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12 kw Generator - Most Popular Choice!

China is the largest producer of small diesel engines and generators in the world. Chinese Generator sets are over designed, in order to assure long term reliability in remote locations with heavy duty cast iron blocks. The generator itself in this unit has no brushes, a four-pole slip-ring alternator, rated for continuous duty, and capable of accommodating large surge loads. The 12 kW generator is Brushless, has Electronic Controls, and has a modern Direct Injection Diesel Engine.

The most common power source for homes is a gasoline, propane, natural gas, or diesel generator. Diesel is the best there is, for a number of reasons, but prices tend to be much higher and are usually very hard to find in the smaller sizes. This Chinese diesel generator is about half the cost of your local Honda, John Deere, Kubota, etc diesel generator dealer. Japanese and U.S. generators are also available here, and in much larger sizes.

It is a quality built unit throughout, with cast iron case, solid copper windings, and two bearings, one at each end of the armature. (Many lower quality generators have die-cast aluminum housings, aluminum windings and/or a single bearing, relying on the attachment to the engine in lieu of a second bearing). Unlike portable, two-pole, air-cooled generators, which must operate at a screaming 3,600 rpm in order to produce 60 cycle current. These generators operate at a low speed of 1,800 rpm, greatly increasing its operating endurance for long term service. (3 Phase Generators are Optional)

The typical two pole air-cooled gasoline or propane / natural gas "Toy" generators with a throw away "lawn mower" type engine with splash oil lubrication available at your local hardware center will only last about 750 hours, (3 months @ 8 hours/day), or about 1,500 hours, (6 months @ 8 hours/day) if it has overhead valves, oil filter, and pressurized oil lubrication. But only if you baby them, and don't overheat them by strictly following the manufacturers "duty cycle" limitations. During previous years ice storm in Canada, the local Fire Departments had to setup Triage Centers to fix all the "Toy" generators.

A "High Speed" (3,600 rpm) aircooled diesel will use less fuel and last thousands of hours. But a "Slow Speed" (1,800 rpm) diesel, will run tens of thousands of hours. One "Slow Speed" Diesel Generator that we heard of has now run over 50,000 hours recently, that's over 17 years @ 8 hours/day and 45 years @ 3 hours/day in a "24-7 Power System" system! Probably the last generator you will ever need to buy versus many "toy" generators. Using a genverter to power your home, gives you power 24/7 without running your generator full time. Another easy way to tell if it's a "slow speed" generator, is to check to see if it has a 4 pole generator instead of the usual 2 poles.

The prime mover for this Chinese diesel generator set is a four cycle, diesel engine rated at its maximum speed rating of 2,200 rpm. The diesel generator is derated down to operate at 1,800 rpm in order to assure 60 cycle current output. At continuous output, it's only drawing 75% of the engine’s horsepower capacity at that speed. This conservative design is to assure specifically long term reliable performance of the generator set. Another advantage of a "Slow Speed" diesel, is that it's fuel consumption is much lower, for the same power output of other "High Speed" (3,600 rpm) diesel generators. This would make a big difference when storing fuel for long periods.

One other major advantage diesel fuel has is safety, it is non-explosive and much safer to store inside a building. Propane, Natural Gas, and Gasoline vapors are very explosive when they collect in low pockets and should never be used inside buildings, especially low areas, like basements, etc. Check your Home Owners Insurance policy for exclusions. Also beware of toxic fumes from gasoline and propane generators, Diesel generators will only give you a headache, much better than the alternative. Another big advantage diesel has, is that it can be stored over a much longer time without deterioration, unlike gasoline.

The generator set can be safely fueled with either non-explosive No. 2 diesel fuel or No. 2 home heating oil. This is an heavy duty, industrial quality, direct drive, diesel-powered, electric generator, designed for reliable continuous use for household or business. The unit provides both 120 volt and 240 volt / 60 cycle simultaneous outputs, either direct wired or through electrical outlets furnished, electric key start, and automatic shutdown protection for low oil pressure or high water temperature.

K-1 Kerosene and #2 home heating oil are exactly the same as #1 and #2 Diesel. The only difference is that red dyes are added for identification to kerosene and home heating oil for highway tax purposes. It's also about 20-50¢ per gallon cheaper, because there are no road taxes paid on it. Just don't get caught on the road with it in your diesel car or truck or you'll pay some hefty fines. Your local fuel oil dealer can deliver the fuel direct to your house, and you can use a larger 275 or 500 gallon home heating oil tank for fuel storage. (12 cents / kW / Hr fuel cost at $1.23 / gal Off Road Diesel) Or with a conversion kit, you can generate FREE Electricity! with your diesel generator using used cooking oil from restaurants for fuel! Order today and save money forever on high electricity bills!

Below are prices on the Diesel Generator Set with its various options. Presently, shipment of the basic Diesel Generator Set is available from stock, one week from order. Be ready for your next power outage due to Rolling Blackouts, Brownouts, Icestorms, Blizzards, Noreasters, Flooding, Hurricanes, Thunderstorms, etc. Because it's not just a matter of if the power will ever go out, it's when will it go out again and again! You will have great peace of mind and really appreciate all the comforts of home available with your own backup generator built to last a lifetime. Aren't you and your familie's comfort worth it?

Larger generators and powerplants are now available in any size in single and 3 phase generators,

autostart / autotransfer switches, and grid synchronizing switchgear, etc !

Single Phase Three Phase Propane / Natural Gas

12 KW Diesel Generator Set:	$3,795
Auto-Start with 225 Amp Auto-Transfer Switch:	$1,000
50 Amp / 240 Volt Plug (F):	$65
50 Amp / 240 Volt Plug (M):	$75
50 Amp / Outdoor Receptacle (F):	$75
4 Conductor Cable (#8 copper):	$1/ft
"Marine Diesel Engines" (Nigel Calder):	$25
"More Power to You !" (Skip Thomsen):	*FREE!