NorthStar Belt Driven Generator Head — 10,000 Watt

NorthStar Belt Driven Generator Head — 10,000 Watt

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Compact, brushless NorthStar® generator has low 5% or less total harmonic distortion — safe for computers and TVs! Takes an 18+ HP engine for rated output: 10,000 surge Watts and 9600 continuous Watts. Generates 120 and 240 Volt power simultaneously. Input shaft turns clockwise and counterclockwise. Voltmeter. For horizontal application only.

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Four 20 Amp 120V receptacles
One 30 Amp 120V locking plug receptacle
One 50 Amp 120/240V straight blade receptacle
Uses NEMA 5-20R, NEMA L5-30R and NEMA L14-50R plugs
80 Amps @ 120 Volts, 40 Amps @ 240 Volts
100% Copper windings
Brushless design, less than 5% Total Harmonic Distortion
Bi-directional
Thermal overload protection
Conveniently located control panel
Push button circuit breakers
Plugs sold separately
Replacement parts are available through Northern Tool Parts Department 1-800-270-0810

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Item#	165928
Ship Weight	130.0 lbs
Engine Required	18 HP or greater (3480-3780 RPM gen operating speed)
Shaft Diameter (in.)	28mm x 2.38 in. input shaft; 8mm x 1.75 in. key way
Rated Watts	9,600
Surge Watts	10,000
Run Time	Continuous
Receptacles (qty.)	6
Phase	(1) 4 wire
Dimensions L x W x H (in.)	19 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 9

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Is this generator suited for reliable 24/7 operation in a stand alone/off-grid installation?

noneatall

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August 31, 2010

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This generator head is made to be used for backup power. It is not made to be run 24/7.

NorthstarExpert13

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August 31, 2010

it is not suited for reliable 24/7 operation for off grid because the generator will burn out, that's not possible for off the grid systems. probably for backup use

treeman5167

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September 3, 2010

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Is this generator able to work in damp locations?

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example-driven off of a water turbine.
Question 2-are bearings greasable?
3-where manufactured?
4-suitable for continuous use?
5- possible to hardwire into house breaker box?

Anonymous

June 7, 2010

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1. This item is weather resistant not waterproof, so you would want to keep it dry
2. The bearings cannot be greased
3. This item is made in Italy
4. It can be used continuously, but would not be suitable as a primary source of power
5. You can hard wire to the house but would need a transfer switch

NorthStarExperts

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November 28, 2012

3 answers

I have a 2 cyl. 20Hp liquid cooled diesel engine. It's optimal rpm is 1000-1500. Are there any drive accessories (Gears) to increase my engines rpm?

Racer1969

- Mississippi

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August 5, 2010

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This is a belt driven generator head. The size of the pulleys that you use will determine the final rpm of the gen head. A smaller pulley on the generator head and a larger one on the engine will increase your final rpm. At this time we do not offer pulleys for such an application.

NorthStarExperts

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September 2, 2010

The drive pulley on the engine would need to be 3x the size of the pulley on the generator head to achieve the proper RPM. If your engine is running at 1200 RPM, the generator should be turning about 3600 RPM, less a little belt slippage. Larger pulleys will lose less power by not stressing the belts as much - a 5" dual pulley at the generator would be the smallest I'd want to run, meaning a 15" dual at the engine.

SiegeSD

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November 15, 2010

I used a 1" toothed belt that needed a 30-tooth on the gen and a 90-tooth on the (in this case) hydraulic motor. Problem with gen is its 28mm shaft which I ended up having to have a machinist bore out a 7/8" hole to fit. All told, the sprockets and belt added up to about $300 which is high but did exactly what I wanted it to do-run at 1200 and drive at 3600. By changing the rpm, you can best adjust for the "green zone" on the gen's power gauge. Good luck.

