Re: [RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-12-01 Thread Mac Lewis
ing hot air in to cool. >> http://power.cummins.com/onanpowerWeb/navigation.do?pageId=660 >> >> Kevin >> -Original Message- >> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]On >> Behalf Of jay peltz >> Sent: November 20, 2014 10:11

Re: [RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-11-21 Thread Gary Willett
der a >>> service truck body, we fabricate a stand - with baffles for breathing >>> otherwise it can overheat by drawing hot air in to cool. >>> http://power.cummins.com/onanpowerWeb/navigation.do?pageId=660 >>> >>> Kevin >>> -Original Mess

Re: [RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-11-21 Thread jay peltz
o cool. >> http://power.cummins.com/onanpowerWeb/navigation.do?pageId=660 >> >> Kevin >> -Original Message- >> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]On >> Behalf Of jay peltz >> Sent: November 20, 2014 10:11 AM >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-11-21 Thread Mac Lewis
t; From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]On > Behalf Of jay peltz > Sent: November 20, 2014 10:11 AM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: [RE-wrenches] propane generator > > > Hi All, > > I know this has been discussed before. > I can't seem t

Re: [RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-11-20 Thread Kevin Pegg
Behalf Of jay peltz Sent: November 20, 2014 10:11 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] propane generator Hi All, I know this has been discussed before. I can't seem to find the threads about propane generators. I've got a client with a Kohler 8.5 that is having problems. Hes l

Re: [RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-11-20 Thread Tump
Jay good luck w/ wally! I like the command mobile from Onan, requires the Atkinson gen start module and they also have 2 wire start residential units AND good support out of Eureka! On Nov 20, 2014, at 1:10 PM, jay peltz wrote: > Hi All, > > I know this has been discussed before. > I can't se

Re: [RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-11-20 Thread Jarmo . Venalainen
.com | Site: www.SEsolar.com | Address: 3700 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4M1 *** Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: jay peltz To: RE-wrenches , Date: 11/20/2014 10:31 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] propane generator Sent by: "RE-wrenches" Hi All, I

Re: [RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-11-20 Thread Jerry Shafer
We have only used cummins gen-sets have had only a couple issues and they were right on it we have used them for small 13K units up to 250K Units. Jerry On Nov 20, 2014 8:31 AM, "jay peltz" wrote: > Hi All, > > I know this has been discussed before. > I can't seem to find the threads about propan

[RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-11-20 Thread jay peltz
Hi All, I know this has been discussed before. I can't seem to find the threads about propane generators. I've got a client with a Kohler 8.5 that is having problems. Hes looking for good quality options other than the Kohler. thanks in advance, jay _

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-23 Thread Richard L Ratico
William, It's my understanding the SMA Sunny Island inverters do this as well. Dick Ratico Solarwind Electric --- You wrote: Darryl: There is a scenario in which problems occur: If your loads exceed the generator capacity, the Outback system will fail. The Xantrex inverters are superior in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-22 Thread William Miller
Darryl: There is a scenario in which problems occur: If your loads exceed the generator capacity, the Outback system will fail. The Xantrex inverters are superior in this scenario in that they will transition to invert mode to synchronize with the generator and support the generator as long

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-22 Thread Jason Szumlanski
I should have been a bit more clear about my application. I'm not worried about battery charging rates or load percentage on the generator. I've already determined that this size generator will normally run at a good efficiency level. I am more concerned with the quality, longevity, and enclosure.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Allan Sindelar
On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 3:17 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters The Onan RS2 shown in the generators article in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Mark Frye
ar.com _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 3:17 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters Th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Allan Sindelar
takes a lot of words to describe and decide what is the correct generator sizing. Darryl --- On Wed, 7/21/10, Mark Frye wrote: From: Mark Frye Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters To: "'RE-wrenches'" Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Darryl Thayer
more power the Outback can reduce the charging rate until the AC load diminishes. It takes a lot of words to describe and decide what is the correct generator sizing. Darryl --- On Wed, 7/21/10, Mark Frye wrote: > From: Mark Frye > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual O

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Mark Frye
ts.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jason Szumlanski Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:21 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters I'm looking for experiences/recommendations for a 15-20kW propane generator. It would be going in a

[RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski
I'm looking for experiences/recommendations for a 15-20kW propane generator. It would be going in an off-grid system with dual Outback 3600W inverter/chargers. The excess capacity would power larger loads than the inverters can handle. Fuel economy and harsh environment performance are the top prio

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-13 Thread Allan Sindelar
I have waited to hear what other Wrenches have recommended in order to learn from you all. Here's my ridiculously long-winded $.02: The generator article in the current HP took almost a year and several edits to write. As long as it ended up being, it was substantially shortened from early drafts.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-13 Thread jay peltz
I have used a number of the Kohler 8.5kw propane and I'm very happy with them. They are a bit big for a single inverter, but a good match for 2. Sound and weather enclosure, 2 wire start, can be configured for full power 120v or 120/240. Of the 8 or so installed only problems with 1 or 2, bu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-11 Thread Brian Teitelbaum
g] On Behalf Of Ezra Auerbach Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 9:57 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator Hi, I find the inverter generators by Honda awesome. During our northwet winters I have to charge a couple times a week. The fact that engine speed and attendant

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-11 Thread Ezra Auerbach
and Harvey Firestone, March 1931 -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Travis Creswell Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:27 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-11 Thread dan
smaller portable gen set (like a Honda 2000i). db Dan Brown President Foxfire Energy Corp. Renewable Energy Systems (802)-483-2564 www.Foxfire-Energy.com NABCEP #092907-44 Original Message Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator From: Brian Teitelbaum Date: Thu, June 11, 2009 2

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-11 Thread Brian Teitelbaum
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 9:27 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator If I may humbly offer different opinion, I no longer specify 1800 RPM generators because they are ridiculously expensive to begin with and when the do break it's long after warranty and the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-11 Thread David Palumbo
Of Travis Creswell Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:27 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator If I may humbly offer different opinion, I no longer specify 1800 RPM generators because they are ridiculously expensive to begin with and when the do break it's long af

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-11 Thread Dana
enches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Travis Creswell Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:27 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator If I may humbly offer different opinion, I no longer specify 1800 RPM generators because they are

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-11 Thread Travis Creswell
ybody else's climate. Best, Travis Creswell Ozark Energy Services -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dana Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 6:42 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-10 Thread Dana
1 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator I use a military surplus 15 kW gasoline genset, converted to propane, and wired to an ATS for emergency backup power. I am grid connected, no batteries. It works fine and runs my entire house when I need it. If you want

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-10 Thread roger dixon
Woofenden Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:56 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator A client with a remote off-grid system and two OutBack FXs is looking for the right generator to buy. He prefers propane because they already have it on site. Any

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-10 Thread Matt Tritt
I will chime in here and say that Kohler requires that an "authorized" Kohler technician install and commission thier units - or warranty claims will be for naught. Naught good! Lister is great, but the little 7 kW unit vibrates harshly. Onan is also great, but they use the Lister engine themse

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-10 Thread Jennifer Bryce
Hi Ian I know your looking for a LP unit but if a diesel unit will work, we only use Kubota 1800 rpm units from Next- Gen. http://www.nextgenerationpower.com/ Outstanding unit with high quality power. Logan On Jun 10, 2009, at 2:54-Jun 10, Richard L Ratico wrote: Ian, I like Kohler

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-10 Thread Richard L Ratico
Ian, I like Kohler too, but, last time I checked, you needed at least the 15KW model to get an enclosure, 1800 rpms and an onboard alternator. The Backwoods Solar Catalog recommends the Kohler 10ERG. It may not be available with an enclosure. According to them, it's classified as mobile, so,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-10 Thread a karnitz
Skies Solar Renewable Energy Solutions CA lic. 916318 C46 Arcata, CA 95521 707-834-9434   --- On Wed, 6/10/09, Ian Woofenden wrote: From: Ian Woofenden Subject: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 11:55 AM A client with a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-10 Thread David Palumbo
Kohler -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Ian Woofenden Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:56 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator A client with a

[RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

2009-06-10 Thread Ian Woofenden
A client with a remote off-grid system and two OutBack FXs is looking for the right generator to buy. He prefers propane because they already have it on site. Any recommendations? Thanks, Ian -- Ian Woofenden , Senior Editor, Home Power magazine Subscriptions: $24.95 per year PO Box 520, As