That red crap sure will gum up a kerosene heater. I got so tired of that almost monthly chore of cleaning out my moms I just started buying the regular tax paid kerosene. It has been close to 10 years since I last bought kerosene, but at one time in my Georgia hometown every place in town sold red kerosene, I had to go almost to Westminister SC to buy the regular stuff.
APU question
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sisqscott, Jul 16, 2019.
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The APU is a diesel powered generator. USUALLY included with the APU is a seperate air conditioning system driven by the APU and a 12 volt alternator driven by APU. In most/all APU installations a 12v DC to 120v AC inverter is installed and that is used to provide hosehold type power outlets that many drivers use for various "creature comforts". These may include a microwave, satellite TV, refrigerator, etc.
You can have & use an inverter without an APU but you will deplete the truck batteries quickly or need to idle the truck's diesel engine.
My truck's APU system includes a separate diesel fuel powered cab/sleeper heater due to the puny heat output of the APU itself. -
I got a message today telling me I was the highest idling driver in our fleet.
Well, how about that?!
We could get that down to near zero with an APU, but the company doesn't seem to think they are cost effective.
APU or fuel... fuel or APU. What a toss up. -
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They just let us idle, although one of the service places does complain, the boss there does, everyone else just doesn't say much. Other than agree we need to be comfortable to get rest.
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And the thing is, with the newer trucks there are temperature limits set on when we can idle the truck.
I figure if the limits let me idle, I am OK to idle because it is too hot or cold otherwise.FlaSwampRat Thanks this.
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