Honda Generators

oldhead

Hello to all,

Not sure im in the right thread for this topic

Just looking for some advice on a generator to buy for a new house that i am building. The house will take a while so i wont be hiring one. Basically i need one powerful enough to chase the wall with a kango, run drills etc the usual tools needed, and to run lights throgh out the house, i dont want to end up buying one thats not powerful enough. Just wondering what i need to look at to make sure it is powerful enough for me.

Thanking ye in advance.

gman2k

You need to double the rating for the tools you run - so if a kango is 1.4kw, then you will need a 2.8KVA generator. (Rough rule of thumb)
There is also power losses associated with long extension cables.
I have two gennies - one is an Aldi 1050 watt (220v only)model - cost €130. Needs a bit of care - clean the plugs and filter every now and again. I use this most of the time, as it's light on petrol.
I also have a Honda 2.8kva (220v and 110v) which is great, but is heavy - both to lift and on petrol, so I only use it for the larger tools.
I bought the Honda second hand, and needed a good service immediately - oil and plug change, but no problems since. Generally will start on the first pull of the cord!
I'd make sure I was getting at least a 2.8kva model, so you can run a large power tool and a halogen light at the same time - winter is only around the corner. (try and get a key start model)
If you can, I'd recommend trying for a good diesel generator if you are going to be using it a lot, green diesel costs a lot less than petrol.
Make sure you have a good secure lock up area, as they tend to grow legs and walk!
Also, forget about boiling a kettle on any generator - unless you are going for a huge output model!

oldhead

gman2k wrote: »

You need to double the rating for the tools you run - so if a kango is 1.4kw, then you will need a 2.8KVA generator. (Rough rule of thumb)
There is also power losses associated with long extension cables.
I have two gennies - one is an Aldi 1050 watt (220v only)model - cost €130. Needs a bit of care - clean the plugs and filter every now and again. I use this most of the time, as it's light on petrol.
I also have a Honda 2.8kva (220v and 110v) which is great, but is heavy - both to lift and on petrol, so I only use it for the larger tools.
I bought the Honda second hand, and needed a good service immediately - oil and plug change, but no problems since. Generally will start on the first pull of the cord!
I'd make sure I was getting at least a 2.8kva model, so you can run a large power tool and a halogen light at the same time - winter is only around the corner. (try and get a key start model)
If you can, I'd recommend trying for a good diesel generator if you are going to be using it a lot, green diesel costs a lot less than petrol.
Make sure you have a good secure lock up area, as they tend to grow legs and walk!
Also, forget about boiling a kettle on any generator - unless you are going for a huge output model!

Mant thanks gman for your advice, the key start ones sound expensive, also i take it that you will need a battery to start them.

De_man

oldhead wrote: »

Mant thanks gman for your advice, the key start ones sound expensive, also i take it that you will need a battery to start them.

Honda 2.8KVA never gave me any trouble always started first pull
best investment i ever made