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Generators

Discussion in 'Home Improvement' started by YotaBro, Mar 28, 2021.

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  1. Aug 25, 2021 at 12:32 PM
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    Dr Doobie

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    Currently I have a 10kw northern lights with a yanmar engine, great generator!
    I ran a 2 cylinder lister for a while but found the 3 cylinder northern lights was better for my needs.
    I could never get the lister to provide smooth power, always had a slight surge in lights and the TV.
    Fuel consumption was about the same between the two, around half gallon an hour.
     
    Dr Doobie, Aug 25, 2021
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  2. Aug 25, 2021 at 12:38 PM
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    Danimal86

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    Danimal86 Looks clean even when its dirty!

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    And you run that 24/7? You run solar for the summer?
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2021 at 12:48 PM
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    Dr Doobie

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    Correct, I was 24/7 on Genny, no solar.
    I have since moved and I'm on the grid now.
     
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  4. Aug 25, 2021 at 12:54 PM
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    Danimal86

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    Part of me thinks that living off the grid would be cool......I feel like i would end up having to have some ridiculously overpowered redundant setup with solar and battery banks and have a backup generator.....i think i'll just stay tied to the grid.
    Happy to be on the grid?
     
    Danimal86, Aug 25, 2021
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  5. Aug 25, 2021 at 1:06 PM
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    Yes, My wallet especially! Lol
    The grid is more convenient, no weekly maintenance, no nasty diesel to mess with (I hate that shit!)
    But when the power goes out for hours at a time in the winter I surly miss my Genset!
     
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