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Title: generators for guttervac
Post by: henryroberts on November 30, 2008, 01:16:49 pm
all a bit confusing but which generator are you gents using for guttercleaning was looking at something with a honda engine any recomendations all thoughts are appreciated my vac system is 30 foot

cheers
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: ftp on November 30, 2008, 01:49:52 pm
Have a look on the omnivac site - they do two, a Chinese Loncin and a Honda engined one.
I'm using a Loncin - seems ok so far.


http://www.pump.co.uk/shop/Generators/PetrolSilent/d24/sd77?code=LC5000DDC
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: paulscotney on November 30, 2008, 02:02:25 pm
I have the Honda  gen and 110v Vac.  The Honda starts first time every time.

 Honda renowned quality or a similarly priced  Chinese make  I had never heard off.   I had no choice to make.
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: ftp on November 30, 2008, 02:39:02 pm
Loncin was way cheaper than a Honda so i am expecting trouble but so far it starts first time every time (electric start). I think Kev R uses one for pretty heavy commercial work without any problems. If mine falls apart after the warranty i'll go Honda. Stephill were the cheapest range i saw that used Honda engines.
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: henryroberts on November 30, 2008, 03:40:44 pm
Loncin was way cheaper than a Honda so i am expecting trouble but so far it starts first time every time (electric start). I think Kev R uses one for pretty heavy commercial work without any problems. If mine falls apart after the warranty i'll go Honda. Stephill were the cheapest range i saw that used Honda engines.
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so what yr saying ftp is go for a make like sdmo/pramac which both use the honda engine rather than a Honda genny


to get myself covered was just going to get a 6.5 kva machine is this what the lads have done or have you bought on the watts rating ???
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: ftp on November 30, 2008, 04:59:06 pm
To be perfectly honest i looked at what Omnivac were using (5kva) and sourced my own.
If you want the best then buy a Honda but be prepared to pay dearly for it. I'm no expert on generators but would think the engine was the most important part so if you want a Honda like you said then there are ways of getting one with that engine in it.
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: paulscotney on November 30, 2008, 05:02:54 pm
Sorry to confuse, but I meant a Honda engined generator. Didn't even know Honda do a complete generator. The Loncin was about the same price as my Stephill Honda generator from Omnivac. I did check a few other places and Omnivac's price was competitive.
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: matt on November 30, 2008, 05:04:35 pm
the Honda engines are very good on them, they use them on Go-Karts

they last forever
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: Steve Lowe on November 30, 2008, 05:06:51 pm
I have used an Omnivac for the past two years and bought a Pramac 6.5 kva Honda generator and its been great. I have just upgraded to Omnivacs latest 4200 watt vac and thats even better than the old one 8)

Steve
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: STEVE-UK on November 30, 2008, 05:55:56 pm
how much was the new vac ?
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: ftp on November 30, 2008, 07:11:41 pm
I have the Loncin from Omnivac its been no problem - starts first time every time. I found it to be competitively priced, especially as I would not buy one from ebay!!! The Loncin is a good generator I'm really pleased with it.

What a strange reply? I've seen the Gutter vac on ebay from Omnipole.
Have seen this company on ebay too http://www.pump.co.uk/shop/Generators/PetrolSilent/d24/sd77?code=LC5000DDC
Also seen Cleaning Spot and Pure Freedom too amongst others.
So not all things on ebay are bad  ;)
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: Steve Lowe on November 30, 2008, 07:19:07 pm
Hi Kev

Its difficult to judge as my old vac had a lot of use and it had lost power in the end. But the new one seems to have got a lot more suction. As to the price Steve hopefully Glyn will come on and let you know as i have my paperwork in my office and i cannot remember.

Cheers

Steve
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: ftp on November 30, 2008, 07:24:04 pm
Got to shop around - that's another saying  ;)
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: STEVE-UK on November 30, 2008, 07:30:13 pm
i got my generator from them pumps uk, fast delivery and no problems yet.

they are not just an ebay firm but have a website as well
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: STEVE-UK on November 30, 2008, 07:33:07 pm
i feel a bit ripped off with the camera kit but havent seen a diy one to compare the quality to yet
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: ftp on November 30, 2008, 07:39:01 pm
i got my generator from them pumps uk, fast delivery and no problems yet.

they are not just an ebay firm but have a website as well
I had no problems with them £12 delivery charge, very quick and helpful and keenly priced.
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: henryroberts on November 30, 2008, 10:43:39 pm
cheers lads...i.ll try pumps uk then,was waiting on a price for a genny and powerwash from just generators but no ones come back to us
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: henryroberts on November 30, 2008, 10:50:16 pm
steve/ftp

pumps uk??

nothing comming up for them do I have the correct spelling

cheers
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: STEVE-UK on November 30, 2008, 11:15:04 pm
www.pump.co.uk/shop/Generators/PetrolSilent/d24/sd77    You Need the 5 KVA one for £379 ;)

 
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: *Derek* on December 01, 2008, 12:37:42 am
I have a 6.5kva 13hp stephill generator. Money well spent in my opinion.

How long is the 4200w vac out?
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: Glyn H on December 01, 2008, 01:43:04 am
The 4200 Vac is not officially launched untill mid December.
Steve was supplied with one early as he supplies feed back to us.

Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: henryroberts on December 01, 2008, 10:29:38 am
I have the Loncin from Omnivac its been no problem - starts first time every time. I found it to be competitively priced, especially as I would not buy one from ebay!!! The Loncin is a good generator I'm really pleased with it.

eye kev so you would recomend the loncin one then is yrs the same spec has steve uk,s above??
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: henryroberts on December 01, 2008, 06:06:19 pm
thanks kevin
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: henryroberts on December 01, 2008, 06:14:12 pm
I have a 6.5kva 13hp stephill generator. Money well spent in my opinion.

How long is the 4200w vac out?

has that got the 32 amp socket on?
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: biggs on December 01, 2008, 07:26:53 pm
ay up henry im cleaning some gutters round your way tomoz.(garforth). if ya want come and watch me in action. i wont even charge ya for the advice , but if ya wanna join in bring your own trowel and bin bags, ;) ;) ;D  p. s . i sussed out that magic cat after only one attempt .
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: *Derek* on December 01, 2008, 09:26:41 pm
The 4200 Vac is not officially launched untill mid December.
Steve was supplied with one early as he supplies feed back to us.



Oh right. Do you sell the trolley for the 3600w on its own?
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: henryroberts on December 01, 2008, 09:43:55 pm
The 4200 Vac is not officially launched untill mid December.
Steve was supplied with one early as he supplies feed back to us.



Oh right. Do you sell the trolley for the 3600w on its own?

guttervac..did yr stephill genny have the 32 amp socket on??
Title: Re: generators for guttervac
Post by: *Derek* on December 02, 2008, 06:24:50 pm
Its does yeah, One 32a 110v one 16a 110v and two 16a 220v.

Excellent machine!