Christie Engineering Generator
Submitted: Thursday, Nov 14, 2002 at 01:00
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Heres some info from Pete Christie on them from the Patrol list. Ive seen people around here mention them before, so from the horses mouth.
$990 + freight. It was never $500. They cost more than that to
make! :)
They are a 50cc Honda 4 stroke motor coupled to a Bosch 55A
alternator which gives around 700W max. It has an LCD display for
amps and a boost charge setting. Be warned though they aren't quiet
ie.. not reccomended for caravan parks. But the beauty is they are
light (12kg) and you only need to run it for an hour each day to run
the fridge for the next 24!
We have sold over 500 units now and really only 1 or 2 complaints so
they sent the unit back and their money happily refunded.
Solar panels are great... if you want to spend the money and also
cart them around. they are still round $10 a watt.
$500 won't get you anything in solar (that would do anything)
Ring Mick (Christie) on 02 96201208 and annoy him... he is looking
after business while the parents are away on a hard earned holiday.
There are also a number of distributors around who sell them for the
same price. (pirahna.. TJM.. Opposite lock.. some ARB's).Mick has the
list and should find someone near you, at least you can have a look
at one even if they are out of the price bracket.
Pete...
Reply By: OziExplorer - Thursday, Nov 14, 2002 at 01:00
Thursday, Nov 14, 2002 at 01:00
However, with solar their is no maintainence, no fuel, no noise, no pollution. $576 x 2 = $1152 will give you 2 x BP SX60 panels which should last for 25 years. That will give you 120w of power, which will more than run your fridge even in mid-winter, your
camp lights, your radio, CD player or whatever.
http://www.coiltek.com.au/Products/solar_panels.htm
I am presently building a new generator, as I just sold my old one last week. I have just received a new GX25 Honda motor, and will connect that to a Lucas C40 generator direct coupled with a 3 barrel regulator. A generator is the best battery charger, and far superior to an alternator, especially for deep cycle batteries.
I use this for work, not for taking with my 4WD. The finished product will only weigh 8kg complete, and is just a little longer than a shoebox.
I will post some pictures as soon as I finish it.
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Follow Up By: Kevin - Thursday, Nov 14, 2002 at 01:00
Thursday, Nov 14, 2002 at 01:00
I would love to see the
pic and some details when finished
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