The New DR90

When looking through our products, you may have noticed the DR90 looks a little bit different. Well, it is. Our ongoing journey of updating and improving has brought the DR90 to a new design.

WHAT IS NEW

What you probably notice first is the new color. We believe the gunmetal gray looks tough and will look great next to any building. Let’s just say this Big Dog is glad we didn’t go with tan – don’t tell anyone I said that! An industrial unit should look tough.

Beyond changing the color, we narrowed the door swing and added lift out panels. This means you can plan installation closer to walls while maintaining full access for service. Speaking of the foot print, we extended the base allowing for more fuel in the tank before it has to stick out past the base. If your application will have the generator installed inside a building, you can get a DR90 in an open skid design.

WHAT’S INSIDE ALSO COUNTS

Even though this is a redesign, don’t be worried that we cut back on any key components. WINCO’s generators are known for their longevity and dependability. That is because we have cultivated strong partnerships with top manufactures like FPT and Stamford. The DR90 is engineered with an FPT 4.5L, Tier III engine and an industrial Stamford generator end. Add to the mix the DSE7310 digital controller and Square D circuit breakers, you have there a fine piece of machinery. Long story short, you are getting all prime components, but the EPA only lets us sell it for standby applications.

WHAT IS COMING UP NEXT

The DR45 and DR65 are coming up next in the redesign world. These two units will share the same tanks and footprint as the DR90. How easy is that?!


Take a look here to quote and learn more about the DR90.


– BIG DOG

Get to Know Winco!

WINCO is a family-owned business with almost 80 employees. We thought it would be great to meet them!

Kim

Name: Kim Brockway
Position: Air-Cooled Final Assembler
Hobbies: Rock hunting, garage sales

Q: How long have your worked at WINCO?
A: 21 years

Q: Tell me a little about your family
A: I am happily married and have 3 kids, 4 grandkids with another on the way!

Q: What kind of rocks do you go searching for?
A: My mom and I travel to find agates, geodes, and petrified wood. This year, we traveled to Missouri, New Mexico and South Dakota.



Q: What do you do with your findings?
A: We put them in our rock gardens.

Q: You seem to have a garage sale at your house every month, what is your favorite thing about garage sales?
A: I do have a garage sale once a month starting in April until October and I enjoy meeting new people. We also do flea markets, but this year they were cancelled. I also love to go to garage sales and find those hidden treasures.


Thank you Kim for taking time to talk to me, I look forward to working with you!

If you come to visit us at WINCO, be sure to stop and say ‘Hi’ to Kim! Stay tuned, next month we will meet up with another great employee!

See you soon!

– BIG DOG

Briggs & Stratton – Moving Forward

KPS Capital Partnership LP finished their purchase of Briggs & Stratton on September 22, 2020. This brings Briggs & Stratton out of Chapter 11 with a stronger, healthier balance sheet allowing the company to continue to build upon their 100+ year history. All warranties from before Chapter 11 are in full force and will be honored by the new owners.

As you know, WINCO has been building generators with the Vanguard engine on some of our most popular air-cooled generators. We value our partnership and appreciate the quality and durability of their products. We will continue manufacturing generators you depend on using these industrial engines. We love the fact that all of our Vanguard V-Twin engines are produced right here in the US!

Check out our popular air-cooled generators that feature the Vanguard engine!


– BIG DOG

Why should I use ASCO manual transfer switches?

ASCO MTS

ASCO, manufactured by Schneider Electric, has been using technologies refined by more than 100 years of experience. Founded in 1888, ASCO has prided itself on providing cutting edge technology and never compromising on quality.

The ASCO lines of switches are not cheap knife switches. They use the same type of heavy duty contacts that critical facilities have been relying on for decades. If your application is a critical facility, has heavy motor loads or if you just want the best the ASCO switches are for you.

The ASCO manual transfer switches are suitable for traditional manual switch applications or the can serve to connect the back-up to the back-up generator to comply with new NFPA 70 700 (f) regulations. Check out our post on NFPA 70 700.3 (f) for more information.

FEATURES

ASCO MTS have similar features and options as their automatic transfer switches. Such as, enclosure options and non-SE or SE rated switches.

three position switch

The 3 position switch on the MTS has a center off position and is pad-lockable. The center off position gives the operator time to allow rotating motors to come to a stop before connecting the other power source causing heavy shocks to the system.

integrated quick connects

A MTS can have cam-lock connections already integrated into the panel. This option provides a complete UL-listed solution in a single unit and will save on installation costs by reducing the required labor and wiring materials. These models come standard with a NEMA 3R enclosure, with the option to upgrade to a stainless steel housing and uses 16 series Cam-Lok connectors.


You an find all of our available ASCO manual transfer switches here.