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GAS GENERATORS
People face the real problem of power outages--from floods, hurricanes, ice storms, or simply undependable grid power. Or, if you're building an off-grid home, you may need power during construction or until your alternate energy system is installed. Burning fossil fuel may be noisy and smoky--but generators
can be cost-effective in the short term, are also used to top off your batteries as needed in low light, low wind or winter conditions, and can provide temporary power in emergency situations.
Many persons find that adding a battery system and inverter to their generator can be a very cost-effective move (a gen-verter system). If a large load or two is powered on a daily or weekly basis, while that AC load is being run, the generator can be charging your batteries via a charger in the inverter. Then, when the generator is shut down, smaller loads (lights, TV, VCR, radio, computer, etc.) can be run through the inverter from the battery bank. When a generator is being run to power just small loads, its fuel consumption is hardly efficient. It's best to optimize the generator's full output for the loads you're running. Otherwise you're wearing out your generator, while you're wasting fuel--just to power some small loads.
See our GENERATOR page
for more information.
GENERATOR SAFETY TIPS:
1) Hire an electrician to wire your generator. There will not be a problem with grid (utility) interaction if you do.
2) Always make sure that your home circuits are disconnected from the utility prior to starting your generator. Before re-connecting to the utility power, make certain your generator is off and all protective breakers are in place.
3) Do not attempt to repair your generator. Hire a qualified service person. Your generator is a mechanical beast, and will require regular servicing (oil changes, etc.).
4) Make certain your generator will power the loads you want--proper sizing is very important.
5) DO NOT BYPASS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON YOUR GENERATOR!
6) Make sure your conductors (extension cords, wire) are rated for the loads you plan to power.
7) Generators are extremely hot under operation; don't touch, and keep in a well ventilated place, like outdoors or in a separate, ventilated shed.
8) Store fuels safely and in proper containers and locations.
9) Keep children and pets away from generators and fuels at all times!
We offer many types of generators; let us know what options, fuel and KW range you desire.
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TRI-FUELED CONVENIENCE/ Pow'r Gard!
Imagine a generator that can utilize gasoline, LP (propane) or natural gas, with NO special or expensive conversion kits! These units are intended to bridge the price and industrial performance gap between cheap generators from discount houses and high-performance, long-lived units for commercial and industrial usage. These engines meet or exceed clean burning, low emission EPA standards. Two year limited warranty, and toll-free service information is just a call away. Here are the two units we offer:
Features: MODEL PCM60RE
MODEL PCM90VE
Switchless Full Power Yes
Yes
Circuit Breakers Yes
Yes
Low Oil Shutdown
Yes
Yes
Spark Arrestor Muffler Yes
Yes
Fuel Tank (in US gals.) 4.4 gals.
4.6 gals.
Tubular Roll Cage Yes
Yes
2 Yr. Commercial Warranty
Yes
Yes
Engine Manufacturer Robin/Subaru
Vanguard
Engine Model # EH34
303447
Horsepower 11 HP
16 HP
Displacement--cc 338
480
Valve Overhead
Overhead
Starting Systems 12V with Recoil
12V with Recoil
(battery not included)
RATING
5500W continuous 8000W continuous
6000W maximum 9000W maximum
120V or 240V 120V or 240V
3600rpm, single phase 3600rpm, single phase
Receptacles 2 - 15A @ 120V
2 - 15A @ 120V
1 - 30A @ 240V 1 - 30A @ 240V
Operational capacity 4.5 to 8 hours
3.2 to 5.6 hours
(per
tankful)
Weight: 200lbs.
217 lbs.
Cost Before Freight: $2599 (NEW lower pricing!)
