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Genset HE replacement

Discussion in 'Generators' started by Pascal, Dec 10, 2019.

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  1. Pascal, Dec 10, 2019
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    Well, 17 year old heat exchanger on my norpro 18 popped a leak. Norpro is out of business so I m looking at options.

    Original Norpro design has built in welded expansion tank above the HE. Thinking about using a generic HE like those found on NL, Ohno etc with an external plastic recovery tank

    Any reason why that wouldn’t work? Not sure what the benefit of that integral expansion tank is...

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  2. Capt Ralph, Dec 10, 2019
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  3. Pascal, Dec 10, 2019
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    Thanks for the link. I ll call for a quote. Didn’t know they called it a piggy back... I got a quote today from a genset place up in CT for an exact replacement. Reasonable. But I ll try these guys
  4. Capt J, Dec 10, 2019
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    Go to Jerry's Marine Service in Fort Lauderdale, they're now a part of Lewis Marine Supply and moved to Lewis' building. They'll get a price and have the identical one made or know who made that one, as it wasn't Norpro who manufactured it. It should be reasonable.
  5. Alzira II, Dec 10, 2019
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    Mrcool.com is also very helpful for me in past .
  6. Capt Ralph, Dec 16, 2019
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    You get the Lenco bolted on yet?
    How did all the other models and prices compare?
  7. bayoubud, Dec 17, 2019
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    Weigh the old and new to check for same metal gauge used.
  8. Pascal, Dec 17, 2019
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    I m ordering it today...