Hi Ray,
Yes indeed I'm used to 10-30 KW gensets as I mostly do larger systems so
I've fallen out of experience with smaller sets. I've been specing
mostly diesels. Used to install Onan propane sets years ago but those
can be pricey too.
This is a customer that has been buying $1000 gensets and starting
manually and abusing their lead-acids so I've been after them to get an
decent auto-start genset - so even the $4K+ for the Honda (plus the $400
for the remote start module) is a steep change for them. I installed
the $350 Conext AGS module 2 years ago when I built the system but they
never got a decent genny that it could trigger.
So looking for less than $6K options for them in autostart.
It's a very modest load/system - a 6 KW inverter with 32 KWhrs (16
usable) of Surrettes. 3 KW of solar all mounted in/on a dual axle
cargo trailer - they use only fridges and lights but they have a damn
sewage pump - which is why we upgraded from a 4 KW Conext to a 6 KW.
So yes very open to the low end of the larger sets - any small 8-12 KW
diesels our there for reasonable price? Or propane units that will
last? I'd love to go 1800 rpm for them but within the budget - not sure
it's possible? and of course that is decent wave-form to make the
Conext XW Pro happy.
Thanks for redirecting - a welcome input for sure!
Best,
Jeff
Ray <mailto:[email protected]>
January 17, 2022 at 8:11 PM
I have a question: why so small a generator? I've always regretted
under sizing the genny for battery charging. Larger gensets are not
as fuel hungry as you might think. I was surprised recently when I
did some calcs, and found that a larger genset would actually get
slightly better fuel consumption at the proposed load.
Plus the larger gensets are usually built to last longer than the
portable stuff.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760
On 1/17/22 5:33 PM, Jeff Clearwater wrote:
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January 17, 2022 at 4:33 PM
Hello Again All,
Or I'd consider suggesting propane to the customer as well. Any
experience with know compatibles in propane?
txnks
jc
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Jeff Clearwater <mailto:[email protected]>
January 17, 2022 at 1:29 PM
Thanks All,
Aren't there any 5-8 KW gas gennys out there already set up for 2-wire
start? We do that all the time with bigger units.
Thanks again!
Best,
jc
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Jay <mailto:[email protected]>
January 17, 2022 at 1:19 PM
Hi Jeff
The generator is not set up for 2 wire remote.
The two options that I know of are the one I sent you which converts
the remote to 2 wire.
Disadvantage of this one is that it will only attempt the start 1
time. But that generator on gasoline seems to start every time first
time. Propane conversion not.
Or the factory unit which like this one.
https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/Honda-32380-Z37-820ZA/p65440.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAxJSPBhAoEiwAeO_fP1IhOE5lCjwjD81BLmbvGVudBjZaJN_siF2UiT4xbNe9uhGxusSlWxoCEKsQAvD_BwE
The advantage of this one is that it follows the inverter ags start
programming so you get 3 attempts if memory serves.
But you’ve got to figure out the correct ags protocol on the Xw.
Hope this helps
Jay
Jeff Clearwater <mailto:[email protected]>
January 17, 2022 at 12:38 PM
Thanks Michael and Jay!
If the generator is a 2-wire start why is there the need for
additional remote start relays? Does the Honda not come fully
equipped? And if not is there a generator that does?
Thanks,
Jeff
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