$3199
These units have an alternator end that has 40,000 hour industrial bearings, epoxy encapsulated windings, brushless rotor, and are internally regulated-- the
only portables on the market with a two year warranty for commercial use. Above ratings are based on gasoline fuel usage; derate by 10% for LP usage, 20% for natural gas. These units do not have the circuitry to accommodate an electronic transfer switch (manual okay). Call for your freight on these units; units are generally in stock or with minimal lead times. 25% down, balance due at time of shipment. Deposit is non-refundable (as is ours with the vendor). Wheel kits available for $285; fuel solenoid valve (if you plan to plumb this to your LP or gas tank) available for $160.
Looking for a Trace T240 transformer? Class T fusing to protect your inverter? Outdoor disconnects? Breakers?
DC circulating or ceiling fans? Gas freezers? Evaporative coolers? Battery cables? AC sub-panels? DC sub pumps? Grid-tie inverters? Surge
pro-tectors? We carry all "balance of system" components, so don't hesitate to call us--we can find what you seek!
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WIND GENERATION:
Is it for you?
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Unisolar 64W Module, 64W, 3.88A, 53.8"x29",
16.5V operating voltage
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The
STK-64 RV POWER SYSTEM will work as well on your RV as on the roof of your house. Batteries are not included as they are generally standard on RVs. The package includes a
Uni-Solar 64W solar module (unbreakable amorphous technology with a 20 year output warranty), a controller to prevent battery overcharging, 30 feet of cable, flat (flush) mount structure, installation booklet, and all the hardware needed to wire the installation to your RV's battery (or to your in-house deep cycle battery). Your cost
$629; call or e-mail for your freight on this unit. The 64W module's output is 3.88 amps for every hour of full sun.
To add an additional 64W module (with the hardware and mount supplied for easy installation) costs
$499; the regulator with the STK-64 System will easily accommodate another one or two additional 64W modules.
Installation is relatively simple; 5 easy steps for RV installation:
1) Fasten solar module to the roof using the mount structure
2) Mount the controller on an inside wall near the refrigerator
3) Run the electrical wire down behind the refrigerator via the roof vent
4) Connect one end of the wire to the module, the other to the back of the controller
5) Run another wire between the controller and the battery--or to your 12V DC fuse panel.
6) Let the sun charge your battery!
A do-it-yourselfer can put this system together in an afternoon; or, if you're not technically inclined, most RV dealerships can do this for you. These systems operate without care, becoming part of your vehicle's 12V system, keeping a charge on your battery without danger of overcharging.
Most solar modules are suitable for RV use; a handy-person who can come up with his/her own mount structure, wire, and hardware can put a module or two on a trailer for the cost of the
module(s) and regulator. The only limit is the size of your trailer's roof!
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We're getting a lot of calls from folks getting sticker shock when they receive their utility bill. But before you call us and ask what it'll take and how much it will cost, you need to do a bit of homework first.
1) We need to know your power requirements in terms of watt-hours or kilowatt hours per day.
2) You MUST have an average wind speed of 10 to 12 mph or greater to make wind generation cost effective--check with your local weather folks and airports to make certain you meet this very basic requirement! (the Bergey web site offers wind maps, see below)
3) If you're serious about utilizing renewable energy sources, reduce your power requirements by the use of efficient lighting and refrigeration, and using natural or LP gas for heating loads. Doing so will save you money.
4) The taller the tower the greater the wind generation. A 30 ft. tower won't do much… Will your community or neighbors let you put up a tower? You may need to consult a civil engineer in your area to plan your project.
For those with quite modest power requirements, the Air 403 wind generators may meet your needs. For more information on these popular units see
http://www.air403windgenerators.com/air_403.html. The Air Land units are
$529, Air Marine $795, Air Industrial $995.
We also offer the larger, heavier duty (and quieter) units manufactured by Bergey
Windpower; see
http://www.bergey.com for information on their high powered units. Their 1KW unit, the Bergey XL1 is
$1695; their 10KW unit (meant for folks with a monthly utility bill of $100+) is
$27,500, which includes a 60 ft. tower and grid-interactive inverter. Freight and installation are not included in this cost.
And they're working on a 50KW unit that'll be out later this year! Stay tuned for further information…..
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