I Need Advice On Buying A Generator

@Otokx,

Thanks for your comments and question.

In reality, inverters if properly sized can power anything for any lenght of time as long as you have enough battery bank (and that is where the bulk of the money goes into).

But if I were to advice (as I usually do when clients request) things like air conditioners should be taken out of the picture due to the high cost of the battery bank needed to get a meaning autonomy.

A 3.5kva inverter can be used to power fridge or freezer together with other basic household items but you may require up to 8 batteries in most cases.

I have sent a 2.5kva inverter to someone in PH that wants to use it to power 2 ice block making machines rated @ 300W each with just 2 batteries.

So, it all depends on what the person is capable of spending. Some have bought inverters for less than N200,000.00 while spending over N350,000.00 for batteries even though they are genuine dry cell types.

Take care and do have a good Easter holiday period.

5.5 kva honda elemax (original) 250,000
fake (120,000)

Is a diesel generator preferable to a petrol generator i.e. more effocient?  What if I want to run an air-conditioner?

@ Chimaze,
I am making preparations to purchase a used Perkins generator (40 KVA) in the UK. Please which way is the cheapest to ship it to Nigeria? Do you know how much the clearing may cost me?

I have not decided which way to go. I'm still searching for a cost effective way to purchase a Perkins gen. A company in China which I conacted offered me a soundproof Perkins diesel generator of 40 KVA at the price of $5,000. (UK version of such gen costs about Euro 8,000).

What do you guys think of this offer? Does anyone know what the shipping and clearing might cost? Should I fly to China to arrange the whole thing? Can someone recommend a reliable shipping company that can handle the shipping? I will be obliged for any kind of advice.

Peace & one love!

@Sexyme & Chimaze,
Thanks a lot for your responses. I appreciate.

@ Bulga,

I've got a used 50KVA Perkins generator imported from the UK in Kano state. If you are interested leave me a message.

@Bulga,

I can see you are in Scotland, why don't you call me on 07968482390 and we shall negotiate the price. Or you can email me at chimezieudorah@yahoo.com. The email you provided did not appear properly.

Howdy,

I am in the market for a generator, any size from 5 - 10 Kva. Can anyone recommend a decent company (in Lagos) that stocks multiple brands of generators? Failing that, can anyone mention reliable stockists of any of the following brands, Honda, TEC, Yamaha or any others.

Thanks in advance.