Polarizing my generator

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Polarizing my generator

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I just watched video where a guy said each time you disconnect your Batt, that you need to polarize your gen. Is this true?
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He was confused. It is a good idea to but it is not always needed. The need arises when as the result of long periods of inactivity or heavy maintenance the generator loses it's magnetism.

PS, I moved your post here to the technical questions board.
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