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udosam:
Hello boss @Gptech,

I have this small generator. It was not starting after they serviced it, so they came back and said it was the plug terminal which they changed(he used the one in his bag) and it started and worked. But now it will be working and then off then when I will change the plug it will work for sometime and then after some say 10 hours working, it will off and if I change plug it will work again (this is the plug that was in it before o)

Is it possible that the gen is killing the plug because I have 3 plugs now and when I change to any of them, the gen will start but off after doing plenty shakara.

Pls what could be the issue, might it be the same terminal? I am thinking of buying a new terminal since the one he used to change was old.

Pls help!!!

Get another engineer to service it well.

jamesope04:
I have an Elepaq 2.5kva that runs 5hrs on 3 litres fuel and i have another Tec Hustler (digital voltmeter) 3.75kva that runs for 2hrs on same 3 litres. Elepaq powers only 1000watts dry iron while Tec powers 2200watts steam generating iron + two energy saving bulbs. I felt the Tec fuel consumption is on the higher side.


Gurus in the house, what can i do to reduce Tec's fuel consumption?

Its not too high. The Tec is bigger than the Elepaq, so it will naturally consume more. The main difference is in the power of the pressing iron, to compare, use the 1000W iron on the Tec, you'll notice a huge difference in consumption.

sajmark:
the said thermocool go live up to expectations?
thanks for your prompt input.

Yes of course.

sajmark:
Boss I dey market now like this, I intend buying tiger (I pass my neighbour gen) but I do see people in this thread talk about thermocool so I saw one Junior 1500w for 85k that's double the tiger generator's amount, what's your advice boss.
I need something to power a TV, fan and decoder/DVD with charging phones...

Buy Thermocool, you can't see an original Tiger again. Buy only from Thermocool showrooms.

sbot:
Dear masters,

Kindly help make some decisions on these attached pictures.

Not sure of what the differences are.

There are two(2) 3.0kva firman and the one with the handle is 3.1.

The. Senci is a 3.5kva.

All my devices are inverter based; 1.5 A/C, washing machine and a fridge. Microwave at times. Not all would be used at same time definitely.

Kindly also help decide which of the 3.0 is the better.

Thanks for all you do.

Don't be confused because of kva, for the Firman generators, assuming all are original, the second pics is the most powerful.

MistaMann:
Alright.

Do you know the price range and
Is there a way I can differentiate original from fake i.e if fake is available in the market. Where I am there is no thermacool store

Buy from Thermocool showrooms, price should be around 80k plus.

MistaMann:
@ Gptech Please how long should 1 liter last on I pass my neighbor generator?

I've never timed it to know if mine consume too much. I bought #700 fuel+ #200 engine oil, combined 4.3 liters.
It lasted for 7.5 hours only.

And please what type of Gen would I need to power
93 liter fridge(size after bedside), 32inch TV, standing fan,sound bar, PS, decoder and 3 light bulb?

I'll be happy if you can recommend brand, KVA, budget and fuel consumption I should be expecting. Low noise also.

1 litre should last around 2.5 to around 3 hours depending on the load.
I recommend Thermocool TEC junior, fuel consumption is around what is stated above, but it's loud.

Wizdeen:
Hello GP,

My mechanic advised me to ring the engine of my Thermocool BOBO, but my friend said its best i buy half engine for a lasting solution.

The generator works fine, fuel consumption is optimal but it uses up engine oil.

What do you think is best?

And where is thermocool service center located on the mainland?

Your friend is right. You should call their customer care line for the service center closest to you

winningman:
Hello bros,

I'm planning to replace the avr of my thermocool junior max 1500 ms and I will like to know if there is a particupar one in the market that I should buy that is original.

Do you think it is something I may be able to fix myself or I'll need to contact a technician?

Check YouTube, you'll know if it's something you can fix.

Shady355:
good day everyone . How much will cost me to buy half engine thermocool hustler max 3kw generator. Its urgent. Thanks

You should go to their service center to inquire.

jbutney:
Guys.. who's using foaud WhatsApp on their RN10 pro? If I want to install it says "there was a problem while parsing the package".
I've tried both latest and an older version. It still says same thing.
If anyone has successfully installed, tell me what u did.
Normal WhatsApp is so boring

Download yourself don't send through Xender or any other means.

WHITELIGHTER:
Oh, that's good to know...I was thinking something around 2KVA

2Kva is actually an over kill for your load. Well, since you are expanding, it's wise to get the bigger generator because you might need it sooner than expected, and price is not friendly in 9ja as time progresses.

WHITELIGHTER:
Thanks. Tec Junior is 1.25KVA, will it be able to carry all the listed items without stress?

