What size standby generator for a small colonial house 1,500 square feet. Where does one purchase a Kohler? Are there dealers servicing No. N. J. ?
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I too live in NJ and would like o find an installation expert for this unit. Can anyone help?
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When you find a dealer for Northern NJ, please report. They will have 3 customers!
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That depends on the size of the house.. Best bet have a generac dealer come out and do a walk through.
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I replaced a Generac GP5500 with the Westinghouse generator. The Westinghouse GP7500E is very quiet compared to the Generac
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let me add though, these are great generators with a good company behind them. They answer the phone and email so you could ask them. Westpro is the company
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I am a handy homeowner and just installed one- but beware if you fry parts in a surge etc. like I did aprilair won't warrenty the parts. Plenty big for 2500 sq ft if it's wired to a two stage heater
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No I sent it back. I got a very heavy duty one made by Kohler. It worked great! Almost the same price but will last forever.
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http://www.us.kohler.com/webassets/kpna/catalog/pdf/en/1166715_4.pdfThis PDF helped me. Hopefully it helps
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It is doubtful that an 8kw unit would suffice for a whole house application. Then again, I don't know your load requirements. With respect to Generac: they are suitable for stand-by use, but I would NOT trust them for use as the primary electricity source. They are just not rugged enough or designed for "continuous" use. Additionally, Generac has horrible customer service - after the sale, don't expect much help. It literally took more than three months for them to provide a replacement control panel for mine, and only after repeatedly emailing the company CEO.
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Yes but...only leave it in 2/3min.And do not buy the sylvan generators,they only last like 3 hours!!! and the parts are $$ and service dept. not sure of the parts you would need.
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I have one on a 15 hp kohler and it works great. Only had it for this summer so far it works great.
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This unit works great, I have four of them ranging from 4 years of use to current. You must have enough gas flow to unit at least 3/4 ".Intake and out flow as instructed. I you call Navien in NJ. THEY ARE GREAT in helping you with any issues. If you are not experienced with these units I recommend you fine a plumber that is versed with these boilers. The number is 800-519-8794 , I am engineer so following any repair of this unit will take some good knowledge of it's function.
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I haven't had to replace mine yet but I think Kohler sells them direct. From their site: Parts, Service & Support* Care & Cleaning Tips* Warranty InformationHave a question or concern about this product? If you don't find your answer,we're always here to help.Call 1-800-4KOHLER (1-800-456-4537) or send us a question or request.
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I dont think the size of the pond matters that much. Youre not trying to heat the pond, youre just trying to keep a hole in the ice. What would matter more is how cold it is where you live. If you live in Minnesota, you probably want a stronger wattage than if you live in New Jersey, because you will need a stronger heater to keep the ice from freezing around it.
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When I installed my unit I wondered the same thing. I called the distributor and asked what the gas requirements were and then called my HVAC man and told him the requirements. He had me call the gas company to verify that my current meter would provide adequate gas for my current needs plus the generator. The meter was adequate, the pipe from the meter to my generator (about 25 feet) needed to be 1 inch and I needed a special stainless braided line connector. The BBQ hose was not nearly large enough. The proper hose cost over $100.00 for an 18 inch length. It was a lot of trouble and expense but I know that the generator will work when I need it, even if the furnace and hot water heater are also running. When I installed my unit I wondered the same thing. I called the distributor and asked what the gas requirements were and then called my HVAC man and told him the requirements. He had me call the gas company to verify that my current meter would provide adequate gas for my current needs plus the generator. The meter was adequate, the pipe from the meter to my generator (about 25 feet) needed to be 1 inch and I needed a special stainless braided line connector. The BBQ hose was not nearly large enough. The proper hose cost over $100.00 for an 18 inch length. It was a lot of trouble and... » Read More When I installed my unit I wondered the same thing. I called the distributor and asked what the gas requirements were and then called my HVAC man and told him the requirements. He had me call the gas company to verify that my current meter would provide adequate gas for my current needs plus the generator. The meter was adequate, the pipe from the meter to my generator (about 25 feet) needed to be 1 inch and I needed a special stainless braided line connector. The BBQ hose was not nearly large enough. The proper hose cost over $100.00 for an 18 inch length. It was a lot of trouble and expense but I know that the generator will work when I need it, even if the furnace and hot water heater are also running. « Show Less
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As a former Building Code Official of 31years, I would advise you to contact your local building permit department and ask to speak to the mechanical inspector and the fire marshall about this question. I would guess there is a NFPA standard covering this situation. It would also not hurt to contact Kohler or the manufacturer of the equipment the engine is powering. Manufacturer's specs are always helpful to the code official for answers to these types of questions. Good luck.
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From the generator the size is 3/4 inch. Download manuals from Kohler. Consult local gas company and give them Kohler model. Distance of generator from gas regulator will dictate pipe size, 3/4 for short and 1 inch for long. Gas pressure to generator is important for automatic operation of generator. Gas company is best source of advice since they know pressure of gas on house side of regulator.
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Not sure because I got rid of the template provided. But if you go to link on specs you can get it there. Otherwise if you google it this will get you to kohler web site and can get from PDF. Hope this helps.