Gillette Manufacturing Inc

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• Referral from February 15, 2014
  

  Mike T. asked:

  I need to ask, backup generator of choice for 3 phase 150 or so amps? USA 60 Hz 240volts, around 150 amps per leg, we are running a 12kw CCA, Air conditioning, and a rack of audio gear and 2 beacons and 2 sets of side lights.. Looking for suggestions as to name brand. Located Central SC, Lowest record temp is like 14F

  

  John C. replied:

  I used to sell generators in a previous life. The biggest problem is undersizing the generator. If the load is all resistive (solid state transmitter) you could get away with as little as a 30% over rate. If there are any inductive loads, 50% is a minimum for over rate depending on the load. From what you are telling, it sounds like a 30 kw would work. I would stay away from diesel. There a lot of reasons that I don't have time to go in to. I'd use propane and a 1,000 gallon tank. Propane leaks dissipate. Diesel leaks...... let's just say they can be VERY expensive. Cummins (formerly Onan) is a good generator but sometimes a little pricey. Here is a link to a company that I have been using and had excellent luck with. http://www.gillettegenerators.com/

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