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honharr:
Can a 2.0KVa generator carry my 8kg washing machine.?.I intend to plug only this appliance and shut down every other thing when I want to wash.

This depends on the power of the washing machine, some 8kg are over 2000W, some are less than 1000W. Check the power of your machine.

Basilekeh:
Good Evening guys...please can a 3.5kva carry a pimping machine?

Depends on the power and type of the pumping machine. It will carry a 1HP surface pump.

Blunt4:
Hello everyone, I have this generator MAXI E25KW and it handles all my appliances but recently I overhauled the mechanical engine and I am going to change the exhaust silencer. But there is this thing I am looking at, since the E25KW and E28KW has the same mechanical engines (GX200 equivalent) then it means that the E25KW can handle the same coil size in the E28KW which means more output power.
Please you can see here their pictures with their charts and specification from fouani. Thank you

You mean you want to change to a bigger coil?

ShallyK:
please help, generator is on but not supplying electricity. We have checked the cable connection and its fine.
This happened last year and the person we called said its brush issue which he changed and everything seem okay.
Now it's happening again. Please what can be the actual fault. Thanks.

Loss of Residual Magnetism. That's the likely cause. You can check YouTube on how to fix this issue using a portable drilling machine. You can read more about the issue here https://emcsolutions.com/2021/04/02/why-does-my-generator-run-but-not-produce-electricity/

Yamleg:
Thanks, what's the difference between capacitor and avr? When is the capacitor said to be faulty?

Check here https://everythingwhat.com/what-is-the-function-of-avr-and-capacitor-in-a-generator

silverng:
Any good recommendations for a generator that can power 1.5hp LG smart inverter AC, 1hp thermocool non inverter AC and and mini freezer.

Was looking at the TEC Igwe 8500es 7.0kva generator. Is this good?

A 5kva/4kW generator is good for this task.

Yamleg:
House I need hint of the problem with my sumec gen.
Two days ago, while the Generator was working, the current suddenly went low while the Gen was still running.
I replaced the oil the following day.
I decided to use the Generator today; the Gen worked smoothly for about 3hrs, while the Gen was working the current suddenly went low again until I went to switch it off.


Please what could be the cause/reason/problem of the Generator.
Thanks

Faulty AVR.

TechGeek777:
This machine does not take much power, I have it.

Washing Section = 360 Watts
Spinning / Wind Jet Dry Section = 260 Watts

I had to write emails to official LG email addresses both in SA, Dubai and Ng requesting for the wattage, even fuoani could not tell me the wattage and that made me not to buy it from them despite it was one thousand naira lesser than what I bought it.

Note: I used the smallest elepaq constant 1kva to power this machine comfortably.

@Gptech, I remembered asking you if Elepaq Sv6800 can power this machine but it was the seller that gave me a definite answer that I better pass my neighbor can power it; and we tested the machine before I bought it.

So bro your tec3.75kva will power this washing machine comfortably.

I had to take my time to write this to help others who intend to get this machine but are skeptical if they Gen Kva can power it.

Very helpful,nice!

yomisabere:
@gptech

Hello boss. Which product is better between sumec firman Eco 3990ES 3.2kva vs Elepaq constant SV6800E2 4.5Kva

Power needs: smart tv, sound bar, 100 liter freezer, 176 liter fridge, 2 standing fans, 0.65kva inverter, 1000 watts electric iron and 1200 watts microwave

Go with the Sumec but don't use the iron and microwave at the same time. Its even better to turn off appliances like the freezer and fridge when using either the electric iron or the microwave oven.

Israeltt:
Thanks Gptech. I will take to your advice about the electric kettle but as regards the washing machine, I have not gotten it so I don't know what the power could be but I plan to get an 8kg LG semi automatic machine along with the generator.

Please, is a 3.75kva TEC a good bet?
Thank you once again

Yes, its good.

Israeltt:
Hi bosses
What generator capacity can carry
250L Freezer, bedside fridge, TV, 3 standing fans, 2 laptops and light bulbs
Other load that will be used once in a while will be washing machine and electric kettle.

Thank you

Look from 3.5kva but this will depend on the power of the washing machine and electric kettle especially. It's cheaper to use gas than to use an electric kettle with a generator.

Horlickz77:
Please can this generator power 1.5hp Ac and 100 liters fridge at once and has anyone ever patronize generator on Jumia. Please help

Can't tell because this is not actually 4.5kva.

Sam2310:
okay, the 1800 is the smallest one right?

It is.

Sam2310:
I need small generator for indoor uses only

Like the Parsun 900 dx portable size, have try to get the Parsun 900 dx, is only the bigger one I'm seeing online.

