George,
We investigated these units about 4 years ago, and they were our first pick
for converting to Propaine backup.
However, at the time we decided against it for cost reasons. We did not need
16Kwatt and we were not aware of a 7Kwatt model at that time.
The $3500 for the 16K base unit is not the only cost. The autotranser switch
added about $500, and then the Propain Tank is also an additional cost, but
more importantly, the second we used Propaine in a cmmercial building, we
needed a licensed Propain installer to do the work, to meet landlords
requirements, which added another grand or two.
We instead installed Triplite 3500 watt power inverters $500 + 8 high end
batteries (C&D150AH batteries @ $350 each, but have a 10year + lifespan).
The arguement was that generators can be finicky, sometimes not starting on
demand, if not routinely tested and started, and with the battery inverter
solution we also were bypassing a high UPS cost, which is high for 3500watt
rated units. So we solved our problem for 3 grand, instead of 6 grand after
all considered, said, and done.
Now with that said..... Seeing a 7Kwatt unit for only $2000, that changes
everything! It would definately be more cost effective doing the generator
instead of batteries.
Tom DeReggi
RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc
IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband
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From: "George Rogato" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 12:27 PM
Subject: [WISPA] Low cost generator
http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=538
I'm in the market for a generator and came across this one.
The auto transfer switch and propane caught my eye and I figured I'd share
it with the list.
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