Onan/Cummins us their own design (over center linear actuator) transfer switch rather than a brand labeled product such as ASCO, as Kohler does. For that matter, Kohler only uses ASCO's contactor and designs and builds its own controls.
While the Generac product is perceived to be inferior to these, it is well engineered and meets a price point that neither can touch. Having worked for the largest (volume) Generac dealer in the country, I can say that despite the perception that Generac is a "cheap" product, they have designed it for a price point and market where it makes sense. The consumer doesn't need an industrial product, hence the success in a market that none of the other generator manufacturers have ever made significant inroads into. For that matter, I would gladly use a Generac product if I required a home standby unit (disclaimer - I own a 6.5kW Generac portable, and had a whole house 25kW Generac system in my previous home.) Generac will continue to dominate the consumer market, simply because they have product at a price point that accomplishes the task. When it comes down to it, the end user doesn't care what is out on that pad next to the house as long as it comes on when needed and powers the loads required. Dan On Nov 7, 2012, at 7:45 AM, John Reames <jwrea...@comcast.net> wrote: > And you don't get anything near the quality... Although I think Onan/Cummins > use ASCO for their OE. > > > > -- > John W Reames > jream...@verizon.net > Home: +14106646986 > Mobile: +14437915905 > > On Nov 6, 2012, at 18:38, Mitch Haley <m...@voyager.net> wrote: > >> Dan Penoff wrote: >>> ASCO is a very good product, just about the best in the industry (other >>> than Russell). >>> I am familiar with the 7000 series - how much is he selling them for? >> >> Looks like $1100 shipped, or 400 less than my dad paid for his Generac with >> transfer switch included. Of course you don't get a 200A transfer switch >> with a 7kW genset. >> >> Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
