Thread: How big would my generator need to be?

I guess we are in a unique situation as we can put the genny out side and not worry too much about noise.

There is quite a big jump in price from the 2kva to the 3kva. As our use would be intermittent the cost per hour of use is a little prohibitive for us at the moment. Unless I can think of any thing else we could run off the genny.

I'm sure Fluids would do you a AULRO deal,,
The new 3kva honda wouldnt frighten birds
and then you could run EVERYTHING

freight would be a killer though, unless ---
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/aulro-courier-service/


the biggest problem with the tradesman end of generators(apart from noise)
is NO Auto throttle

I went into Glenfords few years ago when they had a generator sale on. Anyhow just wanted a 5KVA contractor type for around my Perth hills property for remote power tool operation and the rare power outages to save contents of fridge/freezers.For another $50 the salesman said I could have an 8KVA, so 8KVA it was! Put a remote feed in circuit in my pump shed, then I'm good to go when the juice goes out. I have found the genny uses no more fuel than a previous 5KVA, its a little noisey (Honda 13hp) and I can run the whole house. Whilst its not a pure sinewave gen the freqency/voltage seems to be stable enough. I think if its not for prolonged use on a regular basis the petrol is ok, but drain the float bowl after use. It cost just less than $1400, maybe a bit more now, however diesel at the time was $3600.

OK, I know the Honda is the best but....

If I'm only running it for 3hrs a day for 6 to 8 weeks a year the Honda is a lot of money.

Does anybody have any experience with the ebay MTM or Fuji makes, they seem too cheep to be any good?

Or the scorpion brand as they come up 2nd hand quite often?

I'm happy to go second hand as it will get a gentle life with me. Also size and weight are not an issue for me.