[RE-wrenches] Kohler 8.5 RES

[Allan Sindelar]

Hi, Jay,

My info about the 8.5RES not being reconfigurable came from our Kohler
distributor. When I read your message I called Kohler HQ to find out which
is correct. 

 

The word back: 

I got this information from the resi team.  The 8.5RES is configured for
120/240V.  It is not configured for 120V-only and the warranty is voided if
it is converted.  Hope this helps clear up any confusion.

 

I was also previously told that this is part of a recent change to the unit,
as 120-only operation had been sometimes problematic.

 

Our distributor had also told me that Kohler engineers were also working on
developing a unit for off-grid use. I have no details, but I called Kohler
in part to try to influence that design process. We'll see if this leads to
any good results - I haven't spoken with a design engineer yet.

 

Allan Sindelar

Allan at positiveenergysolar.com

NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer

EE98J Journeyman Electrician

Positive Energy, Inc.

3201 Calle Marie

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507

505 424-1112

www.positiveenergysolar.com

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HI All,

I just checked with my genny guy.

He says that the new 8.5 are configureable for full power 120v and he has
done this.

thought you all should know,

jay, peltz power

 

On Jul 6, 2009, at 9:16 AM, Drake Chamberlin wrote:

Thanks to all who have helped with this.  The moving target of generator
function makes things a bit more complicated than we would wish, at times.
Are there any dependable generators in the 8.5 KW range, capable of reliable
auto start, that can run off propane, and can be wired for full output at
120 VAC, that are still available?
Drake 

At 02:12 PM 7/3/2009, you wrote:
I was surprised to learn that the 8.5 Kohler no longer can be re-wired for
100% out at 120 VAC.  This was one of its best features but like most
product designs today, nobody checks to see what the customers want.
Unless this has also recently changed, the units with all the new
micro-processor crap has a program setpoint that will kill off most of the
functions that drain down the starter battery when off-grid.   As I
remember, all the critical alarm functions still work, but you can shut down
a large part of the new bells and whistles they added that just wastes
battery charge.    Check the manual.
Jeff Yago, DTI Solar



 

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