[RE-wrenches] Backup house generator

[Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar]

A generac from costco. Circuit breaker to defeat autostart.

-many dealers will install a 22kw generac for 125 per month up this way. 
Propane or natural.

Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
"we go where powerlines don't"
    [1]https://offgridsolar1.com/ [2]  [1]

e-mail  offgridsolar at sti.net
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On 2025-12-18 4:54 pm, Jay via RE-wrenches 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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