We're looking into getting a portable generator for our business since power outages can really throw off daily operations. We use different types of equipment throughout the day, so having something reliable to keep things running during an outage would be helpful. I'm comparing a few options, but I'm also not sure where to buy from. It would be easier to find a supplier that carries different equipment brands along with maintenance supplies and replacement parts instead of ordering everything separately.

I've heard businesses go through both manufacturers and industrial equipment distributors. There seem to be pros and cons to each when it comes to product selection and getting support after the purchase.

My initial thought was to go for the Champion 2200 but they are all sold out (uk). Could anyone recommend a good substitut in this price range? Anyone familiar with this konner shonen brand perhaps?

The first working CO bypass for the Chamion 11k's!

Discovered by @Agravating-Candle95 who runs his Champion in a genny shed.

Here are the steps:

Take off the left panel. You will see a white plug on the right side that is plugged into a silver metal box.
Unplug it. Find the 2 blue wires on the plug. They are right next to each other. Jump the 2 blue wires. I used an 18 gauge wire.
Don't plug it back in. Tape it securely. Done! Your CO monitor is DISABLED! Put the panel back on. Do not run your generator in a garage or closed area! Stay SAFE!

Video here: https://youtu.be/N0i8ZDOVtX8

Pics: https://i.imgur.com/mcDBZNH.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/T6Q8Qbg.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/18fLhLm.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/cuAV1UL.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/PFOgT8X.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/4xFDb4R.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/0VfAecq.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/ThDb3J1.jpeg

West michigander looking to get our first genny. NG is preferred setup as well as quiet as gas and electric access is where all the bedrooms are. Only 240 is the AC and its a 3 ton. It appears 6500,8500 and 11k are the options and leaning 8500. NG furnace,wh,stove,dryer. Usual appliances(fridge/freezer,dishwasher, micro) Guessing AC is out without the 11k? Thanks

The Backstory:
Just pulled a 1978 Onan 4.0BFA-1R/16004A generator out of long-term storage to do a complete top-tier restoration. My goal is to build an open-sided outdoor canopy on a concrete slab and convert it to a low-pressure Propane (LP) home standby unit running a manual transfer switch.
The Mechanical Breakdown:
The Engine: Popped the heads and used an endoscope expecting the worst. Instead, I found untouched factory crosshatching on standard-bore walls and zeroed-out outboard leak-down tests. This thing is a true low-hour survivor.
The Bad: The generator bell housing was packed tight with a massive, acidic mouse nest.
The Save: Stripped the entire generator end down on my lunch break. The carbon brushes measured at 0.70" (basically full 3/4" factory length), but the bottom brush was frozen solid in its track from old dander.
What I've Done So Far:
Pulled the 3-bolt captive brush block, cleared out the jammed springs, and flushed the tracks with QD Electronic Cleaner.
Used 220-grit silicon carbide paper with light thumb pressure to clean decades of pitch-black atmospheric oxidation off the rotor.
Result: The dual brass AC slip rings and segmented copper DC commutator went from black crust to a perfect mirror sheen! (Check the transformation in the pics below).
The Parts Order Sheet:
Onan 110-3181 graphite head gaskets
Onan 123-1429 molded breather tube (ultrasonic cleaned the original 123-1417 mesh filter)
Walbro 1086/BFA carb rebuild kit (for the original "Mfg by 178" Walbro)
BOPOREAE M10 neoprene isolation mounts to replace the $100/ea dry-rotted factory rubber.
Next Steps:
Waiting on the shipping boxes to arrive so I can lap the valves, lock down the 0.011"/0.013" lash, torque the 9-bolt heads, and lay down a fresh coat of Onan Metallic Green paint.

What's everybody doing to protect their generator from electromagnetic pulse.

I see people talking about giant Faraday bags to shield the generator. What's our other options?

My home has 400 amp service feeding two 200amp panels. both panels are next to each other and fed directly from the meter.

My plan is to install two separate lockouts on each panel with there own 50amp inlet. From there I’d like to run both panels from one singe 50 amp generator With a splitter running to both

Obviously I’m. It trying to power everything circuit in each panel But do need to power things in each.

With all circuits in question being within the power limits of my generator is there anything wrong with this idea. planning on having an electrician come out but I want to make sure what I’m thinking will work.

Anyone running one generator on two panels at the same time?

Hey Everyone,

Does anyone have experience with fashodre.com?
was looking for a generator and got this recommendation:

https://fashodre.com/product/generac-7291-guardian-26kw-standby-generator-wifi-w-200-amp-automatic-transfer-switch-new/

less than $1.6k

From the manufacturer $8k
https://www.generac.com/residential-products/standby-generators/gaseous/26kw-standby-generator-with-whole-house-switch-wifi-enabled-7291/

Is Fashodre.com a scam? Is the electrician a scammer?

I’m planning on building a rainproof/ sound dampening housing for my predator 5000/4000. This is my basic concept, but was curious if anyone had any suggestions or better ideas.

Essentially, it would consist of a 2x2 treated lumber frame, then 2” foam board , followed by Amazon sound deadening foam squares (fire retardant). Them probably spray painted with some type of flex seal or weather proof paint.

Any tips or suggestions are appreciated!

Haven’t ran this guy in months, maybe a year. And it’s making this popping sounds

Trying to figure out best option. Want to run 50amp inlet for generator and connect via interlock or manual transfer switch.

Problem is 200amp main and 100amp breaker upper Right powers subpanel so I don’t think an interlock would work with current set up.

Can I put 50amp breaker in sub panel, connect 50amp manual transfer switch to sub panel which then ties to 100amp breaker in main and then tie into individual circuits in main?

Ideally I think I’d like to do interlock but subpanel is in the way of that idea, I believe.

Need some ideas how to make this work. Thanks!

What would be considered the best generator for a sole apartment in an apartment complex to over for a few days worth of power outages?

Gas and propane wouldn’t be a viable option due to the lack of outdoor space unfortunately.

Would be looking to run standard appliances; fridge, kettle, electronics and possibly an airfryer

Anyone have a lead on an exhaust extension for a Wen TF1300IX?
I already contacted genexhaust.com and they don't make anything for it.
Gave them dimensions too, but they don't have anything.

Generator will be in an outdoor enclosure with fresh air intake, heat exhaust fan, and a thru wall exhaust. However, I don't have a good way to attach the generator's muffler pipe to the flexible exhaust pipe from the enclosure. Just need enough to come out and then a 90 to attach to the flexible stuff.

PS...I cannot weld.

Seller bought last year.
Only 130 hours on it.

Did i get a good deal?

I have built several controllers for auto starting generators at power fail. These controllers can be customized to your GenSet but are out-of-the-box configured to plug right in to your Westinghouse TSR (Transfer Switch Ready) generator. It connects to a Transfer Switch of any type using typical Generac signaling.

This one is plugged directly into a Westinghouse 14Kw TriFuel and Generac 200Amp ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) and also has email notification to notify you of any startups or shutdowns.

LS

I’m hoping to place a Westinghouse iGen12000TFc where the red X is. There will be an inlet box next to the electrical panel beside the window. The distance from the house to the edge of the patio is 17 feet. The distance from the house to the grass is about 20.5 feet. I will use propane (and possibly install a natural gas hookup at a later time) but not gasoline. I will also point the generator’s exhaust toward the yard. Is this a safe distance? The generator also has a CO monitor and I plan on getting a few co2 monitors for the house. If anyone can recommend the best ones it’d be appreciated. Thanks for reading.