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Title: I need a generator
Post by: Window Washers on April 21, 2009, 08:34:58 pm
Hi all,

I am going to be getting a gutter vac shortly and need to find a generator that is movable for one perosn, is there any available, from what I am told I need at least a 5kva, the rest of the system, will come from a well known supplier, I am just in 2 minds about the generator from them due to weight, I really do not mind paying a higher priceas long as it is not stupid money, can anyone help on this ???
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: dave.e on April 21, 2009, 08:45:00 pm
Hi all,

I am going to be getting a gutter vac shortly and need to find a generator that is movable for one perosn, is there any available, from what I am told I need at least a 5kva, the rest of the system, will come from a well known supplier, I am just in 2 minds about the generator from them due to weight, I really do not mind paying a higher priceas long as it is not stupid money, can anyone help on this ???

i ian try this websites m8  http://www.machinemart.co.uk/
                     
http://www.screwfix.com/cats/100310/Power-Tools/Generators&cm_mmc=Google-_-Power%20Tools-_-Generators-_-generators?P=P&gclid=CJPR1fLegpoCFRIhnAodwiUCQw&source=aw
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: ftp on April 21, 2009, 09:11:52 pm
http://www.pump.co.uk/shop/Generators/PetrolSilent/d24/sd77?code=LC5000DDC

This one's the same as provided by a well known supplier but it's two hundred pounds lighter (on your wallet).
You won't be trundling a 5kva generator very far on your own though.  ;D
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: Glyn H on April 21, 2009, 09:56:54 pm
We have not supplied Loncin for over six months.

We  now only supply 5k Stephill generators at cost price to guttervac purchasers.
This is the same generator that the major hire shops use due to its reliability.
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: ftp on April 21, 2009, 10:03:42 pm
Still sell the larger one I see  ;D                                                              http://www.omni-guttervac.com/comprehensive_system.html


Come on Glynis, sort your website out you've still got a man pressure washing laying down  ???

http://www.omni-guttervac.com/gutter_high_level_pressure_washing.html
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: matt on April 21, 2009, 10:10:18 pm
honda

just look for them with a honda on board

Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: Window Washers on April 21, 2009, 10:22:05 pm
We have not supplied Loncin for over six months.

We  now only supply 5k Stephill generators at cost price to guttervac purchasers.
This is the same generator that the major hire shops use due to its reliability.

Whats the weight of them Glyn ? it is weight factor over price on this part
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: ftp on April 21, 2009, 10:44:52 pm
I think you'll find most are heading for seventy kilos plus fuel and oil and battery when you get to 5kva. Obviously Honda engines are the best. Don't know what omnipole sell but here's one.   http://www.justgenerators.co.uk/pages/Stephill_5000HM.htm
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: matt on April 21, 2009, 10:47:44 pm
you SHOULD not expect 1 of your lads to move a 5kva generator, fair too heavy

i thought you would be up on your H&S as you employ



Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: *Derek* on April 21, 2009, 10:55:36 pm
We have not supplied Loncin for over six months.

We  now only supply 5k Stephill generators at cost price to guttervac purchasers.
This is the same generator that the major hire shops use due to its reliability.


I've a 6.5kva stephill.. Superb machine. Starts frst pull every time.. Money very well spent in my opinion.. Consider it an investment..
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: Window Washers on April 21, 2009, 11:09:28 pm
you SHOULD not expect 1 of your lads to move a 5kva generator, fair too heavy

i thought you would be up on your H&S as you employ




I was asking if there are lighter ones available matt so please back off on the sarky comments :P

I was not thinking of my guys using it, it is for me I have to do something with my time ::).

If they do weigh this much maybe I will have to rethink a few things because I cant/won't move 70+kg all the time on my own I value my back

Ian
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: Glyn H on April 22, 2009, 12:21:13 am
5KVA Stephill's weight is 59Kg
For gutter cleaning work a wheel kit is essential
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: Window Washers on April 22, 2009, 05:06:21 am
ok next thing, can a generator not just be left in the van? This would solve half the problem
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: ftp on April 22, 2009, 07:39:45 am
I run mine from a trailer. You could run one in your van if you can put up with the exhaust fumes. Probably best to bolt it down too.
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: STEVE-UK on April 22, 2009, 08:37:01 am
i had a trailer for my generator which had its perks- detachable, downfalls - storage,speed limit on motor way,theft,maintenance of trailer, parking,

I have since got a new van and leave the generator in the van, the way the loncin is designed when placed on the right hand side of the van, the key start and sockets face the middle of the van and the exhaust faces straight out the back doors, i have run it off 100m extension cable with no problems which should do most jobs

Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: matt on April 22, 2009, 09:27:36 am
you SHOULD not expect 1 of your lads to move a 5kva generator, fair too heavy

i thought you would be up on your H&S as you employ




I was asking if there are lighter ones available matt so please back off on the sarky comments :P

I was not thinking of my guys using it, it is for me I have to do something with my time ::).

If they do weigh this much maybe I will have to rethink a few things because I cant/won't move 70+kg all the time on my own I value my back

Ian

no sarky comments, i was just saying, you should not expect staff to lift a 5kva generator, and as a employer its your responsibility
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: Window Washers on April 22, 2009, 09:51:11 am
you SHOULD not expect 1 of your lads to move a 5kva generator, fair too heavy

i thought you would be up on your H&S as you employ




I was asking if there are lighter ones available matt so please back off on the sarky comments :P

I was not thinking of my guys using it, it is for me I have to do something with my time ::).

If they do weigh this much maybe I will have to rethink a few things because I cant/won't move 70+kg all the time on my own I value my back

Ian

no sarky comments, i was just saying, you should not expect staff to lift a 5kva generator, and as a employer its your responsibility
I would not ask them to lift something that heavy i'm not mental ;)
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: Glyn H on April 22, 2009, 10:04:26 am
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ok next thing, can a generator not just be left in the van? This would solve half the problem

Yes it can, the generator should  be positioned with the exhaust facing out of the doors.
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: Window Washers on April 22, 2009, 10:13:45 am
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ok next thing, can a generator not just be left in the van? This would solve half the problem

Yes it can, the generator should  be positioned with the exhaust facing out of the doors.
I have a vent in the roof is this possible to use so I can lock the van up ??
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: Steve CM on April 22, 2009, 03:39:43 pm
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ok next thing, can a generator not just be left in the van? This would solve half the problem

Yes it can, the generator should  be positioned with the exhaust facing out of the doors.
I have a vent in the roof is this possible to use so I can lock the van up ??

only if you want to commit suicide when you drive home. ;D
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: trevor povey on April 22, 2009, 09:36:32 pm
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ok next thing, can a generator not just be left in the van? This would solve half the problem

Yes it can, the generator should  be positioned with the exhaust facing out of the doors.
I have a vent in the roof is this possible to use so I can lock the van up ??

hi Ian ...

I saw a car valleter running his business from his van and he had the back bit of his van partioned off his genny was fixed to the floor he had a round hole cut  into the roof and some s/s tube from the genny that was fitted into the hole..the doors of his van were all locked.
Title: Re: I need a generator
Post by: collins82002 on April 22, 2009, 09:56:05 pm
Is this any help??
http://generators.co.uk