need help, generator, 2 wire start with eg4 6000xp

[solaratcamp]

so building a small solar system at my camp very little load, waterpump, LED lights, radio. Background....6000watts of solar, eg4 6000xp. My issue is i want to tie a generator into the inverter for low sun in winter for charging batteries or when i get there and there has been no sun. I cannot find a portable generator with electric choke, inverter, 240volts, 5-10KW range with two wire start. If you have a similar system, what are you using for a generator and will it start automatically via a two wire start command from inverter. not looking for a 7000-15K$ standby pad mount gen. Who has gens with auto start from inveter and what type is it. or what would you buy if you had a system with a need for auto start. tks.

 

[seneysolar]

I too had this issue, theres not much out there. Check this out, it may or may not fit for you but its the cheapest/ reliable/ auto start option i have found. Bigger than needed but the smaller portable stuff requires modifications and probably wont have the lifespan.

Thread 'Central Maine Diesel Experience' https://diysolarforum.com/threads/central-maine-diesel-experience.99458/

 

[solaratcamp]

tks. i have searched the internet and got to the end of it and feel like no one sells a portable generator with 2 wire start that is inverter under 12KW, i do see some generators have an ATS plug. guessing this the same as 2 wire start. Would love to see people pic of ther system if they have a gen connected to a 6000xp inverter. Anyone??

 

[OneQuartLow]

I used a controller from Atkinson Electronics. They have models for many electric start generators to make them work with two-wire signaling. Their support is outstanding old-school; you talk to the engineer.

Generator Products

Generator Start Control Modules for your off grid home, yachts, motor homes, rv, and trailers.

atkinsonelectronics.com

 

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Genmax

 

[seneysolar]

Genmax 10500Xit

Thats cool to see generator manufacturer acknowledge 2 wire start capability with portable units. Its about time!

However, I would probably stay away from these Genmax generators. Using Chinese / only sold on amazon generators for a permanent off grid install will probably lead to disappointment. Support/parts/service will be non-existent if Amazon is your only dealer. These really aren't designed to have a bunch of hours on them, they are standby/emergency use, not a prime/continuous use. What you do with it next year when you need a part and they don't make your model any longer or the company disappears.

 

[AdamsSolarProject]

I currently have a 30 amp gen to provide back up power charge my battery bank. Starting to search for a 50 amp ATS plug allowing 2 wire start. I do not need to worry about having an inverter because I have a EG4 Chargeverter.

Currently leaning towards purchasing this generator. Appreciate comments pro and con for this gen.

Westinghouse 12,500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Portable Generator, CO Sensor, Gas, Propane or Natural Gas

 

[dktool]

That generator has the multi connector ats socket so unless to can crack the code to make it 2 wire start stop it probably won't serve you.