Generator recommendation request [RE-wrenches]

[Matt Tritt]

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  Alan,  At the risk of sounding like a broken record - broken record - 
broken rec - - Lister/Petter Hawkpower sets are exactly what you're looking 
for. They are availble in Diesel and propane using the same engine (by 
replacing the injectors with spark plugs and dropping the injection pump). 
They are strictly industrial duty and are not available at any discount 
outlets.

  Remote start/stop is done via internal connections inside the connection 
box. Fuel consumption is very low.

  Cost-wise they are right in there with the other high quality units on the 
market.

  Some points worth considering: The 7.5 is a two cylinder unit that 
vibrates alarmingly to the un-initiated observer, which requires occaisional 
checking of external fasteners and ancillary equipment. The remotely mounted 
instrumentation package is a really good option because of this.

  Other than that, you won't find a better small generator anywhere.

  Matt T
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  From: "Allan Sindelar" <allan at positiveenergysolar.com>
  To: "New wrenches posting" <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
  Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 1:02 PM
  Subject: Generator recommendation request [RE-wrenches]


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  Wrenches,
  Much has changed in the last few years in generator models appropriate for
  off-grid backup charging. We are Kohler dealers, but haven't sold one in
  nearly two years, as the selection of appropriate models has diminished. 
We
  like the smaller Honda and Yamaha inverter-generators, but at 3,000 watts
  they're too small for many applications.

  So I am asking for Wrench recommendations of current high-quality models
  appropriate for this purpose. Here are our requirements; other than
  elevation deration, I suspect this would fit many Wrenches' needs:

  1. Sized to support a pair of VFX3648 Outbacks, so minimum 20A (max 
charging
  input current) at 240 VAC (for two inverters) X 1.25 (to run at 80% load 
for
  continuous duty) X 1.21 (for elevation adjustment for 7,000' @ 3.5% 
deration
  per 1,000' over 1,000') = 30.25A @ 240 VAC = 7.25 kilowatts.
  2. Propane fuel.
  3. Capable of auto-start; two-wire preferable but not required.
  4. Low-speed, probably 1800 rpm.
  5. Good reputation and service available.
  6. Able to wire for floating neutral conductor.
  7. Reasonably quiet.
  8. Available.

  And desireable:
  8. Configureable to full-output 120 VAC.
  9. Housed.

  How about the Kohler 17RY or 15RES or Onan RS15000 units?

  Thank you for your advice.
  Allan at Positive Energy

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