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Davy950:
oh I see , what should be the required frequency ??.

If you can take it to around 52Hz its not bad, but it should not be less than 50Hz.

Davy950:
the frequency ? It’s the blue one , how can I check it ??

Just under the display there's a very small button. Press the button repeatedly to change from Voltage to frequency to run time.

Kraytur:
Hi all can a sumec spg 3000 power a 1.5 Hisense inverter air conditioner

Yes

Davy950:
it’s 2.5kva and the full tank is 11 liters and it last just 5 to 6 hrs only

There's something definately wrong. Take it back to the seller if its still under warranty. If its the blue coloured type you have, check the frequency if its too high.

PhantomProbe:
Okay.
Thanks for the feedback, chief.
Regarding pricing for the spg2200, I see sumecplaza quoted it for 87k on their online store.
However, what remains now is for me to be sure sumec plaza in apapa is a genuine place to get original sumec firman. Any idea on that? Referral to genuine authorised sumec dealers in lagos will be appreciated too.
Also, how can i check if a sumec firman generator is original or fake?
Nor vex, I know say my questions don plenty.

I have no idea if sumecplaza is an authorized dealer or if they sell original. For the anti fake check here
http://ng.sumecfirman.com/list-2-1.html

PhantomProbe:
Good day nairalanders, please I need advice from the experts and experienced users in the house.

I plan on purchasing a generator.
My budget is 100k max.
Intended load is;
Two laptops and a 14' flat-screen monitor
One standing fan (not industrial)
Four energy saving bulbs
A 43' led TV
300w soundbar
Phone charger & power bank
Rechargeable light

Pls which good generators can I go, for considering the above?
Is the sumec firman SPG2200 good enough?
NB:
Reliability and protection against voltage surge are important too.

Its good but I doubt If you can get it with your budget.

IamVenus:
Good Evening All,

I should have come here to ask before rushing off to buy my generator today �

My inverter died last night (due to no PHCN power for 2 days). I had to go sleep in my car at about 3am when the inverter died. I woke up in the morning, rushed out and bought a Sumec Firman SPG3000e2 generator. It cost me N180,000. Due to my desperation, I didn’t ask them fundamental questions. Now I’m using it and it doesn’t power the most important things.

Please can you guys help advice me:
I need a generator that can power (at the same time)
1. My inverter 1.5kva
2. My fridge 200ltrs (I don’t know the watt etc)
3. My small deep freezer
4. 1.5 hp Ac ( if it can even power only 1 of my ac’s, I’m ok)

Thank you soo much. Please help. I can resell this one add money and buy the one recommended

At least a 4.5 KVA generator should do the trick and make sure you get an original. As for your current generator, start with the biggest load which is the AC, and then the freezer, before turning the other appliances on one by one.

Sampson88:
Hello house .... Pls I need advice on buying generator. I'm budgeting between 160k to 170k for generator that can carry 1.5hp ac and hisense deep freezer with 55 inches tv... Pls I need suggestion of good generator that will not give my problem and how do I know is original.

Your budget should be over 200k. Get either Sumec or Tec with at least 3000 starting watts.

Ifitisahit:
How much can I get a sumec firman 6.5hp?

Depends on the KVA and if its electric start or not, should expect to spend from 160k for the SPG 3000 series. I am not current with price.

Wizdeen:
Which do you think is best though between buying the half engine or buying a brand new Tec Junior?

I will always go for brand new unless money is an issue.

Tobichuks08:
how can i contact them?

You may need to ask around or get a trusted engineer to help you get it.

Tobichuks08:
Please how much is half engine sumec 1800

I have no idea, you'll need to contact their service center.

Davy950:
well I just got mine as Tec and the fuel consumption is on the high side , I don’t like that , what can I do ??

What's the KVA of the gen and what the fuel consumption like?

Wizdeen:
Hello Engineer GP,

I would like to buy a half engine for my thermocool bobo recoil 2kva.

Do you have an idea how much it will cost and what kind of half engine brand and model can I buy in lagos?


Thanks, I patiently await your reply.

Try and locate their service center around you, they should have. I don't have an Idea of the price but you should be ready to part with over 50k.

