The Genset - Creston, BC
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N 49° 06.341 W 116° 31.306
11U E 534905 N 5439314
Alongside a collection of seven stationary engines at the Creston Museum is this Kohler Genset.
Waymark Code: WMKC1W
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 03/17/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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Utilizing a four cylinder, overhead valve gasoline engine, this Kohler Power & Light genset produces 110 volt DC electricity and is capable of putting out 1, 500 watts at 1,000 RPM. It is a model D, Serial Number 7323. This serial number seems to date the genset to about 1924. The engine, with a bore and stroke of 2" X 4" and a compression ratio of about 5:1, produced about 5 HP.

In 1920 Kohler, of Kohler, WI began making gensets with the Model "A", of similar size, design and capacity to this Model D. These became quite popular in rural areas, bringing many of the modcons of the city to the farm.

Though this and many other great pieces of machinery are in a museum, they are all parts of outdoor displays, for which there is no charge to view.
Type of Machine: Gasoline powered electric generator

Year the machine was built: ca. 1924

Year the machine was put on display: Not listed

Is there online documentation for this machine: Not listed

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