| Westinghouse IGen4500 generator, anybody using? [message #333257] |
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RF_Burns
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Location: S. Ontario, Canada
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With the possible demise of my beloved Onan 6Kw, I was looking around the net for possible replacements. I know JimB has looked at a number of current options, but I don't think he found an inverter model capable of starting a A/C that would fit in the Onan hole.
This one claims a starting power of 4500 watts with a continuous power of 3700 watts. Looking at the service manual it would seem that taking it apart and removing the fuel tank it should fit into the existing hole in my 26ft xPB.
Just wondering if anyone has used this model, or came across an inverter type that will fit in our generator space and has the power to start a single A/C.
Thanks
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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| Re: Westinghouse IGen4500 generator, anybody using? [message #333262 is a reply to message #333257] |
Sat, 09 June 2018 10:04  |
jhbridges
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Location: Braselton ga
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I did the cheap route - a Harbor Freight 7500 in the 23'. Fits, and it's the smallest they offered with an electric self - commencer. Pictures on the GMC photosight. http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6827-new-genset.html
I can't make a case for an inverter genset in this situation. The small benefits don't come closeto the increase in cost and com[plesity.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: Westinghouse IGen4500 generator, anybody using? [message #333275 is a reply to message #333257] |
Sat, 09 June 2018 11:03 |
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RF_Burns
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I was hoping for something that was a bit quieter than the standard 3600rpm units that sound like a machine gun. I like Justin Brady's description: "It sounds like a pissed off lawnmower that you flipped over and accidentally pinned the throttle".
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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