Hi Everyone, is there anyone who know what size generator we need to buy? We have a Wren Aircommand. cooling output 3,0 kw. heating output 3.0 kw. ma ximum current 6.0 amps. locked rotor current 20 amps. We are looking at the Yamaha ef2400is and wonder if it is big enough to run air con and say tv? have found the best price online but would much rather buy at a shop in Brisbane if I knew of one. We need some advice it is a huge purchase. Thanks.
Old Crofter said
09:35 PM Feb 18, 2014
Have a look at Genquip their 3000 has good specs and will run your aircon, I have used their product for the past 6-7 years, (pumps) and have had no prob,do good after sale advice.
I see that the 3000 is same price as the Honda 20.
Bob
google Genquip to get to their site as I have trouble posting links.
oldbobsbus said
09:40 PM Feb 18, 2014
Old Crofter wrote:
Have a look at Genquip their 3000 has good specs and will run your aircon, I have used their product for the past 6-7 years, (pumps) and have had no prob,do good after sale advice.
I see that the 3000 is same price as the Honda 20.
Bob
google Genquip to get to their site as I have trouble posting links.
I'm like you Bob, thinking 3kva is about the size to do the job..
exa41 said
10:24 PM Feb 18, 2014
remember that the aircon start current may be as much as 5 times the run current for a few seconds , 3kw is barely enough to run the aircon let alone start it , I have 4.4kw but you will have to tongue test the aircon to get start current.
Bunkerbob said
11:18 PM Feb 18, 2014
I have an Ibis Aircommand. I use a Honda 2kva which starts and runs the aircon . I make sure I start it on "Ecostart" and have my battery charger turned off. Your 2.4 genquip should be good but the 3kva will be more than adequate.
Bob
Mick Woolnough said
08:14 AM Feb 19, 2014
I have the 3kva Honda and it runs the air con and microwave plus lights and tv
Yuglamron said
09:06 AM Feb 19, 2014
Hi Rocket,
There is a company in Bris that has a centre of the aisle shop in the Morayfield Mall that sell a range of generators(Pure Sine Wave) at a very good price. He has a Warehouse where you can arrange to see the stuff running. I was looking to buy a 4.4 KVA one from him at $690. Looked well built and good quality.
There is also another place called ESK Valley Traders in Esk that do a whole range of generators at good prices. I bought a 5.5Kva one there for a friend who installed it permanently in a bin in his 36' Bus and has used it for the last few years with no problems. Cost approx.$700-$750
I have the 3kva Honda and find it to big (to heavy for me to lift).
I am looking at downsizing and worry about what it run later.
The 3kva can handle the a/c, m/w, tv, etc. all at once.
the rocket said
03:53 PM Feb 19, 2014
Thanks everyone.Help on here in invaluable. We considered and looked at all you told us and have decided on a Yamaha. it was a tough call Yamaha or Honda but the winner is Yamaha with a 4 year warranty. have a good day everyone and hope to meet you all soon.
oldbobsbus said
05:44 PM Feb 19, 2014
Patto44 wrote:
I have the 3kva Honda and find it to big (to heavy for me to lift). I am looking at downsizing and worry about what it run later. The 3kva can handle the a/c, m/w, tv, etc. all at once.
If you are gunna get rid of it would you like to trade a eu20i that has done very little work in on it with a fair cash adjustment..?????
grahos said
10:02 PM Feb 19, 2014
This is also one area I have been looking at also.
I have been told not to buy under 3 KV pure sine,whatever that means.
As for weight just put it on a fold up trolley or put some wheels under it.
rosa said
10:57 PM Feb 19, 2014
hi we have just bought a 3 kva genquip for $1900 from tjm as they give australia wide after sales service and we had seen great reports on the genquip generators hope this helps
whiteman said
01:48 PM Feb 20, 2014
Patto44....like me the 3Kva is to much to lift, suggest you use 2 x 2Kva Honda`s with "white" box to run them in parallel, will do the job just fine and much easier to lift as the 2`s weight about 22-23kgs each.....only problem is price for the all up system.
-- Edited by whiteman on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:48:36 PM
-- Edited by whiteman on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:49:02 PM
Patto44 said
03:34 PM Feb 20, 2014
oldbobsbus wrote:
Patto44 wrote:
I have the 3kva Honda and find it to big (to heavy for me to lift). I am looking at downsizing and worry about what it run later. The 3kva can handle the a/c, m/w, tv, etc. all at once.
If you are gunna get rid of it would you like to trade a eu20i that has done very little work in on it with a fair cash adjustment..?????
