Diesel generator sets have been starting at low temperatures for decades. Mainly because they’ll have a tank type block heater that can be as much as 2500 watts, depending on the size of the engine and the ambient (low) temperature expected.
Parity in cost between a gas (propane or natural gas) and diesel generator set doesn’t start to occur until around 60kW-80kW. Below that and a diesel has a much higher acquisition cost but a lower operating cost. My 25kW propane set and a 500 gallon in ground tank, including installation, was around $25k. While my installation was pretty simple, installation is often the larger of the costs. People rarely understand this, and as a result throw a fit when they get quotes for stationary standby sets. That’s why a lot of suppliers won’t quote you line items on a quote, just a complete price. -D > On Feb 16, 2021, at 6:30 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <[email protected]> > wrote: > > i've been trying to choose between Diesel and propane for a whole house > generator, and decided in favor of propane due to this -14°F night. I have > doubts that a Diesel genset would have started when they turned to power > off at 7AM this morning. > > On Tue, Feb 16, 2021 at 4:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> That’s why I thought about one of those portable diesel generators. They >> are quite a bit more expensive though. You would probably be half way to a >> whole home setup. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Feb 16, 2021, at 4:25 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < >> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I'd call ahead, but you never know. Worth a call. >>> >>> I have a generator out in the garage, it's one of those in a square-tube >>> steel frame with two wheels so you can cart it around. I got it for free >>> because it "doesn't run." 8KW, with a Briggs engine. Haven't messed >>> with it, gussing it just needs a good carburetor cleaning. Probably >>> should, it would be nice to have if it's ever needed. >>> >>> Allan >>> >>> Okiebenz via Mercedes <[email protected]> writes: >>> >>>> When the key to the ML arrives in the mail today, I half way thought >> about heading to HF and picking up a generator. I feel it would probably be >> a waste of time though as I would imagine they are sold >>>> Out. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > > -- > OK Don > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher > Von Braun > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
