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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Matt Gibson on March 09, 2013, 12:48:00 pm

Title: Generator Question
Post by: Matt Gibson on March 09, 2013, 12:48:00 pm

Need a new generator. preferably 5kva as i need to run the steamer off it and my 2.5 just hasn't got enough guts.

Seen a couple on eBay, but just wondered if anyone has one laying around they wouldn't mind selling. Don't really want to spend over £400 delivered.

Petrol is fine as it wont be getting used day in day out.

I have a small 2.5 honda genny that ill be getting rid of if i get a bigger one, so could PX with some cash.

Title: Re: Generator Wanted
Post by: TomCrowther on March 09, 2013, 02:43:16 pm

I have a Honda 6.5kva. Paid five hundred plus (second hand) and only used once, might sell for four hundred. I am based Mr Manchester. 07921 766022.

Title: Re: Generator Wanted
Post by: Matt Gibson on March 10, 2013, 09:06:45 am

Hi mate,

I'm just waiting to hear back from a guy on eBay, if it doesnt pan out ill give you a buzz.

Title: Generator Question
Post by: Matt Gibson on March 11, 2013, 11:47:26 am

Tom,

Thanks for the offer mate but i got one sorted from eBay.

Anyone know what is the right oil to put in a 4 stroke 11HP single cyl generator engine?
Heard something about low/high detergent oils.. clueless...

Title: Re: Generator Question
Post by: BDCS on March 11, 2013, 12:37:20 pm

Most oils have detergent in them after the black engine syndrone. Any mineral oil that says suitable for diesel engines will be fine - standard oil 10-40.

Title: Re: Generator Question
Post by: Matt Gibson on March 11, 2013, 07:14:00 pm

Its a petrol.. but if the detergent factor isnt an issue then ill just get the right rated oil.

Brand new loncin 5kva for £270 delivered. Only problem is ive got to buy a plug adaptor cause its european plugs  ;D

Title: Re: Generator Question
Post by: BDCS on March 12, 2013, 01:23:18 am

16 amp blue plugs ? Caravan shop or e bay

Title: Re: Generator Question
Post by: Matt Gibson on March 12, 2013, 07:11:41 am

Yeah, ive found the adaptor. used for caravans. male 16amp european plug to female 16amp normal. not cheap though. close to 30 quid.

Title: Re: Generator Question
Post by: TomCrowther on March 12, 2013, 10:37:57 am

should have bought mine, would have saved all this messing around  :)

Title: Re: Generator Question
Post by: BDCS on March 12, 2013, 11:01:08 am

Remove the face plate to find the 3 wires and fit a rubber face plate

Title: Re: Generator Question
Post by: Matt Gibson on March 12, 2013, 11:12:56 am

Quote from: BDCS on March 12, 2013, 11:01:08 am

Remove the face plate to find the 3 wires and fit a rubber face plate

I was thinking of changing the sockets. Is that all it is? just remove the plate and wire a new socket on?

Are the plugs powered the same as the british ones? same wires go to the same pins?

Title: Re: Generator Question
Post by: BDCS on March 12, 2013, 02:52:18 pm

Yes - Red to black and stand back  ;D A live,neutral and Earth - if in doubt consult a competant person