Akell:



The main reason I didn't buy from an online store. I'm not in Lagos, hence, I have no idea where you could get it from.

all of us dey the same boat. Me na showroom i dey buy things I no wor hear story

jjxxx:
Happy new year prof, I need a 5kva or 7.5kva diesel sound proof generator. Which product will u recommend for me pls. I searched google and saw that kipor came number one, followed by lutian. But I will prefer to take ur recommendation. I will also appreciate if u can give me the price range.

Also, is diesel generator more economical than petrol generator and wat are your reasons?

Thank you in advance.


Pls someone with knowledge here should help out.

Pls someone with knowledge here should help out. Thank you

space9880:
it happened to me too I wanted to buy a gen that can power AC I had spg3000 in mind but I later got the spg4000 along with 1hp lg inverter AC it worked well for about 5 months before piston and rings became bad I changed it did not last for long eventually I gave the generator out and got a tec generator main reason why I got the Gen is because I have a friend using it for over a year now to power his 1.5hp AC for over a year and no fault. I took a pic of the load chart as inscribed on the Generator

In your estimation, is it advisable to service/change the piston and ring or just buy a new generator.
My elepaq 1.8kva is consuming oil and soot covers the engine block as well as the exhaust. I was advised to work on the piston and rings.
The generator was serving me excellently from 2017-2019. The issues started because rain is beating it in the current location.


I've been considering a higher generator 3.3 - 4.5kva and elepaq and sumec have been high on the radar based on budget. It seems sumec is less noisy than elepaq.
I'm having doubt of the elepaq because the 4.5kva is about 100-120k while the 3.3kva sumec is 120k. Anyone with experience using elepaq SV6800, 7200,8500, 7800 E2 series?

LovesonBlezz:
hello bro, pls did you buy the Gen.? someone recommend the brand for me, is it good?

Yes I bought it and it’s good. �

oludaremy:
Which is better please LG Maxi 4KVA Key-Start Generator EK33(N138,000 - JUMIA) or ELEPAQ 4.5VA KEY STARTER (N99,000 - JUMIA).

Load options
It will power a refrigerator (Most likely an inverter one)
A standing fan (big or medium OX fan)
Two ceiling fans
Future Inverter AC
LED BULBS
LED TV
and other small home equipment (when needed)

Also is this Elepaq gen on Jumia Ok for purchase?

ABEG, I need to make a purchase ASAP
Thanks

I have been using Maxi EK28 since May 2020, and so far no issues. Fuel consumption isn't bad either. I normally service the generator every 200 hours with Castrol 10w 40. The 1 litre can retails at 2,800.

And always buy from LG show room.

Chuwaa2:


In your estimation, is it advisable to service/change the piston and ring or just buy a new generator.
My elepaq 1.8kva is consuming oil and soot covers the engine block as well as the exhaust. I was advised to work on the piston and rings.
The generator was serving me excellently from 2017-2019. The issues started because rain is beating it in the current location.


I've been considering a higher generator 3.3 - 4.5kva and elepaq and sumec have been high on the radar based on budget. It seems sumec is less noisy than elepaq.
I'm having doubt of the elepaq because the 4.5kva is about 100-120k while the 3.3kva sumec is 120k. Anyone with experience using elepaq SV6800, 7200,8500, 7800 E2 series?

you can change piston and rings once if it develops fault again you can go for half engine but make sure you don't stress the Generator and as for the elepaq there are some good reviews here from Akell and suco01 you can ask them for more info about the Gen

Hello bosses in the house, I appreciate the work y'all are doing on this thread.

School go soon resume and I and my flatmates are planning on getting a gen to use.

The flat is a three bedroom flat, we have no fridge or any other thing that would require the need of a gen.

It's basically for bulbs and to charge our laptops, phones and gadgets.


There's this Sumec Firman that is almost the size of I pass my neighbour but I can't remember how it is.

Any recommendations? Range of price? It should be durable and cost efficient, na students we be abeg.

Thanks.
Cc Gptech

Akell:


Sumec is more expensive. However, I have a friend that'sbeen using Elepaq SV6800 for over a year now and it's been good. I also just got one and the experience has been great so far.

Thanks bro

I hardly recommend products but I must say i tech is super cool, I have used it for 8 months now and it's worth the value for money.
it powers my 1.5HP AC and fridge at the same thing with TV, home theater, laptops and fan

GreekDon:


I have been using Maxi EK28 since May 2020, and so far no issues. Fuel consumption isn't bad either. I normally service the generator every 200 hours with Castrol 10w 40. The 1 litre can retails at 2,800.

And always buy from LG show room.

200 hours , don't you think it's too much for the generator? Oil should have lost almost all its properties by then, even 100 hours is much already.

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Anybody recommend this?

Naijji:
Anybody recommend this?

If you must buy, go to reputable stores. This is not even up to 3kva but the seller is advertising 4kva, that alone is a red flag.

Naijji:
Anybody recommend this?

This is 2.5KVA. Why is the seller misleading intending buyers?

