<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">2 other small options are, marine generators and RV/truck APU generators. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Jay</div><div dir="ltr">Peltz power. </div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Feb 28, 2020, at 7:05 AM, Chris Mason <cometenergysystems@gmail.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<div dir="ltr">Generac also has a nice 15KW Diesel Protector unit, that'll keep the lights on very nicely, is relatively inexpensive and I haven't heard any complaints about them failing. We had one Protector Diesel with a failed fuel pump solenoid but I changed it out under warranty and there hasn't been any other issues.<div>Of course they are not $4,000, you are not going to get a liquid cooled generator for under $10,000. </div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 6:25 PM Ray <<a href="mailto:ray@solarray.com">ray@solarray.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">I know we have covered this before, but I just continue to be <br>
disappointed with the Generac Ecogen. Very high failure rate, and <br>
support is poor. Service requires expensive on site service. Also the <br>
no load AC draw and programming setup is just not off grid ready at <br>
all. I'm still not seeing any other great choices, though. Here's some <br>
other possibilities:<br>
<br>
1) Quality portable, like the Honda EU 7000i or Northstar with Honda <br>
motor. Not the best choice especially for autostart, no propane, but at <br>
least they can take it in to the shop if it goes down.<br>
<br>
2) Kubota (or MQ) diesel. expensive, and possible cold weather start issues?<br>
<br>
3) 20+ kW water cooled, 1800 rpm propane model. Overkill, expensive, <br>
but probably will last a really long time.<br>
<br>
4) Similar Home standby unit, but Kohler brand. Kohler used to be <br>
great, but now a days I'm not so sure.<br>
<br>
I just can't keep recommending a generator I know has been giving other <br>
customers trouble. Any new ideas on this age old problem?<br>
<br>
-- <br>
Ray Walters<br>
Remote Solar<br>
303 505-8760<br>
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