[RE-wrenches] Small Generators=waste of $

[Drake Chamberlin]

This is for backup use only.  These would not be used for off grid 
systems.  We have a lot of cloudy days in Appalachian Ohio, and PV 
backup systems need help.  In a worst case scenario year, the 
generator might run 20 hours or so.

I was once accused (and acquitted) of burning our the controls of an 
electric range while testing wiring with a cheap generator.  So long 
as the generator will provide sufficient power quality to not harm 
the electronics in a furnace, computer or other appliance, it is elegible.

At 12:25 PM 2/2/2009, you wrote:
>I place Coleman, Generac, North-star and a lot of the small 3600 RPM
>generators in the wasted $ column. Too many problems, short life, bad wave
>form, lack of real service, and basically a fine waste of money. I have
>clients that could not afford a good water cooled generator that have not
>been through one cheap generator about once every two years.
>
>You could buy a big boat...........
>
>Thanks -
>
>Dana Orzel
>
>Great Solar Works, Inc
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>1931
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
>[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Drake
>Chamberlin
>Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 9:27 AM
>To: RE-wrenches
>Subject: [RE-wrenches] Small Generators
>
>Hello Wrenches,
>
>Has anyone had problems with small generators, creating problems with
>electrical or electronic equipment?  I'd like to incorporate Coleman
>Powermate generators in backup systems.  They have units in the 5 KW
>range that have engines that seem fairly sophisticated.  They do not
>have electronic voltage regulators, but appear to have effective governors.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Drake
>
>Drake Chamberlin
>Athens Electric
>OH License 44810
>CO License 3773
>740-448-7328
>740-856-9648
>
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Drake Chamberlin
Athens Electric
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
740-448-7328
740-856-9648