5KVa petrol genny

[BruceS]

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.

[Wilbor]

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

[jon_d]

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....

[Wilbor]

They may be Chinese KVA's, there're a lot smaller

[BruceS]

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.........

[Dot]

They may be Chinese KVA's, there're a lot smaller

Good one

[Dot]

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.........

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 thing

[shonky]

Hi, all.

WILBOR - wouldn't a 5kva genny put you near your weight limit?

[Wilbor]

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!