Bolton Power - Model Style 10/1 - Listeroid Powered Standalone Generator
If you live off-grid and require a reasonable amount of power, it’s difficult to escape the necessity of a generator. This doesn’t mean that you should run out and buy an inexpensive but noisy and gas-guzzling generator from a Big-Box store that probably won’t last for more than a few years. Consider building out modern attachments with the power, reliability, and efficiency of a Listeroid diesel engine. Despite their power, Listeroids are efficient to operate and maintain. Specific fuel consumption with high cetane fuel is in the range of 200 grams/kwh , the lowest fuel consumption of almost any diesel engine family in existence.
So, what is a Listeroid and why are they such a good idea?
Bolton Power Equipment offers “Listeroid” kits, a truly serious system for “Off Griders” and “Preppers”, or anyone who wants a reliable and independant power source. Don’t just wait for carbon taxes and the sudden increase in your power bills. Are you going to be prepared for this? Are you going to be able to keep your home heated and lit? Now is the time to prepare with one of our Listeroid platforms. These generator kits have a 50,000 hr. sleeved prime mover that defines simplicity. Hook one of these machines up to a 275 gallon tank and it will run for about 3
months, 8 hours per day at load. Try that with one of those “Home Center” specials. We wouldn’t…
Our systems are sold ready to configure with your powerhead or with the powerhead supplied by us. We supply the Listeroid compressor core with parts kit, electric start kit, water pump, oil pressure gauge (for twins) and numerous upgrades like forged steel cranks, cylinder liners, epoxy painted crankcases and steel mounting frames. The system is mounted on your footing and is attached to your cooling system. The cooling system can be either a radiator or a reservoir. The unit is then ready for the power head and control systems of your choice, AC or DC. We offer standard 3 wire 240V 60Hz single phase AC and can source 3 phase or DC power heads as a custom order. We deliver locally or ship it to you in the crate. These Listeroids are offered in 1 or 2 cylinder versions. E.G. a 10/1 is a 10 Hp unit with a single cylinder (new config does not include radiator). Our AC powerhead kits include a; Stamford brushless 4 pole alternator, custom made pulleys, belts and monitoring consoles. The pricing listed here is all FOB Bolton, MA. The power head kits are priced separately.
This is where a Listeroid configured for supplementary power production can give you and your family the peace of mind of having an alternative to the “Power Company”. Generating supplemental electric energy can happen through the various renewable (naturally replenished) energy sources available today. However, they are NOT reliable. At night and when overcast, Solar does not work and when the wind dies down wind generation does not work. Listeroids work all the time. Raining, snowing, foggy, at night or when the wind doesn’t blow. ALL the time. A Listeroid is a relatively inexpensive, notoriously reliable and can be an “always on” supplementary power source. Isn’t that the whole point of “supplementary” backup power to be available whenever you need it? We think it is. Your Listeroid power generator would be sized to provide the key systems of your choice with power when the municipal power was out. The Listeroid system would be switched into your home or business power distribution box either manually or with an automatic transfer switch depending on how the system is installed. A Listeroid is an ideal reliable supplementary power source with practically 100% duty cycles.
Do you believe that when no municipal power is available, you need to provide either continuous or scheduled continuous power for your home? “Continuous” is, as the word implies the provision of power continuously. “Scheduled Continuous” is while you are in residence or otherwise need power provided to your home. In either case a 100% duty cycle is to be expected.
Off-Grid Home
With this use case certain considerations should be made with the installation. A large enough fuel tank should be installed to provide at least a few days between refueling. With the factory supplied fuel tank the Listeroid will run for a minimum 10 – 12 hours before re-fueling is needed, depending on the load. In addition, a separate muffler or other exhaust system to reduce the exhaust note as much as possible may be appropriate. We’d be happy to discuss recommendations with our customer or their installer.
Depending on load, a ballasting or stored power system may be appropriate. This is the most complicated configuration but also the most flexible. It is primarily intended for Off-Grid, but can also apply in an On-Grid but unreliable environment. The configuration stores power in a battery array and delivers both AC and DC to the home or business through an “Inverter” A modern inverter takes in AC from the Listeroid’s alternator and DC from other sources such as wind of solar and uses those power inputs to an inverter to charge a battery array. The batteries can be Lead Acid, AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat), GEL or Lithium. AGM and GEL are also forms of Lead Acid batteries while Lithium is a newer and more advanced battery technology. Each technology has advantages and disadvantages that should be discussed with the installer when making decisions on the configuration of your ballasting power system. For consumption, the inverter takes DC power from the batteries, converts it into AC and DC and supplies that power to home or business when and to what degree it is needed. You can size this type of system with a smaller Listeroid generator than a direct power application because the battery will “ballast” or store the power and then deliver it with the “surges” needed that would require a larger Listeroid system if battery ballasting was not available and configured. This configuration also allows you to store power for consumption while the Listeroid is down for maintenance like fueling, oil changes or adjustments and perhaps repairs like replacing belts or batteries.
In agriculture, electricity is utilized to control the environment and maintain the life of livestock, poultry, and plants, and to prevent food spoilage, avoid financial loss due to failures in harvesting and sorting, and as security of the farm capital investments.
A standby power system should be considered as a form of insurance, with the cost of installation and maintenance compared with the potential loss as a result of an extended power outage. A properly sized, installed and maintained standby electric power system can eliminate most of the financial losses and inconveniences resulting from a power outage. When an emergency standby power system is being considered, there is a tendency to cut corners on equipment based on the assumption that the system may never be needed. Equipment that cannot handle the job is little better than none at all. In fact, an undersized, under maintained system may be worse than none at all because it gives a false sense of security. When standby power is needed, it is desperately needed. It must be ready to go at a moment’s notice and must be capable of handling the loads applied to it. The best and most reliable equipment pays off at such times.
Your farm will benefit from a generator whether you’re on or off the electrical grid. Whether you are a large- or small-scale farmer, you still need a backup generator for those inevitable moments when the grid goes down. When you start your Listeroid, your operations can continue as normal.
Fortunately, you can easily protect yourself and your business from electrical stoppage vulnerability by incorporating a Listeroid generator into your farm’s infrastructure. A backup generator lets you continue regular operations during power outages while waiting to tie back into the communal grid.
Some principal agricultural segments that benefit from farm generator use include:
1. DAIRY
Automation has revolutionized the American dairy industry. Today, every part of a modern dairy farm, from milking machines to feeding and watering depends on an unbroken electric supply to keep production steady and safe.
Electrically powered computer systems track cow location, milking schedules and feeding timelines. Electricity also keeps milk storage facilities at a healthy level. Any power loss in a dairy farm would have a serious economic impact, which you can easily prevent with an auxiliary electrical generator.
2. POULTRY
Farm-raised poultry like chickens and turkeys also depend on electricity for survival. Many birds raised for meat and egg production reside in tight quarters that contain automated systems controlled by electrically powered components. Poultry farms implement complicated feed and watering systems.
Automated farms also require continuous ventilation and air conditioning controls to keep healthy stock. Even short electrical interruptions in a poultry barn could have fatal consequences. You can completely manage this risk by having a backup generator for poultry farm automation.
3. GREENHOUSES
Technological advancements in the American greenhouse industry, particularly hydroponics and Aeroponics, allow for higher crop yields in smaller areas than growers can achieve under natural field conditions. Automation drives greenhouse efficiency, which results in higher profits from denser settings. Automated greenhouse features like light control, precise heat settings and intricate ventilation systems are vital supports to greenhouse operations.
Computerized water and nutrient supplies also increase crop yield. Greenhouse automation and plant health depend on uninterrupted electrical energy flow. For that, a backup generator for greenhouse operations is mandatory. Generators ensure crops never fail from power loss, supporting a greenhouse business’s bottom line.
4. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Animal husbandry is the science of breeding farm animals and caring for their welfare. Farmers who raise meat animals like hogs and cattle have a lot invested in their livestock. Many modern animal husbandry farms have sophisticated automation systems assisting their operations. Every automated system depends on continuous electricity for animal welfare.
