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« on: July 19, 2013, 01:47:18 PM » |
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Well, finally got the last item in place for the generator: the privacy fence. The biggest concern I had was that the generator really should have been put in the back yard but to save on the IR drop on the supply wire it was put on the east side of the shack.
I've included some pics for your viewing pleasure.
Al
PS: I'll include the pics when the forum server gets caught up with traffic
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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2013, 01:50:48 PM » |
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Here's a shot of the inside of generator
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« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2013, 04:39:02 PM » |
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Looks good Al. How many KVA is it? The one picture looks like its a bit tipsy! Maybe hanging out in the "ghetto" to much!!
Joe, GMS
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« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2013, 05:38:58 PM » |
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Looks good Al. How many KVA is it? The one picture looks like its a bit tipsy! Maybe hanging out in the "ghetto" to much!!
Joe, GMS
That's the barrel distortion from using the zoom in it’s widest setting. I should have tightened things up a little on the zoom. You will notice the fence is leaning the other way. It’s 14 KW but it’s fused at 8 KW due to wire size / length. The deal was that I paid the same price for it as the 8 KW unit as it was a showroom item from the previous year with a current warrantee. Al |
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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2013, 06:59:16 PM » |
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Very good Al and I am sure it will serve you well. Now knowing that's its level I will be able to sleep better tonight  ! Joe, GMS |
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« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2013, 09:23:26 PM » |
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So "it was a showroom item from the previous year with a CURRENT warrantee". That's fine, but what if the Voltage goes awry? 73DG |
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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2013, 09:35:41 PM » |
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Currently, the warranty likely has the potential to rectify that failure mode with great frequency.
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« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2013, 11:09:30 PM » |
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Nice generator Al. Is that just to power your big 3 phase a.m. transmitter, or are you also using it for the house?  |
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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2013, 12:23:01 AM » |
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That's a real pro setup. Nice to have gas. Lucky on the fuses and wire. The city made me upgrade my fuse box from 100 to 200A because the generator was rated 165A. The city inspectors didn't want to hear about a smaller fuse size or anything else. The funny thing is the wires from the service connection to the utility pole are still quite small, 8 gauge or maybe a bit less. Mine's also diesel, not cheap to run any more. I'd sure like a gas one.
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« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2013, 07:15:26 AM » |
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Looking Good Al.. Here is a picture of a little 350 KW we sold this spring.. STRAP! |
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« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2013, 07:43:34 AM » |
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Looking Good Al.. Here is a picture of a little 350 KW we sold this spring.. STRAP! Now to build a "big rig" to consume all that it can deliver  ! Joe, GMS |
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« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2013, 01:17:11 PM » |
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Brandon: It powers the whole house including my station that runs legal limit AM
Patrick: It actually was an upgrade for an existing generator system. Yes, I originally had to upgrade the main panel to 200 amps but I took that as a required upgrade and am glad I did it.
Steve: “Little” huh?
Joe: Actually, when I get the “E” rig on the air, it will be consuming even less power than the present hollow state final does.
Anyway, after going through the deluge and power outage in 2012, I decided that lifting a 6 gallon can of gas wasn’t going to be a good fit when I’m 80+ which is only 4 years away. This way I just have to call up the gas company and they deliver the fuel.
Al
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« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2013, 07:44:30 AM » |
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You'll be good to go with the backup generator. My parents had a nice whole-house generator with switch panel and it kept lights and fridge and freezer going. Propane gas unit. It could not handle the central A/C unit.
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« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2013, 01:21:40 PM » |
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First-class installation, Al.
Even has a muffler.
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« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2013, 12:18:32 PM » |
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Anyway, after going through the deluge and power outage in 2012, I decided that lifting a 6 gallon can of gas wasn’t going to be a good fit when I’m 80+ which is only 4 years away. This way I just have to call up the gas company and they deliver the fuel. Wow, your on the big grid and I amp surprised that you ever have an outage? BTW, how much would it cost to have a 150 mile extension cord cost to my camp? |
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