WarriAproko:
thanks brother

Uwc.

WarriAproko:
How do i get Thermocool generator parts. Like exus, carburetor. Etc

If you stay in Warri as your moniker suggests, go to their service center (Pz Cussons). It's beside GT bank by refinery junction.

icjunior:
Please I'm looking for a very good tab with sim,WiFi and atleast 6/128gb and price range of 200-250k

Any good suggestions please?

Contact sellers on the Store Thread for MI pade 5 Pro, you'll likely need to up your budget. I am not recommending any Samsung because of your budget.

MuyiwaMike:
Good evening prof @enochogaga
I need your help sir. I recently purchased a Thermocool 10KVA Petrol generator with remote and electric starter- but I noticed they both do not work- only the recoil starter works.

However, I can stop the generator with remote once it starts working- so my question is- why and how does the remote works when I press stop but never responds whenever I press start. The electric starter doesn’t work as well whenever I need to power off the gen- I have to pull the rope every time then use the remote to put off the generator whenever I need to.

If it's still under warranty return it or take it to their service center, should be faulty panel. You should have tested all these during purchase.

deno1:
Please what's the best video player and music player for Redmi 10

You mean for Android? Mx player pro, VLC player and some others out there. Some persons are even ok with the stock video player.

Parzival001:
ok thank you

Uwc.

Parzival001:
It's not inverter. It's below 1kw

Must be a 1HP AC then, it's ok.

sirqeeboi:
Will using WiFi reduce battery usage pls?

Yes, drastically especially if you decide to turn off those networks.

Jspider22:
Low fuel consumption?

Big generators equal more fuel consumption.

DoggoneDogg:
Dear gurus gptech

How much kw or units does an inverter consume?

Is it advisable to charge an inverter with generator? If yes, which kva of gen is okay for this??


Let's use a 1.5kva inverter as example.

Thanks for your response.

I am not into inverter, but it's ok to charge with generator.

Parzival001:
Last time if it up. It's 13L capacity but uses 11L or so.
It ran for 11h with my AC, small fridge, ps5 and 43 inches plus alot of people come to charge phone and laptops in days like this. Idk if that's up to full load but I don't think so.

That's ok, run it without AC if you want more time. What's the power of the AC? Is it inverter type?

TechGeek777:
Thanks, what about that of the 8kg LG washing machine, how many kva gen do I need for it?

This depends on the type of washing machine. Is it semi automatic, fully automatic or front load? Check the power of the washing machine first.

TechGeek777:
Okay which would you recommend for such load?

NB: The washing machine and pumping machine will be used at different time.

If the pump is indeed 2HP, get a generator of at least 5000 running Watt from either Sumec or Thermocool.

TechGeek777:
Thanks, but please help to check the HP of the machine as I intend buying Elepaq SV6800 3.5kva to pump water.

@ Gptech

Please can SV6800 carry 1.5hp or 2hp pumping machine?

Can it also carry "LG Twin Tub Washer WP-950RC 8KG"?

Lastly is it 3.5kva or 2.5kva?

Please help to answer those questions thanks.

This generator, I doubt if it's original. People have been advised to stay away from Elepaq for now, too many fakes around. They also stamp unrealistic power rating on these generators.

Avast:
Thanks boss, what is the governor and how can I locate it?

It's part of the assembly that controls the running speed. Get a technician to check it for you.

Avast:
I did that but still same thing, it got to a stage the exhaust pipe showed fire I just stop it make I no set house on fire.

Stop using it for now then. Check if there's something wrong with the governor.

Avast:
Gptech

Good morning, please I used to power my pumping machine with my Elepaq 2.5kva but now it is not powering it again. immediately I switch on the machine, it gives this horrible sound that shows it is working under stress so I just swith it off back.

What can I do, does it mean I can't use my gen with the pump again?

You have been stressing the gen with that pump. If you must use it to pump, increase the firing speed.

seankafor:
Why does my generator refuse to on when it's hot.. like when it has run for hours and I put it off, if I want to start it again, it will be doing hard starting?

When it's hot you don't need to close the choke, leave it opened. Simply put, don't adjust the choke position when the engine is hot.