So i need something smaller or equal to the parsun 900 dx
And also I'm opening to buy and ship my location if the Parsun 900 dx is available.

Recommend between this one downward.
Elepaq Power
Sumec Firman
Senwei
This ones we have here

Go for original Sumec.

Lightway:
I got the yellow one... I have turned that screw that increasea the firing speed but it doesn't work.... It still makes a scratching sound when I add load

I only add TV, fan, and laptop
I don't know the frequency

That's weird, if it's still under warranty you should return it.

Lightway:
I got the 2.5kva recently

Whenever I add load like fan or TV, the generator will start making a scratching sound...

Please what's the problem.

What other items are loaded with the fan or TV? Press the little button close to the VFT metre and check the frequency, it should not be less than 50Hz. If it is more than 50HZ, you'll need to increase the firing speed.

namo77:
Good morning House, can 3.5kva gen carry 1hp inverter A/c, freezer and tv comfortably?

Yes.

Series119:
Good evening bosses in the house I just get my sumec fireman spg 3000 I'm using it with 32inches 3 bulb and hometheatre do I need to reduce it or I shud be using it like dat

No need to reduce it especially if you plan to use it to power higher loads like refrigerators or freezers.

fashrola:
It's getting expensive sef, I bought mine 182k in Uyo on February too after the former one was stolen in my compound

True, it's been out of stock for sometime now. The 2.5kva was around 175k as at last week.

Nawa for those thieves ooo , sorry for the loss.

MBofLife:
Thank you.
Yes, it's for my generator. I had to settle for Mobil 20W50.
I was a bit concerned as the recommended oil is 10W30.
What do you think? Will it have an adverse effect on the gen in the long run?

Naaaa, no adverse effect as long as you live in Nigeria.

Lightway:
What is the VTF display do?

Please what does it do?

It displays the voltage, frequency and running time of the generator. It's really useful if you want to get an accurate timing of when to change oil and carry-out other types of servicing.

Lightway:
I'm getting thermocool 2.5kva

The yellow or blue which one is better

Any is good, power is same. Personally, I will choose the blue one because of the VTF display and for aesthetics.

humurphia:
Hello engineer . Pls i need a solution to this problem because no generator repair around my area can find out the problem.

My Luthian 3.5kva generators electricity cannot carry the compressor of my 315L thermocool deep freezer.. The freezer turns on , but when the compressor wants to start, it drops it or sometimes the compressor
starts and drops a minute later .. Nepa/Eko disco light runs it perfectly but my generator cant.

Was it working before now? You may need to increase the running speed of the generator.

MBofLife:
Good evening, brother.

How much is this? And where can I get it?
I've checked the fuel stations around and none has it.

I have no idea currently of the price. Was around 6k for 1 litre I think some months ago. You can get the 20W–50 weight of Mobil or Total if you are using it for your generator.

Lightway:
Can a 2.5kva generator power

1hp AC
50 inch TV
Laptop

Not advisable for the the AC.

Harryfrosh:
including me lol....

Hehehe, its a simple experiment you can try anyday .

Emykray:
Does putting the fuel tank half way affect the generator's performance overtime or does it spoil or damage something over time?

This has no effect on fuel consumption, why do it?

FEGEITOK:
Quality doesn't come cheap

Those mass market items are built to go bad after a while.

Quality is higher with brands made for another market.

Same thing goes for cookers made for the Nigerian mass market.

Guaranteed to rust between 5 and 10 years

This is true. Its cheaper to spend money on expensive products that will last.

This is what happens when bodies like SON are redundant. My Nexus started rusting from that same spot barely 2 years after purchase. I think virtually all manufacturers of house hold and other items in Nigeria cut cost by using inferior materials because they know that they are answerable to no one. If its possible, its better to get foreign used of certain items just to be sure of getting good quality.

Emykray:
It's running on that voltage, and I didn't reduce the firing of the gen

According to the prof, its safe to use a stabalizer with your generator provided the load applied to the stabalizer is not above the power of the generator. This thread should be helpful to you. https://www.nairaland.com/2210667/generator-stabilizer

Ecclesiastes1:
Hi professors,

My Sumec Firman SPG3000 generator suddenly stop powering my fridge. From what I noticed, it's typical when the voltage is low. Recently I've been using it on a water pumping machine, something I never did in time past.

Please could that be the reason for low voltage? If yes, how do I solve it and get my generator to power my fridge again?

Thank you.

Increase the running speed.

Davy950:
oh wow! I didn't even know this , how can I increase or reduce it ?

Adjust this screw to the right or left to increase or reduce frequency.