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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: wpclean on June 11, 2010, 06:49:45 pm

Title: Gutter vac generator '
Post by: wpclean on June 11, 2010, 06:49:45 pm

Does anyone know what spec generator you need to run the gutter vac ?
Thanks  ;D

Title: Re: Gutter vac generator '
Post by: Dave Willis on June 11, 2010, 06:52:28 pm

Depends what size vac you are using.

Title: Re: Gutter vac generator '
Post by: Dave Willis on June 11, 2010, 07:01:48 pm

I use this    http://www.pump.co.uk/generators-c108/petrol-silent-generators-c115/loncin-lc5000ddc-silent-petrol-generator-p5643

For my 3600W vac you'll need a bigger one for the 4200W vac if you have one.
Of course you are not allowed to use 240v if you want to pretend you are a professional. I do and have had no problems.

Title: Re: Gutter vac generator '
Post by: wpclean on June 11, 2010, 08:37:47 pm

Thanks, im thinking of getting the 3000 w from eastern trading .

Title: Re: Gutter vac generator '
Post by: Window Washers on June 12, 2010, 06:09:10 pm

Quote from: Dave Willis on June 11, 2010, 07:01:48 pm

I use this    http://www.pump.co.uk/generators-c108/petrol-silent-generators-c115/loncin-lc5000ddc-silent-petrol-generator-p5643

For my 3600W vac you'll need a bigger one for the 4200W vac if you have one.
Of course you are not allowed to use 240v if you want to pretend you are a professional. I do and have had no problems.

you will not have a problem Dave, till one comes up, the creek and paddle come to mind.

Title: Re: Gutter vac generator '
Post by: Craig Trevain on June 12, 2010, 06:56:46 pm

For our Gen1 a 5.5 KVA is needed, for our Gen2 a nice light 2.8 KVA will do!

Title: Re: Gutter vac generator '
Post by: Dave Willis on June 12, 2010, 09:09:57 pm

Craig, can't you use a smaller genny for your Gen1 vac?
2400W vac and 5.5kva generator seems a little large to me.
I'm no electrician mind.

Title: Re: Gutter vac generator '
Post by: Window Washers on June 13, 2010, 10:16:27 am

Quote from: Craig T on June 12, 2010, 06:56:46 pm

For our Gen1 a 5.5 KVA is needed, for our Gen2 a nice light 2.8 KVA will do!

2.8kva sounds alot lighter  ;D what is the suction like on the gen2 craig also what is the max height it can be used it ?

Title: Re: Gutter vac generator '
Post by: Craig Trevain on June 13, 2010, 10:37:36 am

Dave- n it needs 5.5kva, 2400watts still alot of power!

Ian- the suction on the gen2 is very good due to air flow within a 38mm hose, upto 25' ideal.

Title: Re: Gutter vac generator '
Post by: Dave Willis on June 13, 2010, 11:04:21 am

Yes, but I use smaller than 5.5 kva for a larger 3600W vac  ???


In fact, mine is 5kva running over a thousand more watts. Have had no problems for the last year with it.

38mm hose at fifty feet plus.