Hi Luke, Another thing about the Kohler 14 RESA that I like is that you don't have to go back after 20-30 hours of run-time to adjust the valves. That's a big bonus for an off-grid client that lives a ways out.
On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 6:22 AM, Mac Lewis <maclew...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Luke, > > Speaking to your questions regarding the 14 RESA; yes, the warranty term > is reduced for off-grid use. It goes to 1000 hr or 18 month whichever > comes first. We've had decent luck with these units, they are less > expensive than the 6kW EcoGen. We've had one controller fail and one motor > failure, but that machine was ran very hard and neglected. > > Kohler is set up much differently than Generac, they defer tech support to > the master distributor who sells you the unit. In Colorado, the master > distributor is EC Power out of Denver and they do a decent job having parts > and generators in stock. I think that you are supposed to be Kohler > certified to do warranty work, but Kohler is more relaxed (and less > organized) than Generac so I bet there may be some flexibility with that, > especially if no one is certified in your area. > > With this being said, there is nothing great about this machine, and I'm > looking for something better. > > > > > On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 3:04 PM, Bob Ellison <reelli...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I have been using a lot of additives in testing. >> >> >> >> Best so far is PRI D for diesel with PRI G for gas This is what the treat >> locomotives and freighters with for long term storage. Very concentrated, >> an ounce treats something like 16 gallons. >> >> Best to treat when filling and keep tank full at least while not being >> used. Fill it and park it so to speak. The full tank keeps condensation >> from forming so rapidly. >> >> >> >> 2nd would be K 100 MD and MG it has long term storage additives the >> regular K 100 does not have. Good product but the PRI G/D is better >> >> >> >> Stabil has not impressed me >> >> >> >> Anybody storing fuel wants to be filling the tanks and treating them NOW, >> it will probably not be this low in the fall. >> >> >> >> It is nice to pick up the chain saw, mower or tiller and have it start >> with no major headaches after a year layover! >> >> >> >> Just from my testing and experience, >> >> >> >> Bob Ellison >> >> >> >> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On >> Behalf Of *Dave >> *Sent:* Thursday, May 05, 2016 2:21 PM >> *To:* 'RE-wrenches' <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> >> >> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update? >> >> >> >> For off grid systems with back up charging powered by diesel, what is the >> best fuel treatment to add to a 275 gallon diesel fuel tank that is sitting >> about half full? >> >> >> >> The summer use of the diesel gen is typically very low until November on >> a properly sized PV system here in Vermont. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dave >> >> >> >> David Palumbo >> >> Independent Power LLC >> >> 462 Solar Way Drive >> >> Hyde Park, VT 05655 >> >> 802-371-8678 cell >> >> 802-888-4917 home >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org >> <re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>] *On Behalf Of *Chris Mason >> *Sent:* Thursday, May 05, 2016 12:49 PM >> *To:* RE-wrenches >> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update? >> >> >> >> This is the major disadvantage of diesel over propane. >> >> Diesel can be corrupted with bacteria, water through condensation and >> algae. Fuel polishing is the process to clean the diesel and remove the >> contaminants, the equipment is expensive so it is normally done as a >> service. >> >> If the fuel goes bad, it can ruin the injectors and pump, requiring a >> very expensive service. >> >> Propane dissipates in the engine, and propane stores indefinitely without >> degradation. >> >> >> >> http://criticalfueltech.com/faq.html >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 10:02 AM, jay <jay.pe...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Question to all the generator techs out there. >> >> >> >> I’ve always been told that you don’t want a diesel to be sitting for long >> periods. Fuel can go bad, all that sort of thing. >> >> Vs propane which doesn’t care. >> >> >> >> Is that true? >> >> Or in mild climates will a monthly must run be OK? >> >> >> >> Thanks >> >> jay >> >> >> >> >> >> On May 5, 2016, at 6:13 AM, Mac Lewis <maclew...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> Chris, >> >> >> >> Yes, this is a good point. The QT series from Generac is a great machine >> and pricing is better than any other machine in that size that I've seen. >> Is there an off-grid warranty on the QT series? >> >> >> >> On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 3:14 AM, Chris Mason <cometenergysyst...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Chris Mason >> >> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ >> >> Solar Design Engineer >> >> Generac Generators Industrial technician >> >> >> >> www.cometsolar.com <http://www.cometenergysystems.com> >> >> 264.235.5670 >> >> 869.662.5670 >> >> Skype: netconcepts >> ------------------------------ >> >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2016.0.7596 / Virus Database: 4565/12169 - Release Date: 05/05/16 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> >> > > > -- > > > > Mac Lewis > > *"Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates* > -- Mac Lewis *"Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates*
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