Anyone know of a source for new 1800 rpm propane adaptable gensets in North America / Canada, something less weary-some than the generic 3600 rpm Kohlers etc.? Noise is the prime concern for us, I'll be building a sound insulated generator shed some ways away from our cabin but we have near neighbours.
We are looking for a reliable 8-12 KW genset to support our off grid PV system in the grey winters of the PNW. We have a small inverter propane genset to use for finish charge, but we need something remote start capable for bulk charge and shop use support.
Our neighbour just installed what turned out to be a very noisy 8 KW Kohler - Seems nice on the controls side, but not so great on the mechanical / noise / longevity side.
I've been considering getting a Honda eu7000 and propane / remote start kits, but the eu series are not really prime gen sets (no pressure lube system, small oil pan) and they weren't designed with propane in mind or PV system support. We get propane delivered by barge anyways so LPG is the fuel of choice for us.
If they only still made something like the old Onan JB or JC series gensets - pressure lubed, oil filter, twin cylinder, 1800 rpm, non-plastic working parts ..... lots of folks have these running on propane.
We are looking for a reliable 8-12 KW genset to support our off grid PV system in the grey winters of the PNW. We have a small inverter propane genset to use for finish charge, but we need something remote start capable for bulk charge and shop use support.
Our neighbour just installed what turned out to be a very noisy 8 KW Kohler - Seems nice on the controls side, but not so great on the mechanical / noise / longevity side.
I've been considering getting a Honda eu7000 and propane / remote start kits, but the eu series are not really prime gen sets (no pressure lube system, small oil pan) and they weren't designed with propane in mind or PV system support. We get propane delivered by barge anyways so LPG is the fuel of choice for us.
If they only still made something like the old Onan JB or JC series gensets - pressure lubed, oil filter, twin cylinder, 1800 rpm, non-plastic working parts ..... lots of folks have these running on propane.
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