[RE-wrenches] Offgrid Generators?

[Jay]

2 other small options are, marine generators and RV/truck APU generators. 

Jay
Peltz power. 

> On Feb 28, 2020, at 7:05 AM, Chris Mason <cometenergysystems at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 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.
> Of course they are not $4,000, you are not going to get a liquid cooled generator for under $10,000.  
> 
>> On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 6:25 PM Ray <ray at solarray.com> wrote:
>> I know we have covered this before, but I just continue to be 
>> disappointed with the Generac Ecogen.  Very high failure rate, and 
>> support is poor.  Service requires expensive on site service. Also the 
>> no load AC draw and programming setup is just not off grid ready at 
>> all.  I'm still not seeing any other great choices, though.  Here's some 
>> other possibilities:
>> 
>> 1) Quality portable, like the Honda EU 7000i or Northstar with Honda 
>> motor.  Not the best choice especially for autostart, no propane, but at 
>> least they can take it in to the shop if it goes down.
>> 
>> 2) Kubota (or MQ) diesel. expensive, and possible cold weather start issues?
>> 
>> 3) 20+ kW water cooled, 1800 rpm propane model.  Overkill, expensive, 
>> but probably will last a really long time.
>> 
>> 4) Similar Home standby unit, but Kohler brand.  Kohler used to be 
>> great, but now a days I'm not so sure.
>> 
>> I just can't keep recommending a generator I know has been giving other
>> customers trouble.  Any new ideas on this age old problem?
>> 
>> -- 
>> Ray Walters
>> Remote Solar
>> 303 505-8760
>> 
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