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Post by Ausprep on Nov 4, 2013 12:01:17 GMT 10
Howdy Members! Just thought id throw up a quick post about Generators. They are one of them things, if you don’t have a regular use for it, can be quite an few $$ sitting around with no purpose unless SHTF. Buying a Gennie, is much like solar, you need to really work out before you purchase, what you want to run. What you need is dependent on this. The Kipor range, I have been dealing with for a few years now and value for money are great. These are now imported and managed by Primus, a company which most of you will be familiar with. 2 year warranty, sine wave technology and really, really quiet to run.  As an instance, here are some general usage numbers for appliances. Aircon – Evaporation 275W Aircon – refrigerated 1000-2600W Angle Grinder – 2300W Circular saw – 1500-2400W Laptop – 600-1000W Drill – 500-900W Elec frying pan – 1000-1400W Hairdryer – 1200-2000W Iron – 900-1500W Kettle/Jug -1800-3000W Microwave – 1000-3000W Radio -60-100W Fridge – 200-900W Toaster – 800-2000W TV – 50-500W Vacuum – 500-1250W This is just averages, to be sure check each appliance you want to run. Cost wise, a 2000W Kipor will set you back anywhere from $800-$1000 (cheaper if you know someone who sells them  LOL ) A 2600W runs our for around $1700 If money is not an issue, then yes, I would opt for a Honda over the Kipor, but as I said. Value for $$ on these things can not be beat. I will say too, really try to avoid the Chinese cheapies on ebay. They really are rubbish. Kipor is about the cheapest id go. Hope this helps  |
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Post by bigredtomatosauce on Nov 5, 2013 22:13:16 GMT 10
When you said the microwave runs between 1000-3000kw, does this vary on what microwave brand you have or what setting you have it on? And how much cheaper can the 2000kw version run if I know a cool dude I know on the Internet |
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Post by Ausprep on Nov 6, 2013 15:47:58 GMT 10
When you said the microwave runs between 1000-3000kw, does this vary on what microwave brand you have or what setting you have it on? And how much cheaper can the 2000kw version run if I know a cool dude I know on the Internet It will vary on the microwave, each being different. This is what i have found is the averages, somewhere from 1000W to 3000W. You will also find that the "cheaper" the product, the worse it will be consumption wise. eg: Televisions we sell here (specifically for camping) draw 30Watts on 12V but retail for $480. The cheaper versions i can get, retail for $129 - $299 but draw a whopping 110W. SO, when purchasing items with a specific use, always buy the best your budget allows but more so DO YOUR RESEARCH! Ummm 2000W about $790.00 |
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Post by saalian on Feb 20, 2014 21:20:00 GMT 10
Would it be best to get a diesel powered generator?? Want a bigger property and the concept of producing my own bio-diesel sounds like a good option.
Thoughts on bio-diesel and use in a diesel generator?
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Post by Ausprep on Feb 21, 2014 5:59:00 GMT 10
Great idea! unfortunately diesel generators are still quite expensive.
will post some more info when I am infront of a pc.
