Guardian Generators

[jbillerzippo]

I made a decision to purchase a standby generator, a 20 KW air cooled model. Operates on natural gas, came with a 200 amp Load shedding automatic transfer switch. I'm in the process of doing the install over the next 2-3 weeks. I wanted to know if anyone here might use this brand or have any knowledge of these generators. Thanks J.B.

[FROG MAN]

Like to have one that size. My 8.5KW does the job OK for an all gas home. It's a portable gasoline model but I might convert it to NG if we get the winter their calling for.

[BigBoyinMS]

20KW!? You running a factory?!

 

I would love that size myself... powered by a Listeroid!

[BigBoyinMS]

(Oops! Forgot you had a ?)

 

I've heard of Guardian but know nothing of them. I guess the most important thing is what engine is powering it. It seems that MOST of the genheads are Chinese anymore so not much choice on that part of it.

[Condor]

I made a decision to purchase a standby generator, a 20 KW air cooled model. Operates on natural gas, came with a 200 amp Load shedding automatic transfer switch. I'm in the process of doing the install over the next 2-3 weeks. I wanted to know if anyone here might use this brand or have any knowledge of these generators. Thanks J.B.

 

Aren't the guardians Chinese???

[Older...]

One usually sets up a schedule where the generator starts and runs automatically maybe twice a month to keep the battery charged. Many new owners after finding the amount of gas consumed and the price to operate choose to charge the battery with a normal charger. Some of the bigger KW generators will consume enough gas to scare you or break you, whichever comes first. Great to have in an emergency though.

[Thom]

I am a generac sales and serviceman , a 20k is a good size and at 1/2 load it uses about 1 gal a hour , you need to start it up every 14 days and run it for a 1/2 hour , it is for charging the battery but the main reason is to remove moister from the windings and elec. parts . when i install standby gens i use a marine deep cycle battery , the cheap lawn mower batterys are pretty small and go bad , to install a biger battery , just remove the battery hold down bracket and a bigger battery will fit . i hate to install a standby on the ground , the ground moister kills a generator even using the plastic or concret pad is not very good , i like using 2 rows of cinder blocks high filled with cemet and a plastic pad on top , plus make sure there is no bushes or trees close to the generator i have had the least porblems with generators that are sitting in the sun . the generac / gaurdian home standby generators are ok but what i really like is the 15k pordable genarac generator from Home depot with the Lp or nat gas kit on it . the cheapest place to get a generator is on line from Norwall.com , i checked with Genarac and norwall is a real co. but they buy gens. by the boxcars , 4 to 6 boxcars at a time !! they sell gens. cheaper than i can buy them from the factery

call me if you need any help

386-717-1816 my new cell # will start 10/18/08 386-717-9245

Thom

[Thom]

Aren't the guardians Chinese???

 

nope they are made up in Wis.

Thom

[flb_78]

I am a generac sales and serviceman , a 20k is a good size and at 1/2 load it uses about 1 gal a hour , you need to start it up every 14 days and run it for a 1/2 hour , it is for charging the battery but the main reason is to remove moister from the windings and elec. parts . when i install standby gens i use a marine deep cycle battery , the cheap lawn mower batterys are pretty small and go bad , to install a biger battery , just remove the battery hold down bracket and a bigger battery will fit . i hate to install a standby on the ground , the ground moister kills a generator even using the plastic or concret pad is not very good , i like using 2 rows of cinder blocks high filled with cemet and a plastic pad on top , plus make sure there is no bushes or trees close to the generator i have had the least porblems with generators that are sitting in the sun . the generac / gaurdian home standby generators are ok but what i really like is the 15k pordable genarac generator from Home depot with the Lp or nat gas kit on it . the cheapest place to get a generator is on line from Norwall.com , i checked with Genarac and norwall is a real co. but they buy gens. by the boxcars , 4 to 6 boxcars at a time !! they sell gens. cheaper than i can buy them from the factery

call me if you need any help

386-717-1816 my new cell # will start 10/18/08 386-717-9245

Thom

 

This is a great informative post right here. Thank you for the information.

[jbillerzippo]

Thanks for all the info, I set the gen today. Dug out 32" by 64" 5-6 in deep filled it with sand

leveled it then put 8- 16" pavers down an set the gen on it. Think it worked out good. I believe this unit is suppose to start up once a week for 11 min to keep the seals from leaking. An it will have exposure to the sun a good 6 hr a day. Now I have an electrician that will be here tomorrow evening to let me know what size of wire I need an how much I need.