Just sent you a PM.
Patto
Patto44 said
03:42 PM Feb 20, 2014
whiteman wrote:
Patto44....like me the 3Kva is to much to lift, suggest you use 2 x 2Kva Honda`s with "white" box to run them in parallel, will do the job just fine and much easier to lift as the 2`s weight about 22-23kgs each.....only problem is price for the all up system.
-- Edited by whiteman on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:48:36 PM
-- Edited by whiteman on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:49:02 PM
I think I only need a 2 kva as it is a 'just in case' situation. I may use it for the A/c in summer if needed. I have solar for everything else if we are free camping. the only other 240v item is the M/wave.
Patto
sandsmere said
07:43 AM Feb 21, 2014
We have a 3kva Honda . Runs everything at once if needed , and has wheels .
Doesn't get a lot of use , but at least I know it will do the job and keep on doing it .
whiteman said
07:30 PM Feb 21, 2014
Sandsmere....assume you run the generator when camping, if so where do you keep it when towing.....front - rear - tow truck ??
sandsmere said
07:45 AM Feb 22, 2014
It is on slides in the back of the Cruiser .
Don't use it very often as we have solar panels on the top of the van .
Roadstogo said
10:51 PM Feb 24, 2014
Hi guys I have a genquip2600kva runs my air on fin . Not over priced either cheers shayne
Hi Everyone, is there anyone who know what size generator we need to buy? We have a Wren Aircommand. cooling output 3,0 kw. heating output 3.0 kw. ma ximum current 6.0 amps. locked rotor current 20 amps. We are looking at the Yamaha ef2400is and wonder if it is big enough to run air con and say tv? have found the best price online but would much rather buy at a shop in Brisbane if I knew of one. We need some advice it is a huge purchase. Thanks.
Have a look at Genquip their 3000 has good specs and will run your aircon, I have used their product for the past 6-7 years, (pumps) and have had no prob,do good after sale advice.
I see that the 3000 is same price as the Honda 20.
Bob
google Genquip to get to their site as I have trouble posting links.
I'm like you Bob, thinking 3kva is about the size to do the job..
Bob
Hi Rocket,
There is a company in Bris that has a centre of the aisle shop in the Morayfield Mall that sell a range of generators(Pure Sine Wave) at a very good price. He has a Warehouse where you can arrange to see the stuff running. I was looking to buy a 4.4 KVA one from him at $690. Looked well built and good quality.
There is also another place called ESK Valley Traders in Esk that do a whole range of generators at good prices. I bought a 5.5Kva one there for a friend who installed it permanently in a bin in his 36' Bus and has used it for the last few years with no problems. Cost approx.$700-$750
Hope that helps
www.google.com.au/url%3A%2F%2Fwww.brisbanevalleytraders.com.au%2F&ei=SgIEU-n0IcXNkwWJ4IGYDQ&usg=AFQjCNECzRr3E_4Tu_WgzP5xnfyEAUAiew&sig2=o2bEFXVZbSnHw4teQAskiQ
Jay&Dee
I am looking at downsizing and worry about what it run later.
The 3kva can handle the a/c, m/w, tv, etc. all at once.
Thanks everyone.Help on here in invaluable. We considered and looked at all you told us and have decided on a Yamaha. it was a tough call Yamaha or Honda but the winner is Yamaha with a 4 year warranty. have a good day everyone and hope to meet you all soon.
If you are gunna get rid of it would you like to trade a eu20i that has done very little work in on it with a fair cash adjustment..?????
This is also one area I have been looking at also.
I have been told not to buy under 3 KV pure sine,whatever that means.
As for weight just put it on a fold up trolley or put some wheels under it.
Patto44....like me the 3Kva is to much to lift, suggest you use 2 x 2Kva Honda`s with "white" box to run them in parallel, will do the job just fine and much easier to lift as the 2`s weight about 22-23kgs each.....only problem is price for the all up system.
-- Edited by whiteman on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:48:36 PM
-- Edited by whiteman on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:49:02 PM
Just sent you a PM.
Patto
I think I only need a 2 kva as it is a 'just in case' situation. I may use it for the A/c in summer if needed. I have solar for everything else if we are free camping. the only other 240v item is the M/wave.
Patto
We have a 3kva Honda . Runs everything at once if needed , and has wheels .
Doesn't get a lot of use , but at least I know it will do the job and keep on doing it .
Sandsmere....assume you run the generator when camping, if so where do you keep it when towing.....front - rear - tow truck ??
It is on slides in the back of the Cruiser .
Don't use it very often as we have solar panels on the top of the van .