Re: Generators - is this a good one?

["Andy Whitfield" <andywhitfield2002@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi John,

You can use a long runtime UPS for the light stuff (lights, TV,=20
fridge, etc).  Obviously not electric heating, kettle, cooker, etc!!
I run my own modest business dealing solely in UPSs.
Paul Robinson, from this group, has recently bought a long runtime=20
UPS from me.
See http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/postt200.html
Can add extra battery cabinets to this model.

I also have even longer runtime models.  Ask me for details.

Regards
Andy Whitfield

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "John Andrews" <groups@j...> wrote:
> Nigel
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> Now that is impressive! 45A!
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> Cheers for the tip about petrol, I did not know that petrol had a=20
shelf life=20
> and your comments about flammability - good point the genny can go=20
in the=20
> shed (about 5 metres from the house).
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> I do appreciate about the load while the genny is running, it is=20
for the HA=20
> stuff, fridge, lighting. I would avoid heavy items like the cooker=20
etc.
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> Cheers
> J
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> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: "Nigel Giddings" <nigel@c...>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:52 PM
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Generators - is this a good one?
> >
> > John,
> >
> > I installed a Genset just before Christmas, well Christmas eve
to=20
be=20
> > exact....
> >
> > I went for an 11KVA unit, I think with 5KVA you will need to
be=20
careful=20
> > what you try to use while the genny is running.
> >
> > The unit you list is petrol I think, you have to be careful
with=20
petrol,=20
> > its obviously highly flammable, but it will also lose its
punch=20
after 12=20
> > months due to the un-leaded fuel. It will be useless 18 months=20
after it=20
> > has left the pump... Maybe 12 if you are unlucky. A full tank=20
will give=20
> > you 10 hours, is this really enough for seeing you through the=20
night?
> >
> > The unit is electric start so you may be able to set up a auto-
start and=20
> > oil warning system will help to prevent major damage if
something=20
occurs.=20
> > I have seen these on e-bay for =A3200+
> >
> > I went to the other extreme with my unit, also from e-bay. It=20
cost =A33K by=20
> > the time it was installed. It is a 2 cylinder air cooled
diesel=20
with a 45A=20
> > Generator. It has a fully enclosed acoustic hood and a 100
Hour=20
fuel tank.=20
> > It also  came with its own purpose built mains fail changeover=20
panel which=20
> > means it is on line in less than 5 seconds...
> >
> > Pictures here
> >
> > http://photos.corbenic.co.uk/photos/photo_212.html
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Nigel
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: John Andrews [mailto:groups@j...]
> > Sent: 12 January 2005 22:39
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> > Subject: [ukha_d] Generators - is this a good one?
> >
> > Hi Group
> >
> > Is the following a good generator?
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&category=3D46412&item=3D4348380265
> >
> > Basically I want something that will run the whole house that
I=20
can mount=20
> > in
> > the loft (venting the exhaust outside).
> > The HA kit is on a UPS that will last for about 10 mins
(enough=20
time for=20
> > me
> > to flick a switch).
> >
> > Also is there anything out there that can detect a power loss,=20
switch on a
> > generator and throw a relay? (and back again once the power is=20
back on)
> >