Generator Genius' Get In Here.

[SOCOM42]

Sparky has a good one!^^^

We have the DuraMax 4400EH Dual Fuel and the Champion 3400 w/Inverter Dual Fuel. Added a Transfer Switch last year or so and I'd highly recommend it.

I have never run either genny on gasoline, LP gas only. My opinion is that LP gas is the way to go! Much cleaner, easier and LP gas never goes bad nor does it gum up anything like corn fuel does.

I have the same DuraMax generator, never used gasoline in it, just propane, it is the one I use the most.

There is a backup to it, 2,500w gas only. used it for years, two oil burners and a fridge and freezer.

Then I have a Coleman 7,500w gas job that is 30 years old, never run it,

no need to, it sits dry today, ready if needed.

Then I have a USGI Diesel that is 25 kw, 3 phase, set up to run shop if needed,

have never used it, just test it every year.

The only things that need to be run are two oil burners, two refrigerators and two freezer chest.

The lights will come off of that also, but they are really not needed,

have plenty of oil and kerosene lamps for that.

The 4,400 will do the job nicely and is not too thirsty.

I bought the dual fuel for the propane side, stuff stores forever,

have 10 twenty five pounders for it and 6, 100 pound tanks.

The hundreds are backups for the backup heaters or the kitchen stove.

I back feed through a 50 amp welding outlet,

#8 SO wire for feed from genset

(use same as an extension for the MIG welder when I need to take it outside).

The Coleman has its own wiring underground to the distribution panel.

Why go too big on a genset? All you will be doing is burning needed fuel making power that will go unused.

[BucketBack]

I haven't lit my LP furnaces yet, it will be cold 2nite. I'll sleep on a electric heating pad 2nite, with a heavy wool blanky.

[Innkeeper]

I haven't lit my LP furnaces yet, it will be cold 2nite. I'll sleep on a electric heating pad 2nite, with a heavy wool blanky.

It is 50 here right now but supposed to be 70 again tomorrow. Was 45 when I woke up this morning. I will not turn my furnace on yet trying to hold out until mid Oct. But I have good insulation.....though I do need to get a good generator for backup so I have been keeping tabs on all the comments and will do some research and shopping this weekend.

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[Modfan]

I have craftsman 4500. I bought used in 96' It has a Honda motor and just keeps chugging along. I have stationary LPG Gillette 12kw that I need to put a new stator on and I have a 50kw Mecc Alte genend I need to stick on a 350 someday.

[Sasquatch]

It is 50 here right now but supposed to be 70 again tomorrow. Was 45 when I woke up this morning. I will not turn my furnace on yet trying to hold out until mid Oct. But I have good insulation.....though I do need to get a good generator for backup so I have been keeping tabs on all the comments and will do some research and shopping this weekend.

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Was 77 here today at 6 am.

[Inor]

Gonna buy a genny this weekend and I'm heavily leaning towards the Honda EU3000iS. Kinda pricey though.

So what generator do you have and would you buy it again or go with something else?



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Are they even available in your area? If so, snap it up ASAP!

The reason I ask is because I spoke to a guy about an estimate on a 22kw Generac system for M.T. Acres. They were saying it is 6-9 MONTHS backlog to even get the generator and maybe the parts for installation. (Of course, they want my money up front, not when the unit comes in. - Good luck trying to get a timely install 9 months after they have already pissed away my money on cheap whiskey and whores. So I did not pull the trigger yet.)

[Sasquatch]

Are they even available in your area? If so, snap it up ASAP!

The reason I ask is because I spoke to a guy about an estimate on a 22kw Generac system for M.T. Acres. They were saying it is 6-9 MONTHS backlog to even get the generator and maybe the parts for installation. (Of course, they want my money up front, not when the unit comes in. - Good luck trying to get a timely install 9 months after they have already pissed away my money on cheap whiskey and whores. So I did not pull the trigger yet.)

