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Old, But Not Completely Obsolete

Posted on August 2, 2022August 11, 2022 by Josie — 1 Comment

WINCO has been in business since 1927, starting with wind turbines to power a family farm’s radio batteries. As we have grown through the years, generators have been created and became obsolete while new generators were being designed.

One of the great perks of owning a WINCO generator is the longevity of support. We have 50+ year old units still out there; powering homes, businesses, farms, etc. The key to a long life is simple; conduct routine maintenance and replace parts as needed.

PARTS SUPPORT

With over 20 years of experience at WINCO, our parts department is a wealth of knowledge of our generators, new and old. You would be amazed at all the part numbers they can rattle off from the top of their head.

Not too long ago, a customer needed AC brushes for his obsolete Winpower GE6W4 restoration project. We had the parts he needed, along with rectifier diagrams, and he was able to finish the project.

Now, we must state that we can’t get every part from the past. As years go on, some suppliers went out of business. But, we will do our best to help you.

Photo courtesy of Terry from Iowa

Our parts department has a library of all parts list of generators built.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Beyond getting parts, we also can help with technically questions on older models as well. Our technical support team is knowledgeable not about our generators, but also has an education in AC & DC electrical theory as well as working experience with electric motors and controls.

Being a company that likes to hang on to things, really benefits our customers. You can find manuals and other product support documents on our website by searching your model.

This 45 year-old unit came out of Dow Chemical in Midland, MI. Our technical support team was able to help with this customers questions.

Photo courtesy of Scott from Michigan

Need help looking for your model on our website? This blog will show you how to find your model or you can also go the the Service Support tab.

You can also call us at:
Parts Department: 507-357-6831 ext. 1.
Technical Support: 507-357-6831 ext. 3.

WINCO’s Lil’ Dog is Getting a New Engine

Posted on July 15, 2022August 11, 2022 by Josie — Leave a comment

No, the Lil’ Dog isn’t on the dangerous breed list, but it will lose its CARB certification. As engine manufacturers are going through tough times, tough decisions need to be made. Because of these new changes, the W3000H will be equipped with a new engine next year.

This does not change the dynamics of the small, hand-held, portable generator that you all know and love. It is still light-weight, coupled with a Mecc Alte industrial gen end, industrial Honda engine, and able to power those lil’ jobs.

W3000H/C

2400 Running Watts
20 Running Amps
120V
0.75HP Motor Starting
EPA Approved
CSA TUV Certification
1 Year Commercial Warranty
68 lbs

Spec Sheet

W3000H/D

2200 Running Watts
20 Running Amps
120V
0.75 HP Motor Starting
EPA Approved
CSA TUV Certification
1 Year Commercial Warranty
68 lbs

Spec Sheet

We still have CARB approved W3000Hs available, but quantities are getting low. If you need CARB approved W3000Hs now, act fast before they are all gone!

To quote the W3000H/D or to find more downloads, click to go to it’s product page.

Paving the Way – Phase 2

Posted on June 24, 2022July 7, 2022 by Josie — 8 Comments

Phase 1 brought us new sidewalks, phase 2 brings us a new parking lot!

A new parking lot is just one of the great improvements we have been making to help our employees, customers, and vendors. It was entertaining to watch the machines every step to make our parking lot go from a hot mess to a smooth and organized space.

Step 1: The soil stabilizer

This heavy piece of machinery ground up the existing parking lot, mixed in a binding agent, and created a better base for vehicle traffic.

Step 2: Base Layer

This is a critical step to ensure the foundation for the parking lot is compacted correctly and has proper pitch for drainage.

Step 3: Asphalt

It was a pretty warm day, but these guys did a great job to ensure the paving machine created an even pour. We had two layers installed. After each layer, they used heavy rollers to compact the surface.

Step 4: Marking

If you have visited us before, you may have noticed that we aren’t the best at parking in a straight line. This not only looks great, it also added designated accessible spaces. No promises that the stripes will be helpful in the winter!

Stay tuned to see what other improvements we are doing!

W10000VE

Posted on June 22, 2022July 7, 2022 by Josie — Leave a comment

Our portable generators are one of our most popular products. With a long-lasting, durable design, these generators have proven themselves in the roofing industry for decades. But that is not all that they can be used for.

The Big Dog industrial portables will work for many applications; including being apart of the spray foam industry. If the power goes out you can also use these as back-up power for necessary appliances.

With design updates and larger output, the W10000VE has been evolving into one of our best selling portable. We engineered the W10000VE with a Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine, coupled with an industrial Mecc Alte gen end. The robust receptacle package is GFCI protected. It includes our YourGen meter, which allows you to keep tabs on engine RPMs, load balancing, frequency, voltage, operating hours, and alert when oil changes are needed.

If you are looking for a portable generator that you can depend on, don’t pass up on the W10000VE.

Product Page

Spec Sheet

Operators Manual

ATS Troubleshooting

Posted on June 14, 2022July 6, 2022 by Josie — Leave a comment

Automatic transfer switches transfer power from the utility to a backup generator. Over the years, WINCO has offered a few different brands and models including our own proprietary transfer switches and ASCO 165 and 185 series switches for residential applications.

Like anything mechanical, sometimes transfer switches fail. That is why we added new troubleshooting sections to our Transfer Switch Help Topics. We are confident these guides will help you properly identify the problem and get your system back running in no time.

What should I do if my standby generator doesn’t crank or generator cranks and doesn’t run?

What if my standby generator doesn’t transfer and/or generator light doesn’t come on?

What if my transfer switch won’t transfer to utility and/or the utility acceptable doesn’t come on?

What if my transfer switch won’t transfer?

What if my transfer switch goes back to utility, but my standby generator keeps running?

What should I do if my transfer switch exercise is not working?

You can find other helpful topics on engines, circuit breakers, generator ends, installation here! Want to talk to our technical support? Call 507-357-6831 select prompt 3.