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« on: February 18, 2010, 04:01:33 AM »
Hopefully the voltage issue won't really be an issue. I knew that the frequency depended on the speed of the engine. Hopefully I can get that fixed tomorrow with the governor tweak.
THe only thing I use a generator for is to charge my batteries. I live off-grid (no utilities for three miles) and have solar panels. During the winter I need to use the generator fairly frequently because of the loads on the batteries. I've got a cheapo gas genny that has been great and a high speed diesel I put together with a Meccalte generator and a 10hp diesel from Carroll Stream. If anyone is buying an engine from Carroll Stream, I'd think twice. THe recoil broke after about 35 hours and they say that's "normal wear and tear" so not under warranty. They want $58+shipping for a new one. I wanted a listeroid because of their reputation for being simple (once you learn them) and hardy. Plus, they're just cool. My high speed diesel engine makes a huge racket when it's running, but the lister just thumps along with a pleasant melody.