From: dannyb@panix.com   
      
   I recall reading here a couple o fyears ago   
   about a line of small (5 kw or so) generators   
   with electric start, which...   
      
   ... which kept the battery (normally used for   
   the starting) in parallel with the system. That   
   way, if there was a starting surge/demand by,   
   for example, an air conditioner, the generator   
   could draw on the battery for a bit until   
   the extra demand was over.   
      
   - this let you get by with a smaller generator   
   more tuned to the normal demand, as opposed to   
   needing something Much Bigger to handle the   
   starting surge.   
      
   I'm drawing blanks in trying to find any details   
   as to models or brand names.   
      
   Anyone remember? Thanks   
      
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