FastShipping:


Yes, his place is big. I saw it but there is no way he needs more than 60KVA for his house. Those 4 generators he has are industrial generators. Their capacities start from 60KVA and above. It is more about an illiterate show he has money.

The place where I work now has a standby CAT generator of 80KVA. It is 15 times bigger than where Wasiu lives.

damn!...I guess you know what you talking about. Or maybe he is using the other 2 for backup

mufutau55:


You are better with something better so when you decide to put some load on it, it will not deem.
I have the one below and it was purchased for N140k before the rise in prices due to forex started.
I use it in my BQ, but my friend who had the same uses his own in a 5 Bedrooms Duplex with lights loaded
and two AC of 1HP going does nothing to the performance of it. The fuel consumption is very good and lasted
more than 14hrs none-stop on a full tank and very, very silent. My said friend love it so much and even bought the 10kva of the same.
Very quiet with infrared remote control going thru the wall and distance. Although I intend to buy a standalone 20KVa, this
little gem will still be my good backup when that happens. But for now this is a good unit.
I have recommended same to some Nairalanders here and they also love it; may be they will see this and testify to it.
I think it's around N160k now, but not sure. If you are interested, I can find the dealer info and post it here later.

Hajji M.

Oga Hajj and everyone here,
Thank you so much for these constructive argument and enlightenment . I have saved pictures of that generator; that's exactly what I need.my level no reach those big diesel generators at allllll for now; I will rather stick with having the circuit breakers that shut off all AC in the house when PHCN behave. we will sleep with fan or at least one horse power AC. I am a realist and strongly believe that self deceit is the worse form of ignorance. I know my level and will go for something that I can easily service, repair and "if" anything happen which I don't pray for, I will not develop BP because of something I bought with hard earned money. I am not in any way discrediting anyone's opinion but what matters is what makes you and family happy and content. BTW solar system will be a must have for me in future; and I will still stick with an affordable capacity that can power all lights, fan, tv and at least one table top fridge. Two things are my priority,1. To ensure light shines both inside the house and the compound 24/7.
2. Have fan/air purifier to sleep with. Other things are secondary.
Oga Hajj, how do I recognize a genuine dealer of that generator and avoid imitation.
Once again, thanks everyone as we keep the thread rolling for information purposes... chai, I didn't even know say the thing go Comot this numerous responses.

Empiree:
Quote given to me is fair then. Just about to roof mine. Quote is for the sheet pictured below

So this is imported from China. Other than price, is this up to standard of the ones produced locally by Tower or First Alum?

folmus:


So this is imported from China. Other than price, is this up to standard of the ones produced locally by Tower or First Alum?

I dont live around. I was forwarded the quote. So i dont know if it is imported or local product

Empiree:
I dont live around. I was forwarded the quote. So i dont know if it is imported or local product

One love Bro, The pix actually has imported roofing. That's why I asked.

FastShipping:



Na generator sure pass. In my own case, I don't need to power everything at once. I'm going for 20KVA diesel generator.

K1 having 4 diesel generators look overkill to me. Some people just like to show wealth by displaying they have it in abundant. I don't see why Wasiu needs more than 40-60KVA to power whatever he has. The house is two wings. Those generators in his compound are not less than 60KVA each. Especially the first one to the left.

Maybe he used to rotate them... One work for specific hours.. Then the other take over

mufutau55:


You are better with something better so when you decide to put some load on it, it will not deem.
I have the one below and it was purchased for N140k before the rise in prices due to forex started.
I use it in my BQ, but my friend who had the same uses his own in a 5 Bedrooms Duplex with lights loaded
and two AC of 1HP going does nothing to the performance of it. The fuel consumption is very good and lasted
more than 14hrs none-stop on a full tank and very, very silent. My said friend love it so much and even bought the 10kva of the same.
Very quiet with infrared remote control going thru the wall and distance. Although I intend to buy a standalone 20KVa, this
little gem will still be my good backup when that happens. But for now this is a good unit.
I have recommended same to some Nairalanders here and they also love it; may be they will see this and testify to it.
I think it's around N160k now, but not sure. If you are interested, I can find the dealer info and post it here later.

Hajji M.

Please, what is the capacity of this generator?.

If you look at the Gen, there should be a section there which gives an indication of the load (specification). The one below is my Gen, and 6,500 watts equates to about 6.5Kv using a power factor of 1, but I would not be comfortable putting more than 5Kv load on it.

As per noise, Haji I think we have difference tolerance levels for noise (lol). I have seen/heard silent Gens and although this my Gen is Firman, I dont think its that mega quiet, but in Nigeria terms I guess it is.

Most commercial/Office/Supermarket/Shopping centres buildings in the UK especially where a data centre is present, would have a generator (mainly Caterpillar, Cumins and Perkins) as backup, when I have been in buildings running generator test etc, I have hardly heard them. They are similar to the ones shown in the K1 house etc, and that to me is my desired standard.

