[RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update?

Fri May 6 05:27:01 PDT 2016

Hi Luke,
Another thing about the Kohler 14 RESA that I like is that you don't have
to go back after 20-30 hours of run-time to adjust the valves.  That's a
big bonus for an off-grid client that lives a ways out.

On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 6:22 AM, Mac Lewis <maclewis1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Luke,
>
> Speaking to your questions regarding the 14 RESA; yes, the warranty term
> is reduced for off-grid use.  It goes to 1000 hr or 18 month whichever
> comes first.  We've had decent luck with these units, they are less
> expensive than the 6kW EcoGen.  We've had one controller fail and one motor
> failure, but that machine was ran very hard and neglected.
>
> Kohler is set up much differently than Generac, they defer tech support to
> the master distributor who sells you the unit.  In Colorado, the master
> distributor is EC Power out of Denver and they do a decent job having parts
> and generators in stock.  I think that you are supposed to be Kohler
> certified to do warranty work, but Kohler is more relaxed (and less
> organized) than Generac so I bet there may be some flexibility with that,
> especially if no one is certified in your area.
>
> With this being said, there is nothing great about this machine, and I'm
> looking for something better.
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 3:04 PM, Bob Ellison <reellison at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I have been using a lot of additives in testing.
>>
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>> Best so far is PRI D for diesel with PRI G for gas This is what the treat
>> locomotives and freighters with for long term storage. Very concentrated,
>> an ounce treats something like 16 gallons.
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>> Best to treat when filling and keep tank full at least while not being
>> used. Fill it and park it so to speak. The full tank keeps condensation
>> from forming so rapidly.
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>> 2nd would be K 100 MD and MG it has long term storage additives the
>> regular K 100 does not have. Good product but the PRI G/D is better
>>
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>> Stabil has not impressed me
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>> Anybody storing fuel wants to be filling the tanks and treating them NOW,
>> it will probably not be this low in the fall.
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>>
>> It is nice to pick up the chain saw, mower or tiller and have it start
>> with no major headaches after a year layover!
>>
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>> Just from my testing and experience,
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>>
>> Bob Ellison
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>> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
>> Behalf Of *Dave
>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 05, 2016 2:21 PM
>> *To:* 'RE-wrenches' <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
>>
>> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update?
>>
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>> For off grid systems with back up charging powered by diesel, what is the
>> best fuel treatment to add to a 275 gallon diesel fuel tank that is sitting
>> about half full?
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>>
>> The summer use of the diesel gen is typically very low until November on
>> a properly sized PV system here in Vermont.
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>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> David Palumbo
>>
>> Independent Power LLC
>>
>> 462 Solar Way Drive
>>
>> Hyde Park, VT 05655
>>
>> 802-371-8678 cell
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>> 802-888-4917 home
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>> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
>> <re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org>] *On Behalf Of *Chris Mason
>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 05, 2016 12:49 PM
>> *To:* RE-wrenches
>> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update?
>>
>>
>>
>> This is the major disadvantage of diesel over propane.
>>
>> Diesel can be corrupted with bacteria, water through condensation and
>> algae. Fuel polishing is the process to clean the diesel and remove the
>> contaminants, the equipment is expensive so it is normally done as a
>> service.
>>
>> If the fuel goes bad, it can ruin the injectors and pump, requiring a
>> very expensive service.
>>
>> Propane dissipates in the engine, and propane stores indefinitely without
>> degradation.
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>> http://criticalfueltech.com/faq.html
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>> On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 10:02 AM, jay <jay.peltz at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Question to all the generator techs out there.
>>
>>
>>
>> I’ve always been told that you don’t want a diesel to be sitting for long
>> periods.  Fuel can go bad, all that sort of thing.
>>
>> Vs propane which doesn’t care.
>>
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>> Is that true?
>>
>> Or in mild climates will a monthly must run be OK?
>>
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>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> jay
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>> On May 5, 2016, at 6:13 AM, Mac Lewis <maclewis1 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>
>> Chris,
>>
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>>
>> Yes, this is a good point.  The QT series from Generac is a great machine
>> and pricing is better than any other machine in that size that I've seen.
>> Is there an off-grid warranty on the QT series?
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 3:14 AM, Chris Mason <cometenergysystems at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
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