Ray
look at the Cummins gen-sets have had no issues and non have blown up, no
voltage issues.
Jerry
On Fri, Feb 28, 2020, 12:41 PM Ray wrote:
> Some of the issues have been Generac not providing a simple wiring
> schematic, nor simply labeling the 2 start wires. 2nd is requiring either
> inter
That Isuzu-Stamford-Deap Sea mating has been time tested and proven by other
manufactures. Growers run them nearly continuously for years and years. Perfect
for off-grid.
> On Mar 4, 2020, at 4:07 PM, Matthew Sherald wrote:
>
> I’ve enjoyed following this thread. Just today a customer with a
I’ve enjoyed following this thread. Just today a customer with a Generac wrote
to update me on a long anticipated control board replacement that ended with
the discovery of a shot bearing and the need for more work/downtime.
I have another customer (whom I inherited) who has had a stationary Wi
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Ray,
Let me try to address some of those issues for you.
1) You can get the activation code before you take it to site, you just
need the serial number. Generac has a good warranty policy but they need to
know where the generator is and when it is installed to be able to provide
that.
2) An electri
Some of the issues have been Generac not providing a simple wiring
schematic, nor simply labeling the 2 start wires. 2nd is requiring
either internet connection or a call in to get the start code. Both
have been very problematic in remote locations with no phone service.
Totally unnecessary.
2 other small options are, marine generators and RV/truck APU generators.
Jay
Peltz power.
> On Feb 28, 2020, at 7:05 AM, Chris Mason wrote:
>
>
> Generac also has a nice 15KW Diesel Protector unit, that'll keep the lights
> on very nicely, is relatively inexpensive and I haven't heard any
Generac also has a nice 15KW Diesel Protector unit, that'll keep the lights
on very nicely, is relatively inexpensive and I haven't heard any
complaints about them failing. We had one Protector Diesel with a failed
fuel pump solenoid but I changed it out under warranty and there hasn't
been any oth
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> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On
> Behalf Of Ray
> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:26 PM
> To: RE-wrenches
Ray,
I'm a Generac dealer. Why are you having support problems? Generac has a
large dealer network, if the unit is under warranty you should have no
problem getting it fixed. Did you buy through a dealer and have them
install it? Why are the services expensive?
What failures are you seeing?
There
onda route, if they get a
good unit it's likely to last for a while, but if it's a dud out of the box good luck
getting it resolved.
Kevin
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Of Ray
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To:
Kevin
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Offgrid Generators?
I know we have covered this before, but I just continue to be disappointed with
the Gene
Ray
Your list mirrors mine.
Never. Ever. Ever. Buy or believe you’ll get support of any kind from Generac.
I fell for the lure of the ECO GEN and it ate itself one night while helping
our off grid home get through a hot cloudy summer day.
For my off grid experience since 2005, I would vote f
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Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:26 PM
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Offgrid Generators?
I know we ha
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Behalf Of Ray
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:26 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Offgrid Generators?
I know we have covered this before, but I just
It’s a race to the bottom!
At least in the manufacture’s residential offerings. Lawn mower engines.
Kohler, Cummins/Onan, and Generac still produce high quality industrial
machines. John Deere, Cummins, Volvo, and Rolls Royce engines. 125kva to
megawatts.
DynaGen controllers are good. I have se
Well, that's certainly a glowing (hot) review for Kohler. Amazing that
with as much progress as we've made with solar, MPPT controllers, and
Li+ batteries, the industry has gone backwards significantly in the
generator department. Kohler used to make a wonderful little water
cooled 1800 rpm mo
We recommend two setups:
1. Any correctly sized Honda with no auto-start. I have tried
unsuccessfully to get the auto-start (not remote start) to be 90% reliable.
Client can haul it to town if they need. Honda seems to make a pretty
reliable gasoline generator. This is how I run my off-grid home a
We Installed a Kohler 14RES, L.P. & the crank-case breather froze ( the
generator was on auto & was in a shelter), and the dip-stick blew out & the
generator had just started & set the engine on fire. Oil everywhere.
Luckily a worker saw the flames, (this was new Off-Grid construction), and was
Ray
Look at Cummins, easy programming, it will require a battery charger for
the starter, two wire auto start and great service
Jerry
On Thu, Feb 27, 2020, 2:25 PM Ray wrote:
> I know we have covered this before, but I just continue to be
> disappointed with the Generac Ecogen. Very high failur
We have had pretty good luck with the 14 kW Kohler which has an off-grid
warranty. Its not perfect but it seems solid. We have had a few people
with near 5000 hours on them. The controller is a bit of an energy hog but
its the best we've found that weighs all of these issues.
On Thu, Feb 27, 20
The Honda EU7000i also has it's own remote start kit that plugs into a
socket on the genset. I think it has a 140 foot cable. About as easy to
install as there is. Incredible life and reliability. We do not need a
genset here but many of my clients use these.
Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
"we go whe
Avoid Onan as well. Now a Cummins company with un-affordable field service
only policy.
On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 2:25 PM Ray wrote:
> I know we have covered this before, but I just continue to be
> disappointed with the Generac Ecogen. Very high failure rate, and
> support is poor. Service req
For small propane generators: Honda eu7000i w/propane conversion from GenConnex
and 2 wire start kit from GenLine. I’ve installed a couple dozen. 4-8k hours
life expectancy. Correct jet is a must for altitudes over 5.5k. Alternators are
a bit weak so I install a NOKO that’s plugged into the gene
I know we have covered this before, but I just continue to be
disappointed with the Generac Ecogen. Very high failure rate, and
support is poor. Service requires expensive on site service. Also the
no load AC draw and programming setup is just not off grid ready at
all. I'm still not seeing
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