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Re: Generators

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From: John A. Stanley
Date: Sat, 03 Sep 1994 23:28
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In article <34a78m$8dt@Times.Stanford.EDU>, 
Marc T. Kaufman (kaufman@Xenon.Stanford.EDU) writes:
>In article <MARCEL.94Sep2095506@blasphemous.ictv.com>,
>Marcel Burlet <marcel@ictv.com> wrote:
>>Other criteria:
>>      Should run on gasoline. Propane is available, but plumbing it
>>      could be a problem.  I have no experience with diesel, but
>>      that might be doable.
>
>Bad choice.  Gasoline doesn't keep well.  However, for a 3500 watt generator
>it may be a reasonable choice if you use stabilizer, run the generator, and
>don't try to store too much gas (that doesn't get used) at home.

FWIW, I have a 4kw Onan running on propane as my backup generator
for my rural off-the-grid house, and it is fantastic. It starts
right up every time. When running, it not only powers the Trace
inverter's huge battery charger but it also starts up big table
saws, etc. 

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John A. Stanley                    jstanley@solar.win.net
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