WINCO’s Lil’ Dog is Getting a New Engine

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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.

– BIG DOG

Paving the Way – Phase 2

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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

Parking lines

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!

– BIG DOG

W10000VE

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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
Big Dog Paw
– BIG DOG

Get to Know WINCO – Andrew

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Name: Andrew Gullicks
Department: Sales
Hobbies: Cooking, movies, traveling, golfing, video games

Q: How long have you been at WINCO?
A: 7 months

Q: Tell me about your family.
A: My wife, Jenna, and I got married 6 months ago. We have two dogs, Mikko and Moose

Q: What is your favorite thing to cook?
A: Right now we really like to cook Asian cuisine – Pad Thais. We are also working on creating the perfect fried chicken.

Q: What video games do you play?
A: Call of Duty, Apex Legends, League of Legends

Q: I hear you moved close to work.
A: We moved from the cities to Le Center in October. My commute is only 40 seconds.

FUN FACT: Andrew lived in Nashville for five years.

Q:Where do you like to travel?
A: Our favorite places are Omaha and Boston.

Thank you Andrew for taking time to talk to me!

If you’re ever in the area, stop by and be sure to say ‘hi’ to Andrew!

– BIG DOG

ATS Troubleshooting

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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.

WINCO
ASCO 185
ASCO 165
Automatic Transfer Switch
ASCO 185

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 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 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.

– Big Dog