12-08-2009, 04:44 PM
Sounds like you might need a good diesel genset. Low rpm - 1800. From what I have learned, you do not want anything more than 1800 in an off grid situation. If that is the case if you can get a good deal there and ship in your container, you'll more than save enough to get a gas sipping Honda 3000 which can satisfy your construction needs. If you haven't already, definitely research the major off grid web sites and read up on generators. Last I recall, but things change, record of the lp whole house types , especially Generac, was very spotty in the off grid environment.
I currently have a 24kw chinese genset that I'm basically happy with considering what it cost compared to the alternatives.We are completely off grid. Northern Lights is the one I keep hearing favorably - but expensive to get on island as it has to be shipped in anyway. I have a friend who just had a NL installed for around $14, but believe you can get just the genset mainland for less than $9k. Another friend has an 8kw Perkins on order from Hardy for $6500. There is a good generator place in Shipman that will custom build, but was outside my budget.
Do you have your PV design? In so, I suspect you can indeed save a bundle if bought right and shipped in your container.
If you like, feel free to email me directly for further discussion.
David
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I currently have a 24kw chinese genset that I'm basically happy with considering what it cost compared to the alternatives.We are completely off grid. Northern Lights is the one I keep hearing favorably - but expensive to get on island as it has to be shipped in anyway. I have a friend who just had a NL installed for around $14, but believe you can get just the genset mainland for less than $9k. Another friend has an 8kw Perkins on order from Hardy for $6500. There is a good generator place in Shipman that will custom build, but was outside my budget.
Do you have your PV design? In so, I suspect you can indeed save a bundle if bought right and shipped in your container.
If you like, feel free to email me directly for further discussion.
David
Ninole Resident
Ninole Resident