Just came across this....
http://groupbuy.ebay.com.au/deal?itemId=231296164692
I know it's cheap no-brand but is it worth the risk?
I'd say 5 would be max... more like 2 or 2.5 continuous.
5KVa petrol genny
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Re: 5KVa petrol genny
Bruce, the issue with these cheapies is reliability, and when I am away camping miles from anywhere reliability is a BIG issue to me. I'll stick with the other red one
Might be good for people at home for blackouts though
Might be good for people at home for blackouts though
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Re: 5KVa petrol genny
Bruce,
steer well clear.
ere it is! The Tomahawk Sinewave 5KVA Petrol Generator! With remote start, 150cc motor and maximum output of 5KVA all for the amazing price of $598
150cc is about 4.5hp. 4.5hp x 760 watt x 60% efficiency gives you about 2kw.
To get 5kva, you need a 13hp motor....
steer well clear.
ere it is! The Tomahawk Sinewave 5KVA Petrol Generator! With remote start, 150cc motor and maximum output of 5KVA all for the amazing price of $598
150cc is about 4.5hp. 4.5hp x 760 watt x 60% efficiency gives you about 2kw.
To get 5kva, you need a 13hp motor....
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Re: 5KVa petrol genny
They may be Chinese KVA's, there're a lot smaller
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Re: 5KVa petrol genny
Yes I hear you! I don't need one.. yet!
I just thought it sounded like a good buy if you did need one?
I'm waiting for Martin (Dapope) to send over his diesel one for me to fix..........
no... if I get another one it will be a marinised diesel one for below decks/waterline.........
I just thought it sounded like a good buy if you did need one?
I'm waiting for Martin (Dapope) to send over his diesel one for me to fix..........
no... if I get another one it will be a marinised diesel one for below decks/waterline.........
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Re: 5KVa petrol genny
Good oneWilbor wrote:They may be Chinese KVA's, there're a lot smaller
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Bite your tongue a generator why it was just today that Geoff aka Boblebago said he did his washing without the need for a Genny because of those super batteries, so why do you need one with all your power?? BTW I also use my washing machine without using our big red thingBruceS wrote:Yes I hear you! I don't need one.. yet!
I just thought it sounded like a good buy if you did need one?
I'm waiting for Martin (Dapope) to send over his diesel one for me to fix..........
no... if I get another one it will be a marinised diesel one for below decks/waterline.........
Queen of the Banal & OT chatter and proud of it. If it offends you then tough titty titty bang bang.
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Re: 5KVa petrol genny
Hi, all.
WILBOR - wouldn't a 5kva genny put you near your weight limit?
WILBOR - wouldn't a 5kva genny put you near your weight limit?
See you on the back roads,
shonky et al.
shonky et al.
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Re: 5KVa petrol genny
If they were Australian KVA's it might! I think I will stick to my 3kva Honda even though it is a tad heavy It does run for 18 hours though!
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