Total confinement facilities are highly productive for livestock like hogs. While confined pens and corrals allow easy stock management, they pose extreme risks to the animals’ health and survival when the power supply stops. Confined facilities have precision heat and ventilation controls, and animals can quickly overheat or suffocate from dangerous, uncontrolled air conditions during power loss. Looking after animal husbandry responsibilities is a principal benefit of farm generator uses.
5. HARVESTING
Automation makes harvesting crop yields and livestock returns highly efficient. Electrically powered automation systems help dairy farmers milk cows, hog farmers harvest stock and egg producers gather inventory. Automation also helps greenhouse growers harvest crops quickly and profitably.
While automated systems are invaluable during harvest time, they also have to be dependable and available. Sudden and unexpected power stops can delay or destroy harvests. Investing in a backup generator prevents these issues and lets harvests proceed as planned with produce delivered to the market on time. Without a doubt, generators for harvesting are excellent investments.
Powering Areas off the Grid
If you’re an off-grid farmer, your best choice for continuous and dependable electricity is a generator. You can certainly experiment with wind, water or solar alternative energy sources, but you’re wise to mix in a mainstay Listeroid generator. Your crops and livestock’s lives depend on it.
In addition to the standard 120V / 240V single phase 3 wire alternator Bolton Power Equipment can supply by special order, 120V/208V , 277V / 480V , 347V / 600V 3 phase alternators and control boxes.
While it might not be possible to halt Mother Nature or a man-made interruption, you can take precautions to protect your business with an incident recovery plan. These plans detail how you will keep your business running during a natural disaster, outage, or other circumstances. Most incident recovery plans suggest using backup systems such as an emergency communications system, data recovery methods, and customer support channels. But often, alternative power sources are forgotten, despite their importance for keeping your business running.
A Bolton Power Equipment Listeroid back-up power source or standby generator.is an effective and important power source to have in the event of a power outage for any reason. In fact, your generator could help sustain your business so that you don’t suffer a loss of communication, data, or even customers.
Here are four reasons why you need a Listeroid standby generator for your company.
1. Eliminate Unwanted Downtime
Your entire business could go into standby mode if you aren’t prepared for a power outage. Critical communication channels and equipment can be halted if your organization doesn’t have power, and in turn, your company can lose productivity and profitability. So if you’ve ever heard the phrase “time is money,” then you’ll know why a standby generator is valuable for preventing downtime at your business.
2. Protect Customer Data
An unpredictable power outage affects more than your business and employees — your customers and their information may also be affected. Customers will want to make sure that their sensitive information is still accessible and secure during an outage, because computers and data servers could become vulnerable when the power goes out.
Your standby generator can provide power to your phones, machines, servers, and computers to ensure you stay up and running. For added security and peace of mind, you may also choose to host a backup of your customer data offsite.
3. Preserve the Lines of Communication
A backup generator allows your business to continue serving and supporting customers during a power outage. Customers will still need to reach you, and your Listeroid backup generator can provide power to your support lines so they can be available. Take the time to inform your customers of the power outage for added transparency as you continue to connect and service their needs.
4. Keep Crucial Systems Operational
A Listeroid backup generator can also keep all of your mission-critical systems running. Whether it’s your POS terminals, servers. heating or cooling unit or security system, a generator can prevent these crucial functions from going dark. As soon as power loss occurs, you can either start or switch over your Listeroid standby generator, and power all connected systems in your building or warehouse to help operations run as normal.
Your backup generator also offers you a sense of security because you can confidently leave your business knowing that your alarm and safety systems can be powered and operational during a power outage.
Should You Invest in a Listeroid Backup Generator?
Whether it’s something as simple as providing power to your business phones or something bigger like powering a piece of machinery that’s crucial such that a power outage doesn’t leave your organization “out of business”. By choosing a Listeroid backup generator, you can have an added line of defense against any potential power outages. Let us help you take the next step toward maintaining your backup power source.