Re: [MV] Wanted genset info

From: Joe Foley (redmenaced@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Oct 29 2001 - 08:47:42 PST


Be careful on the "shop" consideration!

A 10 KW genset will only start ONE 5 HP motor!
Nothing else, just the motor.

Not only that but these are gas hogs, too. They are
way underrated and so are heavy, moving all that extra
weight takes power/fuel.

Joe

--- "m18.hellcat" <m18.hellcat@netzero.net> wrote:
> Esteemed listers,
> It seems that I will be
> moving inro a VERY rural
> area shortly & find myself in the hunt for backup
> power should the need
> arise. I recently attended a local Gov. surplus
> auction (for MV reasons,but
> didnt buy anything) and saw a row of 10-15
> "gensets". These were 2ft x 4ft x
> 4ft tall (very approximate) and they all seemed to
> be in nice shape. My
> question is should I consider a Mil genset for cost
> or durability reasons &
> what are these going for? (versus the typical
> commercial new stuff). I didnt
> stick around to watch the gen sale prices.
> I also assume these would be PLENTY to run a home &
> shop.
>
> thanks - Scott
>
>
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