Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-11 Thread Sean Heskett
> af...@zirkel.us> > *Reply-To: *AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > *Date: *Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 11:19 AM > *To: *AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions > > > > called the guy, he said ~$20k but considerin

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-11 Thread Gino A. Villarini
$20k for a single 250W unit? From: AF on behalf of Sean Heskett Reply-To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 11:19 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions called the guy, he said ~$20k but considering that we

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-11 Thread chuck
, 2019 9:16 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions yes thank you for bringing up the carbon monoxide risks. that's why i'm looking for a generator that's deigned to be installed inside. when i call generac they say no, can't be done unless you order

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-11 Thread Sean Heskett
;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2Q9WBrAYVm3Fn970Jd6VA> > www.aeronetpr.com | Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, PR 00968 > > *From: *AF on behalf of Ken Hohhof < > af...@kwisp.com> > *Reply-To: *AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > *Date: *Monday, September 9, 2

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-11 Thread Sean Heskett
yes thank you for bringing up the carbon monoxide risks. that's why i'm looking for a generator that's deigned to be installed inside. when i call generac they say no, can't be done unless you order the generator that can literally power a small city. we are working with an architect to design

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-10 Thread Gino A. Villarini
Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, PR 00968 From: AF on behalf of Ken Hohhof Reply-To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Date: Monday, September 9, 2019 at 8:09 PM To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' Subject: Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions I seem to remember there was discussion here about

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-10 Thread chuck
In snow country I have mounted outdoor rated generators on an 8’ tall pedestal. From: Daniel White Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 8:36 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions Every indoor generator I've ever seen has been in a separate

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-10 Thread Daniel White
get stranded on mountaintops.  I have had carbon monoxide poisoning twice and did not notice it coming on. Obviously I was lucky both times. I guess a good CO detector would be a must. *From:* Robert *Sent:* Monday, September 09, 2019 6:51 PM *To:* af@af.afmug.com *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] gener

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-09 Thread Seth Mattinen
On 9/9/19 6:03 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: That’s horrible.  We always had the generators in a separate room.  One end of the shelter was walled off just for the generator. But good point, sometimes you get stranded on mountaintops.  I have had carbon monoxide poisoning twice and did not notice it

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-09 Thread Chuck McCown
times. I guess a good CO detector would be a must. From: Robert Sent: Monday, September 09, 2019 6:51 PM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions Please don't put it in an area that any personnel are likely to take shelter in. We lost two good radio techs out

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-09 Thread Robert
Please don't put it in an area that any personnel are likely to take shelter in.   We lost two good radio techs out this way last year due to that.  Was supposed to be safe for them.  Killed them before they could drink 1/2 cup of coffee... On 9/9/19 4:58 PM, Daniel White wrote: The Long

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-09 Thread chuck
Last time I looked in to them they are not suitable for super cold sites. They make copious amounts of water which tends to freeze them up. From: Ken Hohhof Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 6:08 PM To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' Subject: Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions I seem

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-09 Thread Ken Hohhof
Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions The Long Lines sites I've visited in Colorado at that altitude had diesel generators but they were also not off-grid. I know the comm site at Almagre Mountain was a huge remediation issue with the diesel tanks there. Check out

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-09 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
I haven't had a chance to use one of these in production, but several customers I've talked to at packetflux have reported using a RV generator with good success. You'll need to arrange for sufficient ventilation through louvers, etc.. The exhaust can be through an extended tailpipe. -forrest

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-09 Thread Daniel White
The Long Lines sites I've visited in Colorado at that altitude had diesel generators but they were also not off-grid.  I know the comm site at Almagre Mountain was a huge remediation issue with the diesel tanks there. Check out the Cummins Onan 5.5HGJAE-2144.  Since it is designed for RV

Re: [AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-09 Thread Lewis Bergman
Most of the larger sites with very large gensets, including all of Verizon's and AT"s LATA switching sites have generators indoors. It sounds like you better put the exhaust and intake pretty high on the building. I think most with transfer switches, exercise and such are 7kw to 10kw. I would

[AFMUG] generator suggestions

2019-09-09 Thread Sean Heskett
Hello fellow borg members, We will be building an off grid (solar) tower site at 10,000 feet MSL that receives over 500 inches of snow and has a typical settled snow depth of 10 feet. (I know, we are crazy, but people need internet lol ;) Because of the deep snow it will be necessary to put the