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<DIV><SPAN class=148432220-30012013><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Hi
Todd, </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=148432220-30012013><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>When recommending generators to clients I make sure they understand
operating costs to look at it full picture. Some care, some don't. But the
reality is if the gen will get significant run time (100's or 1,000's of hrs) a
year then operational fuel costs becomes much more significant than the
capital cost of the engine. It does depend on your local costs for fuel, but
propane engines in my experience are at least 2x the cost to run compared to
diesel. Also good to check if there is a local service place in case issues with
propane. Diesel mechanics are plentiful, propane not so much.
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<DIV><SPAN class=148432220-30012013><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The
Onan RS12,000 unit, the old style one was a proven performer. I have
dozens in the field with up to 8,000 hrs on some units. That unit was
abandoned and replaced with a new style I have not used. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=148432220-30012013><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I echo
what most say re: Generac, but the off-grid model does appear to be about the
best option available today. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=148432220-30012013><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Kohler
makes really nice units too, high end with high end price. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=148432220-30012013><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
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<DIV><SPAN class=148432220-30012013><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Also
remember to break that engine in according to the manual!! Critical. Not doing
that properly can = a oil burner. I would set them up with a load bank and break
it in at the shop before installing. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=148432220-30012013><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>
<P><FONT size=2>Kevin Pegg<BR>Industrial / Commercial sales<BR>EA Energy
Alternatives Ltd.<BR><A href="http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca"
target=_blank>Http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca</A>
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style="WHITE-SPACE: normal">i am working on a design for an off grid camp.
they need a new generator as the one they have is a total pos.
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interested in suggestions for a commercial grade, 10 to 15 kW propane fueled
unit. are kohler and onan still the best thing going or am i living in the
past?</SPAN></P>
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