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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">John,<br>
I continue to have good service with the EcoGen. I managed to burn
mine up in a fire in May, due to factors completely unrelated to
the unit. Our homeowner's insurance covered full replacement, and
I chose the same model again for my own home.<br>
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This is the only Generac unit that I recommend, based on historic
experiences of others. It's quite robust in design and build
details. A limitation is that it's only currently available as a
6kW unit, either straight 120V (default) or 120/240. Mine could
run fine above altitude-derated maximum output, which is important
with an Outback VFX inverter.<br>
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It's a bit more expensive than Kohler's 8.5, and much less than
the few water-cooled 1800 RPM units still made, such as Gillette's
(I think).<br>
<br>
Allan<br>
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On 9/18/2012 11:29 AM, john wrote:<br>
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<div>My trusted Kohler dealer recently passed away and now that
I don;t have a good source of generators and service expertise
to draw on, I am once again entertaining the thought of
selling the Generac Eco-Gen. Their PR makes it sound like
they have a great new generator for the off-grid market. I am
looking for comments/ experience with the new generator. I
have always tried to have and use most of what I sell but I
already have two generators at home that work great. I have
several new off-grid customers asking me for suggestions. I
also have an aging Kohler 8.5 (2300 hours- but running very
well) ) on a mouintaintop transmitter I service which may need
some help down the road. Any generator related comments
appreciated.</div>
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