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Fuel type: propane, natural gas
Rated watts: 20,000 (LP), 18,000 (NG)
Rated volts: 120/240
Engine: 999cc Kohler Command PRO OHV
Fuel consumption: 161 ft3/h (NG, 50% load), 82 ft3/h (LP, 50% load)
Start type: automatic
Noise level: ≤69 dB(A)
Warranty: 5-year limited
This reliable generator from Kohler boasts an impressive 20 kilowatts of power when running on liquid propane or 18 kilowatts when running on natural gas. The 999cc Kohler engine is designed to outlast any power outage, and users report that it can run for upwards of a week without issues.
The generator comes with a 100-amp transfer switch, which allows you to hook the generator directly to your home’s circuit board. Better yet, the generator will automatically sense when the line power fails and turn on by automatically tripping the transfer switch within 10 seconds of the power outage.
In addition, this generator has a feature called load shedding, which allows you to connect certain appliances – like secondary air conditioning units – to a circuit that will be automatically turned off if the generator is temporarily overloaded. That means you don’t have to count watts when turning on a new appliance for a short time, such as to do the laundry or wash dishes.
The main downside to this generator is that it can be quite loud, producing up to 69 dB of noise. For houses in close lots to their neighbors, this can be loud enough to generate complaints. In addition, users found that Kohler’s engine suffers from frequent throttling issues, which can cause the power to flicker and can prevent this generator from being safely used with sensitive devices and appliances. While Kohler offers a five-year warranty on their generator, the company does not seem to consider units with this throttling issue defective under the warranty.
Comes with a 100-amp transfer switch
Turns on automatically
Offers load shedding
What cons did we manage to find?
Loud at up to 69 dB
Issues with engine throttling producing disrupted power
If you are considering a generator, contact South Shore Generator Sales & Service and get started on your backup power plans!
Source: propaneva.com
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