[RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

[Jennifer Bryce]

Hi Ian

I know your looking for a LP unit but if a diesel unit will work, we  
only use Kubota 1800 rpm units from Next- Gen.

http://www.nextgenerationpower.com/

Outstanding unit with high quality power.

Logan


On Jun 10, 2009, at 2:54    -Jun 10, Richard L Ratico wrote:

> Ian,
>
> I like Kohler too, but, last time I checked, you needed  at least
> the 15KW model to get an enclosure, 1800 rpms and an onboard  
> alternator.
> The Backwoods Solar Catalog recommends the Kohler 10ERG.
> It may not be available with an enclosure. According to them, it's
> classified as mobile, so, no UL listing though you can get a  
> warrantee.
>
> Whatever, be sure the dealer knows it's offgrid if you want the  
> warrantee.
> Otherwise, if there's a problem, they may claim, "But it's only for  
> grid backup
> use".
> It's happened to one of my clients. We have a weasel here who moved  
> from
> selling weedwackers to being a dealer for Kohler. He knew it was  
> offgrid.
> Doesn't say much for Kohler distribution.
>
> All stationary generators are STATIONARY. If you need service, they  
> come to you.
> Make sure you've got a good dealer/service setup.
>
> I've heard good things about Lister-Petter Hawkpower Propane  
> Generators, but was
> advised to avoid the smallest units because of vibration issues.  
> I've no
> experience with them.
> No experience with Onan either.
>
> Honda, Robin-Subaru and Yamaha now make inverter type generators up  
> to 6500
> watts, still
> probably too small for two Outbacks. They are three wire start.
> I believe all of them have to be converted to propane by third parties
> (warrantee implications?).
> We're fortunate to have a local guy who's good at that. I've had  
> good luck with
> Honda and Yamaha.
> I drive a Sube:-)
>
> Dick
> Solarwind Electric
> Bradford, VT
>
> --- You wrote:
>
> A client with a remote off-grid system and two OutBack FXs is looking
> for the right generator to buy.
>
> He prefers propane because they already have it on site.
>
> Any recommendations?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ian
> --- end of quote ---
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