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I'm in the market for a large (80-150 KW) 3 phase generator set - preferably a self contained unit in a silenced enclosure - things like a redundant standby set from a factory or small hospital would be nice.
This is to power a small (relative term!) induction furnace
So if you know of something please let me know.
Are the neighbours starting to complain about their lights going dim??
You've probably noticed, but sizeable generators come up quite often on ebay, some of the older ones go for what seem to me quite reasonable prices even if ex-standby but of course the older ones aren't generally in nice wooly boxes.
Cheers Tim Dutton Dry-Dock Traditional & Modern canal craft repairs Vintage diesel engine service
Have you looked at the cost of getting a 200 amp 3 phase supply to run the furnace ? Have you got a 3P supply and if so how big is it ?
A 150 kW generator will be a very large box ( 1.5 x 1.5 x 4 m ? ) If the box is not important I might know where a generator with a tarpaulin thrown over it is.
Jonathan,
Three phase supply is realistically out of the question as the point of use is 200 yds from the highway, and they quoted me £3000 10 years ago to get it just 'over the boundry' - anyway it's likely we will move in the next five years so a generator is more attractive.
Tell me more about the 'under tarpaulin' one as I've just comitted to the furnace purchase !!! Boxes can be made if the price is right !!!!!
Andrew
Can't help you with the 80-150kW range, since we only bought ours four years ago and it's not written off yet. However, if you want a 6MW peak (but not really happy above 4.5MW) 12 Cyl engine and generator you can have it for free. Only catch is that you have to remove it from the building and reinstate the building afterwards.
Other than that I would expect £2500 for the cable plus the £3000 you have been quoted for the supply. Sounds ok to me {:-)>
Mark Rand RTFM
Thanks Mark - the thought of 6MW or even 4.5MW is tempting but perhaps a 'step too far' I think !
But keep those offers rolling in folks !
AWEM
Sorry, It's been shipped out to Iran ( sold for £ 3000 )
The people who had it say generators are selling like hot cakes out there.
They do have a Rolls Royce 664 kVA unit for 14,000, would leave you a little bit of spare capacity.... :-)
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You could try Ramco who do Government surplus.
Usual disclaimer about having nothing to do with company.
Chris
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Chris,
Many thanks for that pointer - I'll follow it up
AWEM
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