And a lot more involved to get that one up and running compared to the Generac. Granted, the Onan is a far more robust machine, but factor in the added costs and the Generac makes far more sense.
-D > On Oct 20, 2020, at 9:07 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks for the info. Yes the price did strike me as wishful thinking, > compared to a new 7500 watt Generac at Lowes for $1,999. > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes <[email protected]> writes: > >> Onan 6.5NH and an LT II 60 amp contactor style transfer switch. >> >> You are looking at the 240D of generators and transfer switches. Not only >> that, my former employer, Buckeye Power Sales, has been maintaining it. They >> do a good job and I would highly recommend them to anyone. >> >> Yes, it would be suitable for emergency power and could run on propane or >> natural gas. Note that there is no muffler, so that would have to be dealt >> with. It’s an air cooled set with a scroll fan, so it could be placed in a >> garage or outbuilding as long as there is adequate fresh air coming into the >> area. It was, no doubt, an indoor installation. That is evident from the >> condition. Looks like it has close to 1000 hours on it, which is no big deal >> as it appears to have been well maintained. 2500 hours is the point at which >> a major service would be performed, so it’s got a lot of life left in it. >> >> No idea what the transformer is for, unless they were using it as a >> buck/boost transformer to supply a higher voltage than the generator >> produces (120/240V single phase, like your house would have.) >> >> Their price is no doubt from inhaling the exhaust gases during a test run >> prior to decommissioning. It’s worth maybe $500- $1000 tops, and that’s if >> it can be run and proven to work. Think of it like a car - if it doesn’t >> run, how can I be sure all the systems work? You’re rolling the dice >> otherwise. >> >> It’s going to be listed for a long, long time at that price. Get the >> seller’s number and tuck it away. When the ad expires, wait a few weeks then >> call and offer $500. >> >> -D >> >>> On Oct 20, 2020, at 8:27 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> As I know Dan and maybe others have some knowledge in this area, would >>> the generator in the ad below be suitable for emergency power at home? >>> >>> https://bloomington.craigslist.org/bfs/d/clear-creek-6500-watt-onan-generator/7192199522.html >>> >>> If I'm understanding correctly, 6.5 KVA would be about 54 amps at >>> 120V? >>> >>> And what is the transformer for? >>> >>> Allan > > _______________________________________ > http://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 > _______________________________________ http://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
