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Re: The Official unofficial CPE 2000i Generator Thread
JConatser wrote: BTW, Wuttevr, what problem did you have with your first two units? Same issue with all three, to varying degrees. This one is the best of the three. This I will admit- I am picky. Also, hopefully this goes without saying- I am rooting for CPE. I love my 3500/4000, and their CS is beyond reproach. They stand behind their products, and see to it that their customers are satisfied. I just think it is only fair to relay the issues I am having, as it might be valuable information for others. Assuredly, if I have an agenda, it is that CPE succeeds.404Views0likes0CommentsRe: The Official unofficial CPE 2000i Generator Thread
I was very pleased with my 3500 open frame, and had high hopes for this unit. I am on my third unit (1 yellow and 2 red) and am unimpressed, to say the least. FWIW- it seems to handle my PD9260 reasonably well, although I have never been below about 70% SOC on 225 AH AGM's. What I simply cannot live with is the the rough idle. A quiet generator is still very noticeable (if not annoying) when the RPM's change continuously, with, or without load. Call it choking, burping.....wuttevr, it just isn't steady. I was going to stick it out until I camped next to a guy with a very obviously clapped out Honda 2000 last weekend. Trust me- the thing had seen some miles. Yet it sat there and purred, perfectly, for hours (at 7700 ft elevation). Now I know it is against CCC rules to compare it to a Honda, but it is impossible not to, as that is the yard stick. I am either going to wait for the bugs to get worked out, or throw another $350-$400 at it and do it right.456Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Old & Slow wrote: Wuttevr, I just reread your post of 8/02/06. Air flow. Honda smarts. Can you bring us up to date on your solution for the flow of air from the engine fan that blows over the engine toward the muffler. Your first idea was a insulated baffle to direct the air flow. Like Honda? I have worked lots of tricks with this air flow thing, but, maybe you have something up your sleeve? I like the idea of using the stock frame. Built lots of boxes, none meet my fancy. Floyd It's like Prego; "it's in there". Somewhere out there is a subsequent post detailing the finished product with sound level tests, materials used, and my observations about improvements. It all fell on mostly deaf ears. The ironic thing about this forum is there are lots of really good ideas, just as long as they come from a select few. -back to my bowl of sour grapes.............. Good luck in your quest, Floyd, and Godspeed. Best, Wuttever406Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Gerry2006 wrote: Here is my first update on my Duropower DP3600Ri, 3600W Digital Inverter Generator with Remote Start: Gerry, Thanks for the post. Keep us posted on your experience(s). What is the price tag for one of these little gems? Are we talking under a grand?398Views0likes0Comments- 298Views0likes0Comments
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Re: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
A good start. I found this http://www.propane-generators.com/wireless_remote.htm Unfortunately, there isn't very much detailed information or a true wiring schematic, but this might just fit the bill. One of the wiring diagrams shows how a simple negative pulse can fire a relay to turn the starter over. Beyond that- It does have "On/Off", which appears to be triggering a safety valve for propane. If this output is constant, it could be used with a relay for the psuedo on/off on the generator. If it is just a pulse, a 'latching' relay would have to be employed. It then has 2 auxilary outputs, but gives no information about them. If these are negative pulses, they could be used for choke on and off. A simple phone call to them would likely clear it up. This pretty much sums up what I have been proposing (with a car alarm or keyless entry system), but at what appears to be a much lower cost. Bottom line- If the onboard battery on the electric start models is 12V (again, I don't have one), almost any hurdle can be overcome and it can be done remotely. Nuff said.163Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Old & Slow wrote: Hopefully you will put the whole system of a Electro-choke and remote start together for us and show the details. My MH genset compartment does have the OEM wiring and start button on a dash panel that might still be usable. Input from others might also help. Good luck and please stay with this project. I have a Electric Start genny ready to install. (Gas) Sadly, I am relegated to the cheap seats, as I don't have an electric start model. So I won't be taking this project on. However, I have 100's of alarms, keyless entry systems, and remote start systems under my belt, and would be happy to help in any way I can. Also keep in mind that this same setup can be used in a 'wired' situation; it doesn't have to be RF remote. With higher amperage relays back at the generator, one could run something as little as CAT5 into the rig to trigger the relays. Might be kind of fun to design and build a generator command center with switches, LED's, and all sorts of other bells and whistle's.173Views0likes0Comments
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