IanC

- Toronto

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June 14, 2011

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What is size ( dia ) of shaft length and keyway dimensions

Anonymous

February 10, 2011

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This NorthStar generator head is equipped with a shaft that is 28mm in diameter, 2.38 inches long, and has a 8mm key-way that is 1-3/4 inches long.

NorthstarExpert11

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February 10, 2011

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What about running 220 volt equipment?

IanC

- Toronto

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March 23, 2011

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This NorthStar generator head is capable of powering 220 volt equipment, it has one straight blade 50 amp outlet dedicated for that purpose.

NorthstarExpert11

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March 24, 2011

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does the engine required for this have to be 18 hp?As long a engine turns 3600rpm it should work correct?

gerry7

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February 4, 2012

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This generator head requires 18 horsepower or 35ft/lbs of torque @3600 RPM's. An engine with less torque even turning at 3600 RPM's wouldn't have enough power to run it.

NorthstarExpert11

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February 6, 2012

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What about a direct connection to a engine via a coupling rather than belt drive. Seems like this would be easier than belts, I have a honda v twin .

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It has a 1 inch crankshaft with keyway.

Anonymous

July 22, 2012

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There are two methods to connect the generator to the engine:
1. The recommended method is to use sheaves (pulleys) and a V-belt(s).
2. An alternative method is to direct couple the generator to the engine. However this method
requires great care to align the shafts of the generator and engine to within the specified
tolerances of the chosen coupler.

NorthStarExperts

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October 16, 2012

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Can I sync two of these together

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I have a 5.9 cummins diesel motor and was going to see if I can put 2 of these on the same belt drive and they be sync to run my house?

roughneck407

- texas

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December 28, 2012

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The NorthStar Belt Driven Generator Head has not been tested with using two units together. This would not be advised.

NorthstarExpert12

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January 4, 2013

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how can I break down the 50amp outlet for smaller amps

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Please help me here. It says it has a 50 amp outlet. not too many things take 50 amps. how can I break it down smaller

Can I use this if I am putting out 3600 rpm

kaido

- Arizona

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March 6, 2013

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The 50 amp breaker of the NorthStar Belt Driven Generator Head can not be broken down to a smaller amperage. The unit does offer 5 20 amp outlets and one 30 amp outlet for operation also. The generator head will operate anywhere from 3480 - 3780 RPM.

NorthstarExpert12

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March 8, 2013

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how is this unit mounted?

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I plan to add this unit to a small 4 cylinder motor I use at my outpost camp. need some idea as to how this unit mounts so I can be sure I can accomodate the modifications necessary. thanks.

LAURYY

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June 9, 2013

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This generator head along with the engine that will drive it must be mounted to a common base such as a heavy-duty metal plate. Secure mounting will ensure that the generator will not lift or flip during use. In addition, all engines vibrate and the generator must move with the engine to prevent excessive belt slippage or misalignment of couplings. Choose a mounting base that is of adequate size and strength to withstand operating torque and vibration, this base plate should be at least ¼” thick. Click the link below to view a mounting kit for attaching the generator head to a cement pad or trailer.

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NorthStar Belt Driven Generator Head - 10,000 Watt 5 5 5 5

10,000 watts of juice This was a leap of faith-my first order of anything from NT+E. First-it arrived in Canada within one week of shipping-dropped off to driveway-no hassles-no surprise fees-awesome logistics I'd say. Hooked this up with a 1" toothed belt drive to a Muncie PK15 hydraulic motor and cranked it up. Power from word "GO" . Nice feature of hydraulics is ability to increase GPM and match load increase-doesn't take much to keep "in the green zone". Where its mounted doesn't have a lot of air circulation so am adding a cooling fan just to make sure there's no "heat stress". Hydraulic source runs on waste veg oil so it makes my 10,000 watts totally "carbon neutral" as well and allows me to separate diesel engine a distance from the actual generator (ie inside) to keep it dry and protected. Power to run just about anything-mig,plasma cutter, lathe and 5000 watt water heater. Ian June 14, 2011

