map_911 14 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 I'm thinking on purchasing an Allison hot/cold skid and was wondering how the performance and reliability of the vertical burner with the 18 HP Vanguard and GP TS2021. If anyone has this skid can you tell me some info on this please. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chappy 138 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 Why dont you call Paul Kassander directly and ask him to give you some names of people who have purchased them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Spence 76 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 I had the similar combo in a couple of TUFF units, I love the Briggs engines, we have had very little trouble with them and they are easy to find people to do warranty and non warranty work on in any area. The general makes a good decent pump that is very easy to rebuild in less than 15 minuites, in my oponion just the two componants alone are a good reason to buy. Does the one you are looking at have a horizontal or vertical burner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirtgun 122 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 We have a Largo w/the vertical burner.The espec machines are build pretty close to identical of our machine and it's been a work horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Paul will be making those puppies in WI soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 John has taken a lot of time to come up with some innovative changes on this equipment to really make it durable an reliable as well as easier for the contractor to service them. Things like burner relays, oversize charging systems, and various component placement are key features in our design. One of the latest things we are most proud of is the integration of the burner diagnostic center with LED lights. Now if you can tell if a light is on or off you can fix your units (similar to the attached picture). The vertical units are a little more efficient and the horizontals are shorter in overall height. Both use the same components, really what it comes down to more than anything is personal preference on design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
map_911 14 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks everyone for your input, I've been loooking at the setups of several manufactures to come up with a good piece of equipment at the lowest price and the best quality and this unit has both. Originally I wanted a 20+ HP Honda and seen that most of the Grime scene community had Vanguard/B & S, Kohler for the horsepower. Russ this has the vertical burner and I've heard a couple of things about them like leaking fuel into the bottom and forming a puddle if your tips have buildup but Paul says it's just personal preference. I do like the diagnostic center, it could point you to the problem very easliy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 If you load up the unit with fuel you will be pulling the coil either way to replace the insulation. I have run both types for over 18 years and they both provide what they should...hot water. There are a few minor differences and benefits of each, but like I said it is a personal preference thing more than anything else IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
