It is a great idea to acquire a generator for those planned power outages. Some tips to consider:
Buy a generator that has a guaranteed service plan or company that has been around a while. There are a lot of fly-by-night moneymakers out there importing cheap generators. Once they have cleared their stock, they might dissappear off the grip. So be very careful when choosing your generator.
Noise - generators can be noisy. Find a place far away from living areas and opt for an installed generator rather than a portable one. The portable units are very noisy and will use much more fuel than the installed units.
Circuit Board - Install a separate circuit box and board so that you can control what goes on and what not. Install seperate high power sockets for each circuit and route it through circuit breakers.
Be careful of electronic equipment when using a generator. These devices are sensitive to power fluctuation, low voltage and surges.
The average generator required for a small 3 bedroom hous eis 5.5 kW but we suggest adding an additional 30% over and above your requirements. A busy household with 3 tv sets, big double door fridge, standard geyser, pool pump, hifi, dishwasher and a few computers will need at least a 10kW system.
Buy heavy duty extension cords if you will be using them. Standard ones may heat up or melt and eventually cause a fire hazzard.
Call us now and we'll come and assessyour generator requirements.