Put on your clothes and shoes, board a taxi and find yourself a reputable store nearby. When you get there, buy.

However, when they unbox your gen, tell them to turn it upside down. You should be able to see the coil, make sure it's copper, 100% copper.

Cheers!

Aside buying a good generator, a good engine oil is also advised. We need to stop buying from roadside, diluted oils. They spoil the engine in not time.

Follow the oil type recommended for your generator. In this article, I'll use the SAE 10W 30 as a template being the oil recommended for my Elepaq SV6800.

What does the word SAE stand for?

It means Society of Automotive Engineers.

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In order to have a standard way to measure the viscosity of engine oil, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) developed a viscosity scale. The scale ranges from 0W, which is the thinnest type of oil, to a rating of 60, which is the thickest oil.

The “W” that you see on oil labels stands for the word winter because this portion of the label shows the viscosity level of oil when an engine is cold.

Motor oil that is thinner can flow more easily and faster. This is important because when you start a cold engine, the oil needs to lubricate the equipment quickly. A low viscosity motor oil allows it to do that. On the other hand, when the engine is hot, you don’t want your motor oil to be too thin. Thus, the higher viscosity or thicker oil keeps all the engine parts well lubricated and separated.

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Daniel2802:
Hello bosses in the house, I appreciate the work y'all are doing on this thread.

School go soon resume and I and my flatmates are planning on getting a gen to use.

The flat is a three bedroom flat, we have no fridge or any other thing that would require the need of a gen.

It's basically for bulbs and to charge our laptops, phones and gadgets.


There's this Sumec Firman that is almost the size of I pass my neighbour but I can't remember how it is.

Any recommendations? Range of price? It should be durable and cost efficient, na students we be abeg.

Thanks.
Cc Gptech

I was in a store two years back and saw two fakes of this particular firman you are talking about. To get the original is not easy, in fact prof recommends Tec junior for this size of generator, it's between 75-85k currently.

Hey guys,
I have decided to by Elepaq brand of a generator 'cos of its affordable price.

Kindly recommend the kV that will carry
1.5hp generator
Fridge less than 1kw
Oled TV
2 fans
13bulbs.

And also where I can get or how to identify the original one in Lagos' cos I Learnt there are lots of fake elepaq product in the market now.

Gptech:

I was in a store two years back and saw two fakes of this particular firman you are talking about. To get the original is not easy, in fact prof recommends Tec junior for this size of generator, it's between 75-85k currently.

Omo way above my budget. Is there a way I can detect a fake of that spg1800? Also could you recommend others around 60k?

molybdenum0012:
Hey guys,
I have decided to by Elepaq brand of a generator 'cos of its affordable price.

Kindly recommend the kV that will carry
1.5hp generator
Fridge less than 1kw
Oled TV
2 fans
13bulbs.

And also where I can get or how to identify the original one in Lagos' cos I Learnt there are lots of fake elepaq product in the market now.

I changed my mind and got Sumec Firman SPG 3000 for 100k today.


I did all the usual check to ensure it is original. I just hope it does not give me any issue

cortix:
I hardly recommend products but I must say i tech is super cool, I have used it for 8 months now and it's worth the value for money.
it powers my 1.5HP AC and fridge at the same thing with TV, home theater, laptops and fan

is the AC inverter?

molybdenum0012:

I just hope it does not give me any issue

Just take good care of it. Don't overload it, change oil regularly, don't leave it under rain or sun.

molybdenum0012:


I changed my mind and got Sumec Firman SPG 3000 for 100k today.


I did all the usual check to ensure it is original. I just hope it does not give me any issue

What are the usual checks abeg?
I only know turning it upside down to check if it's 100% copper.

Please I'm in need of a 10kva Diesel Generator. Soundproof in new or Mint condition. Recomend sellers /dealers

molybdenum0012:


I changed my mind and got Sumec Firman SPG 3000 for 100k today.


I did all the usual check to ensure it is original. I just hope it does not give me any issue

Please can this carry 1.5hp AC?

Daniel2802:


What are the usual checks abeg?
I only know turning it upside down to check if it's 100% copper.

How will you if it is original by just turning the Gen upside? How will you know if it is corper or not ?

Daniel2802:


What are the usual checks abeg?
I only know turning it upside down to check if it's 100% copper.

Well, I just followed what they wrote on their website. Check their website you will see it there


As for whether it is 100% copper. I asked the seller to open the coil for me. Then I sawmany turns of copper wires which certifies it 100% copper

FortifiedCity:
Please can this carry 1.5hp AC?

It will carry 1.5hp inverter AC easily, depending on other loads on it.

molybdenum0012:


It will carry 1.5hp inverter AC easily, depending on other loads on it.

Please what of a regular AC without inverter?

molybdenum0012:


Well, I just followed what they wrote on their website. Check their website you will see it there


As for whether it is 100% copper. I asked the seller to open the coil for me. Then I sawmany turns of copper wires which certifies it 100% copper

I laughed at your last paragraph.