This is for backup use only. These would not be used for off grid
systems. We have a lot of cloudy days in Appalachian Ohio, and PV
backup systems need help. In a worst case scenario year, the
generator might run 20 hours or so.
I was once accused (and acquitted) of burning our the controls of an
electric range while testing wiring with a cheap generator. So long
as the generator will provide sufficient power quality to not harm
the electronics in a furnace, computer or other appliance, it is elegible.
At 12:25 PM 2/2/2009, you wrote:
I place Coleman, Generac, North-star and a lot of the small 3600 RPM
generators in the wasted $ column. Too many problems, short life, bad wave
form, lack of real service, and basically a fine waste of money. I have
clients that could not afford a good water cooled generator that have not
been through one cheap generator about once every two years.
You could buy a big boat...........
Thanks -
Dana Orzel
Great Solar Works, Inc
www.solarwork.com
E - [email protected]
V - 970.626.5253
F - 970.626.4140
C - 970.209.4076
"I'd put my money on solar energy. I hope we don't have to wait 'til oil and
coal run out before we tackle that."
-Thomas Edison, in conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone, March
1931
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Drake
Chamberlin
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 9:27 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Small Generators
Hello Wrenches,
Has anyone had problems with small generators, creating problems with
electrical or electronic equipment? I'd like to incorporate Coleman
Powermate generators in backup systems. They have units in the 5 KW
range that have engines that seem fairly sophisticated. They do not
have electronic voltage regulators, but appear to have effective governors.
Thanks,
Drake
Drake Chamberlin
Athens Electric
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
740-448-7328
740-856-9648
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