[RE-wrenches] Backup house generator

[Dana Orzel]

Wildcat power has a 15 KW I’ve installed several of them rock solid all generators today are way too expensive controls on this one are really simple. The engine they use is the only one that Toyota will use. It’s Indian made. It’s made for prime power 24 /7 running oilfield reliable. I’ve got a couple diesel and a few of these in the field now and rock solid, not cheap but you get what you pay for.
Dana Orzel - dana at solarwork.com - 208.721.7003

> On Dec 18, 2025, at 5:56 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all
> 
> I’m
> Having trouble figuring out which generator to recommend for someone
> 
> It’s for a home backup. No solar.
> 
> My friend wants manual start, and either manual or automatic transfer switch. Doesn’t want it to start automatically. It’s in Oregon so not all that cold and low elevation.
> 
> About 14kw will do, propane powered.
> 
> Is there a specific model/brand recommended. Most seem to be set up for auto start with power outage.
> Just wasn’t sure if the ecogen offgrid is the right choice or if there is something else.
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
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