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<p>I won't go less than double the inverter rating anymore with
gensets. So the Kohler 12 kW is probably the lowest cost, decent
match for the XW. Otherwise you're just over working the genset,
which usually aren't designed for continuous duty. It keeps the
voltage stable enough to not disconnect when a surge (like that
sewage pump) comes on.</p>
<p>As far as 1800 rpm, I don't know anything under 20 kw in
propane. The fuel consumption of a 20kw at 25% is very comparable
to the 12kW at 50%. I've been considering diesel, but just always
have been worried about cold starting in the mountains.<br>
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suggesting. 1800 or 3600 rpm. Air cooled or water cooled. To my
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might think. I was surprised recently when I did some
calcs, and found that a larger genset would actually get
slightly better fuel consumption at the proposed load.
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