News

  • New Holiday Special - Melvin Triple Package - 4.5KW of Power

    We're feeling the Holiday Sprit and offering a triple play on the Melvin Package.  Get 3 Melvin Packages, including the base engine, fire box, and water jacket for each engine, for $5,999.  That the base engine price for the entire package when you buy in bulk.  We're only going to do a few of these so if you're looking for a good investment or to reduce your tax burden or just to get hot and run, then get the Melvin Triple Package !  Happy Holidays from Sefton Motors.

    Read more →
  • Tax Credits You May Be Interested In !

    We've been made aware of several tax credits for Home Energy Improvements that you may qualify for with the Melvin Universal Generator.   Check out further details on this tax credit on the Government's Energy Star web site. This summary information is provided as a convenience and may not be relied upon as a substitute for professional tax advice. Sefton Motors is not a tax advisor. Taxpayers claiming a tax credit should consult a tax professional with any questions.

    Read more →
  • Sefton Motors Update - Melvin Universal Generator

    Check out the latest developments with our Melvin Universal Generator.  The Stirling heat engine for electricity generation. https://youtu.be/dTiHu7VfFfA

    Read more →
  • Black Friday - End Of Year Sale: Melvin Universal Generator for $2,299 !

    Happy New Years !   Well almost, to celebrate we have reduced our prices to $1,999 for the base engine and $2,299 for the Melvin Engine Package.  Get your Universal Generator now - Use propane, wood, natural gas, waste oil or any other type of heat for electrical generation, space heating and hot water heating.  In addition, we're increasing our generator head size (included with the Melvin Base Engine and Package) to 1.5KW !!  Go Wild !  More to come - exciting update in the works.  

    Read more →
  • New Tech Talk - Melvin Piston Assembly

    We just posted a new Tech Talk about the piston in our Melvin heat engine.  Think you'll find it interesting.  #stirlingengine, #heat engine, #generator. https://youtu.be/C5-06URuS70     

    Read more →
  • Sefton Motors Update - Out Now

    Check out our latest update on our Universal Generator - The Melvin -  find it here:  https://youtu.be/4kaPKSaj_Z4     "Universal Generator"  is a trademark of Sefton Motors

    Read more →
  • Price Increase Coming

    Good morning, We wanted to let you know that we will shortly be increasing the pricing on our Melvin generators / engines.    Our goal is to provide the best value heat engine generator available.  With pressurization, the power output of our engines is increasing, we expect our cost per KW to decrease but the overall sticker price of the engine will increase.  We are almost done with the Melvin pressurization and will be moving to incorporate that technology into our smaller Melvin Jr. generator / engine.  We wanted to let our close followers and anyone who might be ready...

    Read more →
  • Melvin Update on Pressurization

    Melvin heat engine pressurization update - goes over our efforts to date and status of adding internally generated pressure for the Melvin heat engine.
    Read more →
  • Melvin Order Deposits Now Reopened !

    We've worked through a good portion of our backlog, added some new folks to the shop and are ready for a few more orders.  There is still a significant backlog and shipping times are at 90 days plus but we're closing the gap and moving to a inventory based order system over the next few months.  This will improve our order-ship timing considerably. Don't forget to see our latest update on Melvin's pressurization !  Here: 

    Read more →
  • Backlog Growing - New Orders on Hold

    Hi Folks,   We've put our orders on hold for the time being.  Just a bit swamped with production.  We're over our 90 delivery window and prefer not to rush it.  We are moving to an inventory based order system which will reduce production time, but it still a ways off.  Shouldn't last too long - appreciate your patience.  Contact us if you have questions.    We'll update the system as soon as we get a few of these engines shipped.  12-5-23

    Read more →