3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

mrfixit454 wrote:
Hey Professor... have you messed with that pot? Do you know what it adjusts?

Can we still get parts like this for the ELIM 3000 of 5 or so years ago? ELIM International seems to be around but they have different models now and I don't see parts on their website anymore.

Fixit

The "original" ELM3000 did not have an AVR like the one I showed. They used a capacitor to provide "voltage stabilization" through a different method. It was less precise and had more distortion on the AC signal as a result. Still, it was a darn good little genny!

The capacitor used in the ELM3000 are standard industrial control items. Perhaps a little more expensive in single lot replacements than a case from China, but none-the-less not some obsolete chunk of plastic.

The ELM3000 is totally inductive and used no brushes. If it sits for any considerable length of time it may require "reflashing" to generate power.

Jiang Dong built the ELM3000, thus most any similar class Chinese generator replacement parts will interchange such as air filters, ignition coils, governor assemblies, transition (shut down) modules, recoil starter, motor mounts, switches, meters, carburetors, etc. Components within the alternator are different from current models and would require a visit to an electric motor rewinding/repair facility to get them fixed.

In the past, CPE has been willing to sell parts from their models for use on other Chinese generators and DuroPower has an extensive listing on their web site as well. Northern Tool can also supply matching parts under their PowerHorse brand. I believe you will find that many small engine repair shops that shunned the Chinese GX type clone engine market a few years back are glad to have their business now.

You may have to be moderately resourceful, but there is no reason you can't keep that old ELM3000 running for many years to come even if Eliminator no longer supports the product.