scored a deal... got lucky.

[Mike Mercury]

Whole House Generator.

if you remember a few years ago; I made and installed a 7.5kw continous (10kw max) gasoline generator (with the plan to eventually convert it to propane) to run parts of the house when the electricity is out:
http://www.tim-yvonne.com/generator/gen1.JPG
more info here: Generator, Harbor Freight, Whole House Generator DIY (http://www.tim-yvonne.com/generator)

I recently was at a home - where a guy was selling-out his ham radio gear; the guy was losing his house (foreclosure). Out in his yard was a Guardian (Generac) whole house generator. I asked if he could sell it; he replied "why couldn't I ?"

I mentioned that you can't sell home items - that are considered a "permanent" part of the house. The guy said it was never installed; still sitting on the wood delivery crate; although he had a propane tank connected to it. He showed me the invoice; he bought it 6 years ago from Lowes for $2700 without installation. All it had done was run the monthly maintenance cycle; about an hour/month, for the past 6 years.

Other than the crappy looking outer enclusore (Generacs are known for marginal quality on the cosmetic exterior panels)... the thing looked brand new on the inside.

Bought it for $900, and got it installed & running today:
http://www.tim-yvonne.com/generator/generac1.jpg

http://www.tim-yvonne.com/generator/generac2.JPG

it's rated 12kw continous, 16kw max.
Anyways, finished the install today; it fired right up... did a 2 hr test run; and then I changed the oil & filter.

Sold my original generator for $600; and sat the newer one on the same cement pad I poured for the original generator.

[lspencer534]

You made out like a bandit. :seasix:

[Issues]

Sweet :seasix:

[burtonbl103]

that is a great deal and a good unit !!!
You will love it have installed over 100 of them

[63C2splitter]

That is a great deal. :seasix:

[Mike Mercury]

that is a great deal and a good unit !!!
You will love it have installed over 100 of them

although my original generator was only 7.5kw continous, and did not utilize regulators/inverters...

it did run off of gasoline and did not require a battery to run (it did had electric start, but also a pull starter as well). And with a dual-fuel conversion kit - it would of ran on propane and gasoline - which I kinda liked having the choice.

The Generac is propane only, and requires a 12v battery to run; but it is higher capacity, and uses inverters to regulate the voltage and maintain 60cps.

[DAB]

nice.

how many Amps?

would love to score a deal like that someday....sigh....

[burtonbl103]

although my original generator was only 7.5kw continous, and did not utilize regulators/inverters...

it did run off of gasoline and did not require a battery to run (it did had electric start, but also a pull starter as well). And with a dual-fuel conversion kit - it would of ran on propane and gasoline - which I kinda liked having the choice.

The Generac is propane only, and requires a 12v battery to run; but it is higher capacity, and uses inverters to regulate the voltage and maintain 60cps.

is it the 10 or 14 kva did you get the transfer switch with it ?

[jda67gta]

Congrats...:seasix: It will come in handy.

[boracayjohnny]

Good deal, Tim. :seasix:

[JRD77VET]

Whole House Generator.

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Bought it for $900, and got it installed & running today:

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Sold my original generator for $600; and sat the newer one on the same cement pad I poured for the original generator.

$300 upgrade, fantastic deal Tim :hurray: Here's to hoping it only has to do maintence cycles :cheers:

[R.Zaragoza]

:seasix:

[Mike Mercury]

is it the 10 or 14 kva did you get the transfer switch with it ?
it's 12kw (model 04456-2); and I did not take the transfer switch (which was a full 100a breaker box)... as I already had a transfer switch setup with the original generator. That may have been why I got a great price. I do not want an auto-transfer system; prefer manual transfer.

It outputs 100amps @ 120v... 50amps @ 240. The internal breaker is a 50a dual.

[C5Nate]

Damn Tim, killer deal.

I would love to have a natural gas 12kw gen.

Got a 10k standby on wheels for right now.


Did you get your base fixed on your Rohn tower?

[MEC5LADY]

Hooker and blow was a two for one special because she was packing? Oh sorry you meant a deal on the generator nevermind carry on. :auto:

[VITE1]

Great deal. :seasix::shots:

[snide]

Nice score! :thumbs: :thumbs:

:cheers:

[Mike Mercury]

Did you get your base fixed on your Rohn tower?

yep:
antenna tower **UPDATE** - Corvette Forum (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/off-topic/2647926-antenna-tower-update.html)

it's Amercan brand tower (got it for free).

[Cybercowboy]

I had a switch on my main installed that lets me hook up my 12kW gas generator directly to my mains. It's not a perfect solution but will allow me to run all critical appliances, gas furnace, aquarium, and power computers and maybe a TV. When the generator runs, it goes through a 5 gallon tank in about 6 hours, so it's a bit expensive to run.

[Sea Six]

Outstanding purchase, Mike! :hurray: