glennd
Member
- Joined
- Jul 4, 2003
- Messages
- 32
- Location
- Chipley, Fl
- Tractor
- 1954 WD45 eventually a compact diesel when I find 1 they're not so proud of.
I have aquired a 40hp diesel engine. Been trying to come up with a good practical use for it. We have several power outages per year and I'm currently wanting to make a standby generator and this engine would easily power the whole house. Found a 50kw generator head for $1,500 and was pretty impressed with the double throw 200amp cut out switches at $450. With switch, wire, enclosure, generator, etc... it's looking like it'll run a bit over 3k, that's a lot for me but a good deal for a 50kw set up. If anyone has a better suggestion for this engine or already assembled their own generator, I'd appreciate any tips. Thanks: Glenn