thinking of buying a generator soon any sugustions please

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 12:46

hi just wondering any recomendations usual , power for fridge tv satalite lights for 3 rooms couple of appliances if needed to use at the time

some say 6500 power no less I been told or should i have a more powerful one thanks for any help

a shop down lapta where homefront used to be said 3000-3500 was enough and i heas different from electricians thanks

henrik



Joined: 01/10/2009
Posts: 314

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 13:54

Fidge: 150-300W running and 600-800W when powering up.. sat 50W, TV 150-300W depends on model, lights if energy saving 10W x 3 Rooms, will be 30W, Appliances: If its an aircondition you will need additional 1300W for the powering up, instant water heater can be from 800W to 3000W.. So you need to know what they are. If you say I only need the lights, TV, Sat and Fridge, than you will be ok with 2kW. A 3kW genny will do it easy..

Consider buying a battery powered back up system, charging from the mains, no dirty refueling, no noise, no fumes and the best is you dont even see that there is a powercut as it kicks in in milli secs. connectabe to any circuit seperatly, so you are sure not to run the emmersion heater during a powercut.. If more power is needed you can extend it easy and even recharge through solar and/or wind..

ask Peter, he knows the job (www.kibsolar.com for pictures and information). if not, good luck while buying your genny

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 14:36

I have a Kipoor 3.5, cost £1030. It's ok until she puts the kettle on, or the immersion, then it dies. Runs everything else ok though. Know where theres a Kipoor 6.5 for about £250. Old and a bit scruffy but said to work perfectly. If it hasn't been sold.



Tony

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 19:31

thanks plenty of infor forgot the aircon I installed gas hot water to the villa so that's sorted

thanks

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 20:25

Don't you have electric?



Have lived here for 4 years and even at the worst in 2006 got by without a generator. Never lost any food in deep freeze.



If you have electric I would seriously consider not wasting your money.

ronie


Joined: 11/02/2009
Posts: 67

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 11:49

Dont be tempted by the gas generators sold by Greenium.Chinese ,very poorly made,no spares,expensive to run.Believe me I know

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 12:01

Those that mock generators cast your mind back to Xmas 2006



Be prepared the Hippo says

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 12:03

I was in Spanias, the engineering supplies shop (the other side of the road) near the old Homebase/Ikea.

They had a large range of gennys in there - high quality - also you get a guarantee - not like TRNC. For a larger item like this, you need a TC who knows the 'right people', so you can get it back across the border without paying duty!