Of course, unless those other small extras you talked about are power hungry.

nonny1212:
Tec Junior? Laptop dey draw current well well. And he is using 2. and othr appliances. BOBO max will be better

Laptop? Laptop nr get power nau. By the way, a friend owns a bet shop and has 4 laptops, two tvs, 32 and 24 Inch and two monitors. He uses an SPG 1800.

WHITELIGHTER:
Please which generator product can I buy for my betshop, that's fuel efficient, not noisy and cost effective? I'm expanding and I need one that can comfortably carry 2(32inches), 3(22inches), 2laptops, 3 booking points, PS4/DSTV, 2 ceiling fans and other few extras.

Thank You

Tec junior, it's not quiet sha.

Kingsdave:
Thanks..... I w. . What's the difference between SPG2900 or Firman SPG3000 is there difference in Kv or what... I see spg 2900 in red or yellow tank...

SPG 3000 is 2500W while the SPG 2900 is 2000W.

Benard5050:
The one they are selling for #2000 for 1 litre.

I think it's 20W-50, if that's what's written on the can, you can use it.

goodnewscliff:
Is it safe to use a 2000va wall stabilizer on a 3.5kva generator?? Plz i need Sincere answers

Its safe according to the professor, you can check the first 3 pages of this thread for confirmation.

fineyemi:
2 month ago. Will change it today. Changing of the plug didn't work

Change oil and try again.

sbot:
Bless your heart Sir.

Unrelated: any idea the size of an inverter that can power an inverter fridge, please?

No idea sir.

ibawon:
Baba Thermocool we dey beg am to off
He no dey chop fuel

Tec junior right?

sbot:
Professors,

please what generating set do I need to power 1.5 inverter LG AC, inverter fridge?

Also, any idea on the cost, ratings, and others?

Appreciate you.

Will advise Sumec and Thermocool from 3000W. Should budget from around 180k.

Benard5050:
Pls can I use A-Z oil in my Sumec Firman SPG3000E2

What's the weight of the oil? That's the most important factor.

Flytime:
nice,I didn't know it was now available there
But that's probably because you're using the Google photos app,every other gallery app doesn't support it

This is not Google Photos, I even have two alternatives.

WarriAproko:
ok.thanks Engineer that means i got a better deal then and the coil is very big. The price of the Gen now is something else.

Nigeria matter tire person. Just being curious, did you open up the generator to see the coil? This one you dey emphasis big coil .

NobleEngineer:
Generators, transformers etc are better advertised in their KVA ratings.

Naxo. But the motive tends towards cajoling consumers to think they are purchasing a more powerful device. People with 3.5kva generators think their generators are rated 3. 5KW (3500W) when in reality it is 2.8kW (2800W).

WarriAproko:
about 3.5kva.

Its actually 4.125 KVA max and 3.75kva rated. Kva and wattage are not same. Watt =Kva×0.8
The issue is many sellers and some manufacturers prefer to advertise their products in kva instead of watts because kva looks bigger in figures and many consumers have the notion that kva = watts. In fact, some will prefer to advertise with max/surge/starting power rather than the rated /running power, and all these in kva. Even Thermocool is guilty of advertising in kva with their 2021 releases, the Tec major you use is not stamped with 3300/3000W anymore, it's now 3.75kva.

fineyemi:
God bless you for the prompt response. Will get a new plug and will also try to get the spark plug cleaned.

You didn't tell us the last time you changed oil or how often you do, that may be the root cause of your challenges.

LordHiffy:
220-240
I have a voltage reader in the house so I used it to monitor the increase and decrease of the generator voltage. I have tried voltages from 210-250volts but still thesame issue.
The freezer works perfectly on my small gen which is set to 220 volt.

This your case is strange ooo. By the way, how did you increase the voltage, is it from the AVR? Try not to go above 240V for the safety of your devices.

Kingsdave:
I wanna buy a generator... Sumec firman spg3000 or Tec bobo max 2.5kva are on my mind... It's a 2 bedroom flat ...I have 2 32 inches tv ... One 50 inches Tv... Small one door LG fridge... Not the hotel type( medium fridge) ... The one a bit bigger than it ... I also plan to buy a 100liter small refrigerator... Please I need a fuel efficient gen... A reliable generator .. which is better between the two of them Fuel efficient

Both are good, the Sumec is bigger and has to consume more fuel of course.

Ade4all080:
at what budget should I look at?
do you have any pic of the suggested gen or the wats day can give me a clue

Power is 6000 running Watt. With the current situation, you'll be spending over 400k.

LordHiffy:
it's 50hz 2.5kw,

What's the voltage of the generator on the voltmeter?