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Post by SA Hunter on Feb 21, 2014 23:41:20 GMT 10
Howdy Members! Just thought id throw up a quick post about Generators. They are one of them things, if you don’t have a regular use for it, can be quite an few $$ sitting around with no purpose unless SHTF. Buying a Gennie, is much like solar, you need to really work out before you purchase, what you want to run. What you need is dependent on this. The Kipor range, I have been dealing with for a few years now and value for money are great. These are now imported and managed by Primus, a company which most of you will be familiar with. 2 year warranty, sine wave technology and really, really quiet to run. As an instance, here are some general usage numbers for appliances. Aircon – Evaporation 275W Aircon – refrigerated 1000-2600W Angle Grinder – 2300W Circular saw – 1500-2400W Laptop – 600-1000W Drill – 500-900W Elec frying pan – 1000-1400W Hairdryer – 1200-2000W Iron – 900-1500W Kettle/Jug -1800-3000W Microwave – 1000-3000W Radio -60-100W Fridge – 200-900W Toaster – 800-2000W TV – 50-500W Vacuum – 500-1250W This is just averages, to be sure check each appliance you want to run. Cost wise, a 2000W Kipor will set you back anywhere from $800-$1000 (cheaper if you know someone who sells them LOL ) A 2600W runs our for around $1700 If money is not an issue, then yes, I would opt for a Honda over the Kipor, but as I said. Value for $$ on these things can not be beat. I will say too, really try to avoid the Chinese cheapies on ebay. They really are rubbish. Kipor is about the cheapest id go. Hope this helps Great Info - makes it easier to pick a gen set now - what do you recommend - 2 or 4 stroke?? |
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Post by Ausprep on Feb 22, 2014 5:34:10 GMT 10
Howdy Members! Just thought id throw up a quick post about Generators. They are one of them things, if you don’t have a regular use for it, can be quite an few $$ sitting around with no purpose unless SHTF. Buying a Gennie, is much like solar, you need to really work out before you purchase, what you want to run. What you need is dependent on this. The Kipor range, I have been dealing with for a few years now and value for money are great. These are now imported and managed by Primus, a company which most of you will be familiar with. 2 year warranty, sine wave technology and really, really quiet to run. As an instance, here are some general usage numbers for appliances. Aircon – Evaporation 275W Aircon – refrigerated 1000-2600W Angle Grinder – 2300W Circular saw – 1500-2400W Laptop – 600-1000W Drill – 500-900W Elec frying pan – 1000-1400W Hairdryer – 1200-2000W Iron – 900-1500W Kettle/Jug -1800-3000W Microwave – 1000-3000W Radio -60-100W Fridge – 200-900W Toaster – 800-2000W TV – 50-500W Vacuum – 500-1250W This is just averages, to be sure check each appliance you want to run. Cost wise, a 2000W Kipor will set you back anywhere from $800-$1000 (cheaper if you know someone who sells them LOL ) A 2600W runs our for around $1700 If money is not an issue, then yes, I would opt for a Honda over the Kipor, but as I said. Value for $$ on these things can not be beat. I will say too, really try to avoid the Chinese cheapies on ebay. They really are rubbish. Kipor is about the cheapest id go. Hope this helps Great Info - makes it easier to pick a gen set now - what do you recommend - 2 or 4 stroke?? You wont find much other than industrial style gens in 2 stroke. All the ones as above are 4. From a practicality pov..I'd go 4. |
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Post by Ausprep on Feb 23, 2014 8:44:29 GMT 10
Would it be best to get a diesel powered generator?? Want a bigger property and the concept of producing my own bio-diesel sounds like a good option. Thoughts on bio-diesel and use in a diesel generator? Great idea! unfortunately diesel generators are still quite expensive. will post some more info when I am infront of a pc. Ok, so with some further investigation, prices seemed to have dropped somewhat on the diesel range of inverted gennies. The one that caught my eye, specifically stated "bio diesel"in the title. 3x 240v outlets, a 3 phase outlet, elec start etc etc. Price was really low, at under a grand, buy it now. Physically, it looked bulky. Should (as you stated above) want it for a property, then it wouldn't matter. Reliability on the other hand. All the gennies i looked at were no name brands, the brand names are were we really start to dig in to the $$$ $2K - $3K plus.. I think the gamble in buying an imported one would be worth it, based on actual run time i cant see why, with proper maintenance these wouldn't last. www.ebay.com.au/itm/DIESEL-9KVA-SILENCED-240V-SINGLE-415V-THREE-PHASE-12V-REMOTE-START-BIO-DIESEL-/271371410810Just my thoughts |
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Post by graynomad on May 1, 2014 18:45:47 GMT 10
Despite the fact that most of those diesel gennies have the word "silenced" in their name they are NOISY to the point of being unbearable when right next to them. So bear that in mind when locating it. One other thing with those enclosed generators, if they catch on fire you can't put it out because you can't get into the source of the flames yes it's happened to me with a cheap diesel genset. ______ Rob |
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