

Our repeat customers have come to appreciate our service policy… “Products Purchased at Dunn’s Equipment get Serviced First.”

Please visit our showroom to see our products, get the best prices, and meet our staff. We are a local, family operated business dedicated to customer satisfaction. ]]> http://www.dunnsequipment.com/wp/2010/09/03/hello-world/feed/ 0