dourobob
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Hi Folks
I, like many lately, have been exploring the stand-by generator option and I have come up with two possibilities that appear viable for my situation. I have a 200 amp manual pole top transfer switch already professionally installed.
Option One
A 25+ year old WINPOWER PTO Unit with 25 kw peak, 15 kw continuous used as a back up on a dairy farm. There is a Master Dealer not too far away and they recommend a full service for about $850 because of the age of the unit and the possibility of cracked or degrading seals and bearings. Fully serviced and considering travel cost I would have about $2500 invested in what would be a "virtually new" generator.
Option Two
A Generac PTO unit 40kw peak and 20 kw continuous. Age is unknown but seller said it was service about 5 years ago just before he bought at a farm sale. I have not found many positive comments about this brand and have had no success in finding information about available parts and service. For this unit I would have invested between $1400 and $1600 (still negotiating)
I live in Central Ontario, Canada and am leaning toward the Generac unit (closer, about $1000 less expensive and theoretically "ready to go") but would appreciate any comments related to the following questions:
Thanks for any insights.
Bob
I, like many lately, have been exploring the stand-by generator option and I have come up with two possibilities that appear viable for my situation. I have a 200 amp manual pole top transfer switch already professionally installed.
Option One
A 25+ year old WINPOWER PTO Unit with 25 kw peak, 15 kw continuous used as a back up on a dairy farm. There is a Master Dealer not too far away and they recommend a full service for about $850 because of the age of the unit and the possibility of cracked or degrading seals and bearings. Fully serviced and considering travel cost I would have about $2500 invested in what would be a "virtually new" generator.
Option Two
A Generac PTO unit 40kw peak and 20 kw continuous. Age is unknown but seller said it was service about 5 years ago just before he bought at a farm sale. I have not found many positive comments about this brand and have had no success in finding information about available parts and service. For this unit I would have invested between $1400 and $1600 (still negotiating)
I live in Central Ontario, Canada and am leaning toward the Generac unit (closer, about $1000 less expensive and theoretically "ready to go") but would appreciate any comments related to the following questions:
- Is a Generac PTO unit reliable?
- Are Generac parts readily available or standard enough to be easily substituted?
- I have read about having to "flash" the units - is this common, difficult, repairable?
- Is there a strong reason to walk away from this unit as fast as possible?
- If I was spend your hard earned money, which unit would you want me to buy and why?
Thanks for any insights.
Bob