Hi Todd, When recommending generators to clients I make sure they understand operating costs to look at it full picture. Some care, some don't. But the reality is if the gen will get significant run time (100's or 1,000's of hrs) a year then operational fuel costs becomes much more significant than the capital cost of the engine. It does depend on your local costs for fuel, but propane engines in my experience are at least 2x the cost to run compared to diesel. Also good to check if there is a local service place in case issues with propane. Diesel mechanics are plentiful, propane not so much. The Onan RS12,000 unit, the old style one was a proven performer. I have dozens in the field with up to 8,000 hrs on some units. That unit was abandoned and replaced with a new style I have not used. I echo what most say re: Generac, but the off-grid model does appear to be about the best option available today. Kohler makes really nice units too, high end with high end price. Also remember to break that engine in according to the manual!! Critical. Not doing that properly can = a oil burner. I would set them up with a load bank and break it in at the shop before installing. Kevin Pegg Industrial / Commercial sales EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. Http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca
-----Original Message----- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]On Behalf Of toddc...@finestplanet.com Sent: January 29, 2013 7:40 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] generator suggestions wrenches, i am working on a design for an off grid camp. they need a new generator as the one they have is a total pos. i am interested in suggestions for a commercial grade, 10 to 15 kW propane fueled unit. are kohler and onan still the best thing going or am i living in the past? thanks, todd Sent from Finest Planet WebMail. Sent from Finest Planet WebMail.
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