Micro CoGen.

Does anyone know what to look for and how to order a replacement? I have the data plate off of the generator and it is all legible.

Thanks in advance.

Makes sense. Thanks

What if anything does everyone use to ensure that the insides of these engines don't rust?

Quote from: Ronmar on August 12, 2011, 08:20:23 AM
What mike said...

You could probably buffer the large washing machine motor startup load in 2 ways.

1.  Setup a grid tied inverter and battery with the output voltage level/cutin point just slightly below that of the line load.  As the washing machine starts to draw current, the voltage will drop, and the grid tied inverter will feed current to attempt to maintain it's rated output.

2.  An induction motor with a flywheel across the line.  The induction motor will spin up the flywheel and maintain RPM with a steady state line voltage.  As the washing machine starts up, the inertia stored in the flywheel of the induction motor will attempt to maintain RPM, when the line voltage drops, causing the induction motor to give up energy back to the line like a generator...  There was a discussion that talked about this effect a while back.  Something about a bench grinder running when an air compressor started easing the startup load on the generator if I recall...

All of this information is helpful. I'm not running batteries or an inverter yet (trying to figure out as many concerns prior to ordering remaining components). The induction motor idea might help, would two large ceiling fans have a similar effect, or maybe even the dryer motor.

I would be interested in this as well.

Does anyone know anything about the possibility of using a bank of capacitors to smooth out the load (surge) from our washing machine? It would seem possible but would require knowledge that is beyong my knowledge. Any assistance would be appreciated.

After breaking her down to three seperate items i recruited the help of two huge Palauans and a couple of frosty adult beverages we got it to the shop. Cleaned everything up and added a coat of paint. Added two pieces of I beam to the frame bottom to lift it up to assist in servicing access. Started her up and it was something special let me tell ya
We loaded her up and took her home to her new resting place. She wont be resting for long.

Finally figured it out.

Finally have pics of the day we found her. What do i have to do to post them?

Rewired this weekend. The second solenoid is shown on the diagram for the Murphy switch. Problem solved
Does anyone have a solution for setting the hz and maintaining 60? I set it and as soon as I add a load it drops.

What is this Changchai S195NM?
One problem that I see right away is that there is a second starter solenoid and the starter bendix stays engaged while the engine is running.