One cool thing about this setup is that unlike most other emergency generators, this system also has a battery so you don't have to run the engine constantly to keep it going.
Dee Dreslough | Homepage | 09.17.05 - 6:12 pm | #

Correct. And with additional batteries, and some of our PV kits, the engine off intervals can be extended.
Steve Spence | Homepage | 09.17.05 - 10:15 pm | #

Any thoughts for a diesel model? If I could run this baby on bio diesel, I could run this thing for almost "free"!
Craig Collinson | 09.19.05 - 10:06 am | #

Yes, I can do a diesel model, but it adds almost $1800 to the cost.
Steve Spence | Homepage | 09.19.05 - 11:39 am | #

I was looking at a new 3.3hp water cooled Diesel engine on ebay for about $300 with shipping. Maybe I could adapt it to your rig. What would the cost be for an engine-less setup? Or, would I be better served to get my own hardware and build the battery/outlet portion myself? Just curious. Thanks.
Craig Collinson | 09.19.05 - 1:17 pm | #

I can subtract $200 if you bring your own engine. You'd have to come up with the right size pulley and mounting bracket, as ours is designed for a typical lawnmower engine and 3600 rpm's.
Steve Spence | Homepage | 09.19.05 - 1:45 pm | #