290T China Diesel/Inverter [RE-wrenches]

[Jim Hartley]

Gary Higbee, Solutions from the Land wrote:
> Wrenches,
> 
> I could have sent this only to those of you who provided input on my
> specific question, but there's a general message here, too, and some new
> questions. And besides, I like hearing how you resolve questions you 
> ask,
> based on the input you've received. Kinda closes the loop a bit.
> 
> Thanks so much for your helpful input on the older China Diesel SW
> interface. I want to be successful in this install because that means my
> client is successful--and customer service is what it's all about for me
> (well, making a living is nice, too). This wrenches group has been a
> wonderful resource in helping me deliver the best, resulting in happy,
> pro-renewable clients. I think that's what we all want--a growing pool 
> of
> folks who are happy with their RE systems and tell their neighbors, 
> friends,
> and relatives.
> 
> I had an uncomfortable feeling about showing up at this remote site in
> Hawaii and attempting to do a custom generator interface to the SW. The 
> unit
> does have a lot of hours on it, I'm not a generator guru, and my client
> wants a reliable and reasonably hands-off system. The nearest hardware 
> store
> is a loooong day round-trip, and specialty parts can take a long time.
> Almost sounds like a setup for a not-so-fun time in a very fun place 
> (I've
> been there once).
> 
> Given my concerns and your valuable input we've pretty much decided to 
> sell
> her two old generators and get one new one with full remote-start
> capabilities. I've done a Kohler propane, which worked out very well. It
> seems that my client wants to stick with diesel (she's got a big tank
> already), though, so I don't know what we'll end up with. I'm open to
> suggestions.
> 
> If you were to suggest a new diesel generator in the 8-10KW range what 
> would
> you consider? And, assuming only 120VAC loads would you get something 
> that
> could be wired for 120 full-output (a rewire I did for the Kohler) or 
> would
> you stick with 240 and use a T-240 to balance the load? The primary use 
> is
> generator assist for a 1200-watt PV array. Run time will likely be 6-7 
> hours
> every 4 days.
> 
> Again, thanks so much. And if anyone else has input on the specific 
> question
> I posed earlier or those above I'd still love to hear it. We won't be
> committing to a new generator for a week or so.
> 
> Take care,
> 
> Gary

Gary...

I don't have a whole lot to add specifically but others might.  What I 
will say from my experience sending all sorts of things overseas to some 
pretty isolated places for many years, this may be a project justifying 
a "spare parts kit" if the location is at some remove from a local parts 
house.  This would add some cost to things but it sure would be nice to 
have certain critical things sitting there should someone have to pop 
over there to remedy a problem real fast.  As to what "spare parts" 
would be in this instance, perhaps we can take a survey here.  In any 
case, better safe than sorry.

Jim




Jim Hartley
http://www.homestead-specialties.com
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