aieromon:


SAE 30 oil applies to the Nigerian environment. However, the oils are pricey so you might need to consider SAE 40 which is readily available.

shedo4sure:
Please, there's this unusual shooting sound coming from the exhaust of my 2 months old senwei generator. I've been observing it for some time now, but it seems like it has increased.
N/b: It doesn't have much effect on the functioning of the gen other than slight power fluctuations. I've trying to keep calm, but I'm really concerned now.
Please your help is needed.

shedo4sure:

I've been using 20w50SAE in mine for while now against the recommended 10w30, hope it won't damage my Gen in the long run? Also, can I replace it with SAE 40 when due?

aieromon:


If you must use 20w50, I recommend you stick to Mobil, Total or Castrol products.

Sure, you can switch to SAE40.

seankafor:
plug

Gptech:

Who doesn't have 3.5kva? One of the most popular Generators, the Spg3000 is 3.5kva. There are many options between 3.5kva to 6kva.

seankafor:
plug

Toma2:

The SPG3000 is rated 2.5kva not 3.5
SPG3800 is rated 3.5kva

Gptech:

KVA and KW are not the same. Check well, what you saw was 2.5KW.

Toma2:

Help me check..

Gptech:

I thought you have the gen. Ignore what is written on sumecplaza website, that's a wrong info.

southsouthking:
This is the thread I've been looking for.

Please I'm hear to ask a very important question as I'm confused on what generator to get.

This is what i want to power simultaneously.
1.5 HP Hisense inverter Air-condition
Scanfrost deep freezer.
Hisense Led TV 4k
One laptop
and some few energy saving bulbs.

The Gen must have a very low noise.

Please someone should answer me I'm begging the generator gurus on this thread.

Ambihill:
I know this is off the topic. Please accept my apologies. My LG home theater bodyguard 1250w, the volume (the filter sound) usually goes down (it's like fading away) while playing after some time. I observed the player heats up after some minutes of play. I also observed it doesn't heat up when the AC is on, and it plays well.

Please if anyone has experienced this and was able to fix it, kindly be of assistance to a brother.

Note: i bought it from Fouani, took it back for repairs all to no avail.

Please I am here waiting for your replies.

Thank you

MrExpensive:
Boss @ Gptech please what is the conversion of 212cc to hp or how many KVA is the generator.

I just bought kemage 4800 generator for my 1.5hp Lorenzo water pump.

VeryWickedGoat:


First of all gptech is not the boss here. I'm the boss.

100cc = about 3hp for gen sets so 212cc should be around 6hp.

As for kva, you cannot convert cc to kva. It is not allowed. If you try it you will cough blood and die so please don't.

Thanks.

GabrielYulaw:


It's overheating. It is either you make sure the AC is always on when using it or find out what's causing the overheating.

Ambihill:


Thanks Gab for your suggestion. I think this LG bodyguard home theater 1250w has a default factory problem. I did return the first player because of same problem and they replaced it with the current one i am using which is still exhibiting same problem.

However, as suggested, i will look for a competent electronic repairer to fix it. The LG service center i took it to couldn't find solution to it.

GabrielYulaw:


Oh wow. That particular home theater system has always been on my buy list. If the problem is this widespread, maybe it's best I seek out other home theatres. Except LG seems to make the best.
Do let us know what your electrician discover is the cause of the issue.

MrExpensive:
Boss @ Gptech please what is the conversion of 212cc to hp or how many KVA is the generator.

I just bought kemage 4800 generator for my 1.5hp Lorenzo water pump.

Gptech:

What's the power rating of the gen? So many wrong info online. Or just snap the gen with the inscription on it. You can also check the manual for the specs.
You cannot use just the engine size to determine kva. Two gen sets from same manufacturer can have same engine size but difference kva because of different coil size.

Gptech:

LG seems to make the best home theater systems or marketers sell mostly LG?

GabrielYulaw:

I'm I would say that if you don't want to spend an arm and a leg, plus the liver of your unborn child on stuff like Bang and Olufsen home theater systems, then LG seems like the best choice. Plus the brand has a great reputation.

Ambihill:


LG is a popular brand, no doubt. However, this LG home theater bodyguard LHD687 1250w product (not the 1000w) has factory problem. You can't detect the problem at the showroom, at the point of purchase. it takes probably above an hour before the filter sound fades away, and the sound becomes dull: the thrill, the melody of the music, the general output production is no loner sharp. Put it off for some minutes, and put it on again and the the sound returns to normal, and the circle continues like that. But if your AC is on, the LG plays normally. Running the AC because of sound system is additional cost viz-a-viz power consumption.

I am beginning to think either capacitor, IC or the main board could be the problem.

GabrielYulaw:



Good to know it's just the 1250w that has problem. I guess I can go for the 1,000w or 600w version then.

I would suggest you go back to the LG authorized center you bought the system from. There's a good chance they know about the issue but are keeping sealed lips.

Maybe you can exchange your system with the 1,000w version. If they refuse, you can thrash the defective item here on nairaland, but especially on Twitter.

You know, I've checked out reviews of that Bodyguard sound system many times on YouTube and other websites and never once have I heard anything about defects. So, if your story goes out there, it's gonna hurt LG and that's why it's in their interest to resolve the situation to your satisfaction.

Ambihill:


Bro, i bought it from Fouani (Authorized dealer), and i did exchange hot words with them at the very earliest. They took it for fixing three good times at their service center. LG Lagos office was also involved (i am in Warri). The 4th time they had to give me another player, and that was when i thrashed the idea of visiting the service center the 4th time having realized it's a factory defect.

As per the review, if you diligently check the internet, even LG customer service handle, Fouani, .... some customers review of this LHD687 1250w is negative: you will see this very complaint in some of the reviews.

Samsung has been my go for anytime any day. I decided to buy the bodyguard because of its' artistic elegance design, and the beauty it adds to your living room.