[RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

[Matt Tritt]

I will chime in here and say that Kohler requires that an "authorized" 
Kohler technician install and commission thier units - or warranty 
claims will be for naught. Naught good! Lister is great, but the little 
7 kW unit vibrates harshly. Onan is also great, but they use the Lister 
engine themselves, if that tells you anything. MQ is also very good.

Matt

Jennifer Bryce wrote:

> 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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