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recommend me a generator please

  • 04-11-2020 07:49PM
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    I'm looking for a 8KW generator as a backup if the power goes.


    Ive a well, 3 chest freezers and the usual extras.


    My budget is about €1000,ish.


    Can someone recommend me a generator.I'm in Kerry but if they'll ship at the right price its not an issue.


    thanks


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,326 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Splash out go green.


  • #3
    LuasSimon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭LuasSimon


    Give rathkeale generators a buzz !
    They’ll put 15 different generators in your sitting room and a couple of dozen chain saws as well while your talking to head marketing man at front door .... all you have to do is write 5 or 6 uncrossed cheques totalling 30 or 40 grand and say nothing to the guards about it !

    https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1175675/


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,681 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Sir Liamalot wrote: »
    Splash out go green.

    You obviously didn't read my op.


  • #5
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,717 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Honda are generally considered a good make.


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
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    2011 wrote: »
    Honda are generally considered a good make.

    Good but very expensive.


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  • #7
    alan4cult
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,583 ✭✭✭alan4cult


    You won't get a 8kw generator for €1000, you might get a 6.5kW.
    You could start the pump first as its starting load will be higher and then power the appliances after.
    You definitely need 8kw?


  • #8
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,326 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    SouthWesterly wrote: »
    You obviously didn't read my op.


    I did. Upfront cost and plated ratings aren't the be all and end alls. Besides that Studer is synchronising and unbelievably clever; you can send power most directions with it and no need for liquified dinos. Or it can supplement a 2kVA trad. smelly yolk for surge loads etc.


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