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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> > > > -- > Chris Mason > Solar systems designer > Generac Generators Industrial technician > > Comet Systems Ltd DBA Comet Solar > Anguilla Cell 264.235.5670 > WhatsApp 264.235.5670 > Skype: netconcepts > www.cometsolar.com > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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