Aldi generator

irishguy19772 · 30-03-2023 04:17AM #1

Anyone have any idea if this generator is worth buying. Need it for the farm for occasionaly running a water pump or maybe a drill.

First generator I have seen advertised in lidl aldi since covid.

Packrat · 30-03-2023 04:27AM

That particular type are only ok for very occasional use but the light blue suitcase type ones they had for around 240 were excellent.

Around 2018 I bought the blue 1800 watt one and I've shorn thousands of sheep with it as well as drilled rock for fencing and ran *some* of the house when power was out. Still going strong.

My buddy bought the Lidl version of your picture above and there's something wrong with it with little done.

I have seen market stall owners using them a fair bit though.

Check the wattage on your pump. Anything running continuously needs a good bit more power than the peak load wattage.

MfMan · 30-03-2023 09:44AM

Would be inclined to stay away from it. Bought one before and it was a heap of crap, nearly impossible to start and would cut out when under a bit of load. Needed to be well-warmed up before you could get any use from it. Similarly, I purchased a 'Chinese' make from Screwfix some time ago. Also middling; reluctant to start, would conk out if moving it about a bit and refuse to restart. Wouldn't run a demolition hammer when out on site etc. Sorry I didn't go for a proper hire-shop standard one the first day ever, I'd be as far on now.

Dakota Dan · 31-03-2023 10:04PM

I doubt that would work a water pump, I’ve a 3kva Honda generator and there’s a fair draw on it when the 1hp pump kicks in.

endainoz · 01-04-2023 08:37AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058290367/aldi-generator

What date is that from I don't see it on the aldi app?

gillamandango · 02-04-2023 09:15PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058290367/aldi-generator

For just over double the money, but over triple the output, I would recommend this https://ige.ie/pacini-3-5kva-petrol-7hp-generator

Picked one up myself to run, chop saws, etc. Go with what's in the box or a €10 3pin adapter. Can't fault this genny really.

zetor 4911 · 03-04-2023 07:06AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120433145#Comment_120433145

No little about generators but would that run a welder?

ginger22 · 03-04-2023 07:11AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120433145#Comment_120433145

That Pacini stuff is Chinese crap.

gillamandango · 03-04-2023 11:32AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120433791#Comment_120433791

Seeing as you are so constructive with your limited feedback as to the why, you might be able to enlighten the OP with other options?

Obviously this is not a contractors or a heavy use option where you probably need to spend 4 figs +

gillamandango · 03-04-2023 11:38AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120433786#Comment_120433786

Would need to know what the welder was rated? A 90-100 Amp welder would need around 3000W. A 200Amp would need about 6000W.

This will output a consistant 2600W with a boost (some tools use more when starting up as compared to when then in use) to 2900W.

ginger22 · 03-04-2023 03:40PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120434611#Comment_120434611

You sound like a salesman for the company. The only generators worth buying are with genuine Honda engines. We are everyday repairing / rewinding and should know.

gillamandango · 04-04-2023 09:51AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120435949#Comment_120435949

No, just dislike comments with no substance and no benefit to the OP as to the why.

Of course the OP can buy a Honda for more than double/triple the money if they so desire. All depends on their needs "occasionally running a water pump or maybe a drill" and budget.