Gptech:

Half engine for 1.8kva is currently far above 20k let alone for 2.5kva. Better to count your loss and get a new generator before dem take you shine again.

debowale2015:
Good evening prof and all other experienced fellow here.

Just need a sincere advice to my question.

My Gen(Lutian 2.5kva) has developed all kinds of engine related problems thereby giving me an impression of wasting money in terms of repairs. Ots either valve today, or carburettor. Currently it shortens oil and I have been consistently repairing it even after ringing it months ago.

A street GEN engineer(repairer) wants to sell an half engine to me for 20k. He said the engine was removed out of a GEN with bad coil.

Should I risk buying the half engine from him or I rather buy tokunbo(new engine) or I rather safe up expediently for a new GEN.

Note; my current GEN coil has not been worked on before safe changing of AVR and brush sometimes ago.

chrisatah94:
Guys please my Lutian L3600 Gen is consuming too much fuel. Someone please guide me which to tighten and loose on the picture please. Thanks

VeryWickedMan:


Loosen the yellow one and use hammer to hit the red one till that cup thing breaks.

Gptech:

When it arrives, call the customer service again to confirm the serial number.

Konjidam:
Boss in the house, pls how much can I get 3.75 kva Haier thermacool gen, and hw do I identify the original. I intend getting it tomorrow. Thanks

Abeg oo b4 I waste Money

earthrealm:


you must have abused the gen, and being economical with the truth...your engine needs an overhaul, and based on the skill of the local repairmen, the gen will never be the same again.......compare cost of the overhaul vs buying a new gen...and make an informed decision


what kills gens
1. overloading the gen
2. not maintaining good oil change intervals
3. using fake/substandard oil
4. not replacing the oil after running for 10 to 20hrs on first use--when you bought the gen new.

in your case, likely items 2 to 4

remi1444:

2— what’s a good oil changing interval based on hours. Generator doesn’t take much load, an SPG3000 powering a table side fridge, fan and charges laptop and max 5 phones?

3— what’s are your standard oil products that you can suggest. I’m currently using SEAHORSE.

Ambihill:
Please, in the addition, the Eco49990es fuel consumption is quite high. How do i reduce it?

Ambihill:
Hello Professionals in the house ! Please the recommended oil for Firman Eco49990Es i bought recently is 10w - 30. I saw products like mobil, prime guard and prime guard premium on jumia. Mobli is pretty pricey. Please is prime guard a good oil? You can as well recommend alternatives.

Thanks

ogunlowoluseun:


Thanks sir. Do you mean the SKU number here? And is it something I should do before the dispatch person leaves?

Thanks

VeryWickedMan:


Loosen the yellow one and use hammer to hit the red one till that cup thing breaks.

Gptech:

Oil change should be between 60-100 hours max. Assuming oil standards are same, you should be looking at SAE 10w-30 or 20W-50. The former is really pricey. You can go for either Mobil or Total.

remi1444:
Thank you. Maybe I should get the gallon(should be 3-4 liters).

Gptech:

That's what I do, its cheaper that way.

remi1444:
Mobil is quite popular here.

remi1444:

2— what’s a good oil changing interval based on hours. Generator doesn’t take much load, an SPG3000 powering a table side fridge, fan and charges laptop and max 5 phones?

3— what’s are your standard oil products that you can suggest. I’m currently using SEAHORSE.

earthrealm:


check your manual...oil change interval is specified there...its usually in run hours,
visco 2000 is the oil I prefer, its reddish in color. seahorse may be ok ,, don't know. just try and change the oil as per the change interval recommended by the manufacturer. 20w 50 is the grade of oil recommended by most gen manufacturers, using a thinner oil 0w 30, will result in shortages

nwaozzugwor:



Yes...is from the factory..

But the issue is the small coil also called ametur...once bad...it will also damage the AVR

earthrealm:


check your manual...oil change interval is specified there...its usually in run hours,
visco 2000 is the oil I prefer, its reddish in color. seahorse may be ok ,, don't know. just try and change the oil as per the change interval recommended by the manufacturer. 20w 50 is the grade of oil recommended by most gen manufacturers, using a thinner oil 0w 30, will result in shortages

rapthugx:

Alternatively, take your gen to your neighbor that has gen and try it in their house. Good luck.

michlins:
first of all, for you to buy a generator with acclaimed 4.5kva but with actual 2.5kva tells you that it's a fake something. Anything else can be wrong with the generator.

To confirm if it's from your house, borrow another generator and use it to power your house

Gptech:

No, sku is for jumia. When the item arrives, there should be a serial number for it. Open it to see it.

ogunlowoluseun:


Please is there any repercussion if I use a 20w 50 oil for a generator that recommended 10w 30?

remi1444:
Thank you. Barely put it on, in the past 3 weeks, I’ve used it in -6 hours.

ogunlowoluseun:


Thanks sir. It has been delivered. I called but they said they'll get back to me.

I am yet to unbox it. So I don't know the recommended oil type to by. That's why I asked the above question? I need to set it up today

VeryWickedMan:


Loosen the yellow one and use hammer to hit the red one till that cup thing breaks.

Gptech:

Unbox and check the manual, recommended oil will likely be 20W-50.
Check under the gen around the engine block to get the engine number , that's what the customer care people should check.