I'd suggest finding out who the industrial engine dealers are in a large nearby city (Richmond, VA?) then see who is assembling gensets from which engines. I've had good relationships with a couple of small builders over the years, one Isuzu and one Kubota based (though mostly Diesels, after the wonderful 2.5l Ford went away.) Occasionally, one of these dealer/builders will innovate and build nontraditional stuff (http://www.nextgenerationpower.com/ comes to mind.)
On Jun 22, 2010, at 21:45 , Jeff Yago wrote: > I know this topic has come up before, but am hoping there are some new > products out there. > > Although we are doing more grid tie these days, we still get more than our > share of off grid systems due to the fact that e have been doing this for son > long that there was a time when all systems were battery based. For many > years we were installing 1800 RPM Kohlers with really good experience until > they quit making their own engines and now all Kohlers propane units under > 25 kW (I think) are 3600 RPM machines and do not have the same performance as > the 1800 RPM units. Once this engine and RPM change happened I think they > must have started to have more warranty issues, as now they try to void the > warranty if they find out your are using it for off-grid solar backup > application. I also know the Genawrecks also limit their warranties to grid > backup only, so we started looking around for a more robust propane generator > in the 12 to 17 kW residential range. > > So far the only generator we have found that the manufacturer will allow full > time backup off grid application is the Gelette line. Anybody have any > experience with these. We are considering taking them on and start stocking, > but not sure if there are any quality, service, or repair issues. Anyone > using these, or can suggest another line that will not void warranty for off > grid? > > Thanks, > > Jeff Yago >
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