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<blockquote data-quote="SlugSlinger" data-source="post: 2803882" data-attributes="member: 7248"><p>I would get the simplest unit you can find. I mean by that, the more automated controls it has the more likely something will fail and at the worst time. If you can find one that uses automotive relays and know how to replace them, you will be better off in the long run. I have dealt with a couple generator repairmen, one who had a masters degree in electrical engineering and that was his suggestion. They said stay away from residential generac because that is the make they have the most calls on.</p><p></p><p>I have a Kohler 18kw and the 200 amp automatic switch. The control board in the generator and the control board in the ATS both burned up at the same time. From what? I don't know , but there is a replacement/upgrade generator board. Kohler has a 5 year residential warranty that covered the replacement parts and labor, otherwise I would have been out a couple thousand bucks. And Kohler holds customers captive with parts and the programming of the generator. </p><p></p><p>Oh, and when the generator board went, nothing would work because it controls everything on the generator.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SlugSlinger, post: 2803882, member: 7248"] I would get the simplest unit you can find. I mean by that, the more automated controls it has the more likely something will fail and at the worst time. If you can find one that uses automotive relays and know how to replace them, you will be better off in the long run. I have dealt with a couple generator repairmen, one who had a masters degree in electrical engineering and that was his suggestion. They said stay away from residential generac because that is the make they have the most calls on. I have a Kohler 18kw and the 200 amp automatic switch. The control board in the generator and the control board in the ATS both burned up at the same time. From what? I don't know , but there is a replacement/upgrade generator board. Kohler has a 5 year residential warranty that covered the replacement parts and labor, otherwise I would have been out a couple thousand bucks. And Kohler holds customers captive with parts and the programming of the generator. Oh, and when the generator board went, nothing would work because it controls everything on the generator. [/QUOTE]
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