Generator I bought this generator head in 2005 and after thinking and trial and error got it hooked up to a 1982 Chevette engine through a Jeep rear end and have used it a couple of times when the power went off, one time for 18 hours and supplied all our power needs, except the electric stove. It was a life saver and moral booster. We had power when most of the neighborhood was out. I live on a farm and we have had enough outages to make the generator worthwhile. November 18, 2008

Used for 15 years- HARD! Well I finally burned my Gen head out after over 15 years of hard non protected from the weather use. :( I AM buying another one and I suggest that if you have a 20 hp or slightly larger horizontal shaft engine and need 10K Watts, U do the same. Based on my experience you will be very happy. By the way I had only one minor repair, a capacator burned out after about 8 years. September 27, 2008

Belt Driven Generator I have owned one of the high output belt driven generators for about six years. It is installed on a removable plate in the back of my pickup truck and is driven by a 25 HP Honda engine. I use it on my 3 acres of wooded property to provide power for my electric chain saw. I also use it for backup power for our house. It has never let me down and I have used it many times during power outages. I also use it to power my RV when we travel. One of its best features is the number of convenient power receptacles including 220 volt plugs. The meters are also useful in making sure the output is what one expects. The workmanship is excellent and I expect it to last me many years. Mimbresguy August 20, 2008

North Star Belt Driven Generator I fabricated a cart to hold my North Star Generator and a 20hp Onan engine hooked them together with 5" sheaves and gave it a try. It is great it powers my whole house lighting and it runs my well, no more trying to read by candle light and worrying about flushing the toilet. When the Michigan winter storms knock out the power I dont have to worry about losing the freezer contents or building a fire in the fireplace, It was the best investment I made to combat lack of power. October 29, 2007

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Engine Required	9 HP	13 HP (3600 RPM)	5 HP or greater (3540-3720 RPM gen operating speed)	11 HP or greater (3540–3720 RPM gen operating speed)	18 HP or greater (3480-3780 RPM gen operating speed)
Shaft Diameter (in.)	7/8	7/8	7/8 in. x 1 1/2 in. Shaft has 3/16 in. key way	7/8 in. x 1 1/2 in. Shaft has 3/16 in. key way	28mm x 2.38 in. input shaft; 8mm x 1.75 in. key way
Rated Watts	4,000	6,000	2,600	5,000	9,600
Surge Watts	4,500	6,500	2,900	5,500	10,000
Run Time	-	-	Continuous	Continuous	Continuous
Receptacles (qty.)	-	-	4	3	6
Phase	-	-	(1) 4 wire	(1) 4 wire	(1) 4 wire
Dimensions L x W x H (in.)	12 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 7 5/8	12 7/8 x 9 7/16 x 9 3/4	13 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 7 3/4	16 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 7 3/4	19 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 9

Engine Required	9 HP	13 HP (3600 RPM)	5 HP or greater (3540-3720 RPM gen operating speed)	11 HP or greater (3540–3720 RPM gen operating speed)	18 HP or greater (3480-3780 RPM gen operating speed)
Shaft Diameter (in.)	7/8	7/8	7/8 in. x 1 1/2 in. Shaft has 3/16 in. key way	7/8 in. x 1 1/2 in. Shaft has 3/16 in. key way	28mm x 2.38 in. input shaft; 8mm x 1.75 in. key way
Rated Watts	4,000	6,000	2,600	5,000	9,600
Surge Watts	4,500	6,500	2,900	5,500	10,000
Run Time	-	-	Continuous	Continuous	Continuous
Receptacles (qty.)	-	-	4	3	6
Phase	-	-	(1) 4 wire	(1) 4 wire	(1) 4 wire
Dimensions L x W x H (in.)	12 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 7 5/8	12 7/8 x 9 7/16 x 9 3/4	13 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 7 3/4	16 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 7 3/4	19 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 9

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