Portable Gennys are available because I have seen them. As for the kind you're talking about I'm not sure. Me and Lady Sas talked about getting one of those but ultimately decided not to since we plan to be out of this godforsaken cesspool in 5-6 years. Maybe sooner if forced.

[Prepared One]

Dual fuel is the way to go. Propane is much easier to store and it is cleaner. My Generator will run the whole house, just plug and play.

[Mad Trapper]

Most diesel Mil gennys have fuel pumps. If you have fuel oil heat thats usually a 275 gal tank when full. The smaller ones , 3 KW have Yanmar 016D engines which sip fuel

MEP802A 5kW Military Diesel Generator with ASK. 0.57-gal/hr onan diesel

Identification Data
Description 5 kW TQG, 60 Hz, DED, Skid Mtd 5 kW TQG, DED, 400Hz, Skid Mtd
Model MEP-802A MEP-812A
NSN 6115-01-274-7387 6115-01-274-7391
LIN G11966 G12102
Specification MIL-DTL-53133/1 MIL-DTL-53133/2
SSN M53500 M53500
Trailer mounted configurations PU- 797A: Figure A-6; AN/MJQ- 35A: Figure A-7and; AN/MJQ-36: Figure A-8 None
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions LWH (in) 51 x 32 x 37 (Cube:34 ft3)
Wet Weight (lbs) 888 911
Engine Onan DN2M Diesel, 2 cylinder/4 stroke, 11.0hp @1800 RPM, 24VDC start, liquid-cooled.
Instrumentation Hour meter, voltmeter, frequency, amps (% RL), oil pressure, fuel, coolant temp, battery amps, emergency stop, battle short
Fuels Diesel DL-1, DL-2; Jet Fuel JP-8
Fuel Capacity Fuel tank: 5 gallons
Performance Characteristics
Power Rating 5kW, 0.8 pf @ 4000ft/120°F; 110% Max Power; De-rate: 3.5%/1000 ft from 4000 to 8000 ft
Environmental Capability -25°F (-50°F with Winterization Kit) to 125°F, rain, humidity, altitude, sand/dust, transportation, cold storage: -60°F, salt spray, fungus, 15° incline.
Protective Devices Automatic shut down with emergency bypass for low oil pressure, coolant high-temp, no fuel, and over-voltage.
Fuel Consumption 0.57 gph @ rated load. 0.56 gph @ rated load.
Human Factors MIL-STD-1474.
Noise 70 dBA @ 7 meters (23 ft).
Reliability (MTBF) 486 hr @ 80% LCL 479 hr @ 80% LCL
Maintenance Ratio less than 0.05
Electrical Characteristics
Connection 120/240V, 1ph, 3 wire 120V, 1ph, 2 wire 120/208V, 3ph, 4 wire
Voltage Adj Range 228 –252 V 114 – 126 V 205 –220 V
Frequency Adj Range ±3%
Electrical Drip-proof generator enclosure, fungus & moisture treated, solid state voltage regulator, brushless rotary exciter, solderless connectors, 60Hz: Onan alternator, 4 pole; 400Hz: Onan alternator, 24 pole. Convenience receptacle on 60Hz set.
Electrical Performance
Electric Power Quality AC Voltage Frequency
Regulation 3% 3%
Modulation 2.5%
Short term steady state stability (30 sec) 2% bandwidth 2% bandwidth
Long term steady state stability (4 hr) 4% bandwidth 3% bandwidth
Appl./rejection of rated load, recovery time 20% dip/rise, 3 sec 3% under/4% over, 3 sec
Motor load 35% dip, 5 sec to 95% init volt
Max waveform deviation factor 6% (1 phase); 5% (3 phase)
Individual waveform harmonic 3% (1 phase); 2% (3 phase)
EMI Meets MIL-STD-461C, Part 9
EMP HAEMP IAW MIL-STD-2169

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[Piratesailor]

Good advice here.

Go big. Get the largest one you can afford.

Dual fuel is the way to go. Even tri-fuel. Especially if you have natural gas to your house.

The duramax is a good unit. Friend bought one and love it.