Questions about Diesel Generators
Submitted: Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 17:05
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HelenFrench
I have read lots on this
forum with interest as I am hoping to start a long tour of OZ inside the next six months. I am hoping someone can help with info on a diesel genny as I have a diesel 4x4 and don't want to go dual fuel. I will need it to occasionly run a microwave and/or aircon unit in my van. Thanks for any help.
Greg and Helen
Reply By: Mike Harding - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 17:30
Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 17:30
Hi Helen
There are some small diesel gens around but they tend to be heavy and expensive. Diesel gens are far more prevalent in the higher power/commercial areas than in the hobby/
camping market.
I appreciate your desire for a single fuel but would suggest you look very hard at petrol gens - Honda are the Rolls Royce with Yamaha following. To run an AC you should consider at least a 2KW gen.
Mike Harding
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Follow Up By: HelenFrench - Saturday, Aug 25, 2007 at 14:47
Saturday, Aug 25, 2007 at 14:47
Thanks for that info Mike - I have been doing a lot of research and am trying to find a decent make/model which will be reliable - so many brands on the market, but! - weight won't matter too much as long it doesn't go over 70-80 kilos - more concerned with noise levels and being able run the aircon for 8-10 hours and also to service/repair if necessary
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Reply By: Axel [ the real one ] - Saturday, Aug 25, 2007 at 16:27
Saturday, Aug 25, 2007 at 16:27
Currently 35 diesel generators on ebay ranging from small to large and from 3.3kva upwards , price wise seems not to excessive compared to a honda 2kva ect.
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Follow Up By: HelenFrench - Saturday, Aug 25, 2007 at 17:17
Saturday, Aug 25, 2007 at 17:17
Thanks Axel
I have seen them but again don't know about brand reliability/service/repairs - don't want to have problems in
alice springs and find I have to have it fixed in
sydney - I was hoping someone would have specific knowledge of which brands to avoid
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