NL1960:


Please, what is the capacity of this generator?.

Empiree:
Why is that?. Shouldn't be more expensive in Lagos than the East, considering Lagos being "financial hub"?

The analogy is.. Everything is imported through Lagos port. Then it's transported to places. That's why it's costlier in the East. Or so I thought..

Until I went far North and discovered that the difference between Lagos price and North id just about 100 naira.

The difference between Lagos and the East / South South can be between 500-1000 naira

folmus:


So this is imported from China. Other than price, is this up to standard of the ones produced locally by Tower or First Alum?

Not the same quality. Not at all.

KolaShangOne:


Not the same quality. Not at all.

@KolaShangOne, what will you advise a client? To keep his money and save for the two popular brands or go for the cheaper Chinko imported?

Thank you

KolaShangOne:


The difference between Lagos and the East / South South can be between 500-1000 naira

This is a big jump. I thought PortHarcourt has international sea port, no?

Truthinlife:

Oga Hajj and everyone here,
Oga Hajj, how do I recognize a genuine dealer of that generator and avoid imitation.

When I want to buy something that I know nothing about, I usually do a lot of research.
So when I was ready to buy this Generator, I heard there are lots of Sumec Firman running around in various stores,
so I contacted the manufacturer in China direct to give me their true Agent in Lagos, Nigeria because I don't want Aba made.
They gave me the guys name and info. I bought it from him... I will look for his details now and post.

Hajji M.

NL1960:

Please, what is the capacity of this generator?.

8.6 KVa Starting Watts
7.2 KVa Continuous Running Watts

Base your load on the Running Watts which is 7.2 Kva.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


When I want to buy something that I know nothing about, I usually do a lot of research.
So when I was ready to buy this Generator, I heard there are lots of Sumec Firman running around in various stores,
so I contacted the manufacturer in China direct to give me their true Agent in Lagos, Nigeria because I don't want Aba made.
They gave me the guys name and info. I bought it from him... I will look for his details now and post.

Hajji M.

Patiently waiting..........

mufutau55:


8.6 KVa Starting Watts
7.2 KVa Continuous Running Watts

Base your load on the Running Watts which is 7.2 Kva.

Hajji M.

With that 7.2KVA capacity, he should not exceed 5KVA loads for maximum power and output. Because it is 7.2KVA doesn't mean he should load the generator close to that capacity.

mavverick:

As per noise, Haji I think we have difference tolerance levels for noise (lol). I have seen/heard silent Gens and although this my Gen is Firman, I dont think its that mega quiet, but in Nigeria terms I guess it is.

More reason all these generators have levels. They are not all of the same quality.
Mine can be more silent than yours even though they are of the same brand.
The most quiet brand of portable generator I have heard is a Honda at an event, and not be small money o. See pics below.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


More reason all these generators have levels. They are not all of the same quality.
Mine can be more silent than yours even though they are of the same brand.
The most quiet brand of portable generator I have heard is a Honda at an event, and not be small money o. See pics below.

Hajji M.

The best portable generator on the planet at the moment. It cost about $5000.

It is super quiet. You can't hear its noise from 15 feet away.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBg7_AGRpbY

FastShipping:

With that 7.2KVA capacity, he should not exceed 5KVA loads for maximum power and output. Because it is 7.2KVA doesn't mean he should load the generator close to that capacity.

I said base it on that watts not on the 8.2kva. When you overload the gen you will hear the high change in the sound then you know you are approaching the limit. My manual does not say 5kva, so I stand on the 7.2kva. It's always load at your own risk.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


I said base it on that watts not on the 8.2kva. When you overload the gen you will hear the high change in the sound then you know you are approaching the limit. My manual does not say 5kva, so I stand on the 7.2kva. It's always load at your own risk.

Hajji M.

What if someone chooses to buy 60KVA like k1 but doesnt really have much appliances or load on it, what happens in this case?. More comfortable or has negative effect?.

Empiree:
Patiently waiting..........

Wait no more:
This is the guy they gave me directly from China. I have nothing to do with any of them o.
But I bought mine and some of my friends bought theirs from there too.

Summec Flagship Store
19 Olowu Street, off Awolowo Road,
Ikeja - Lagos.

His name as I know it is: Mr. Chuddy at 08033151381 Also on WhatsApp.

Website: www.ezechuddy.com.ng

I have seen same brands from Konga.com, founai.com.ng and others but I don't know how genuine.

@Kopell (Is yours quiet too?, please chime in)

Hajji M.

Empiree:
What if someone chooses to buy 60KVA like k1 but doesnt really have much appliances or load on it, what happens in this case?. More comfortable or has negative effect?.

No negative effect. You only paid for power you don't necessarily need. That's it....

FastShipping:

The best portable generator on the planet at the moment. It cost about $5000.
It is super quiet. You can't hear its noise from 15 feet away.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBg7_AGRpbY

Thank you Mr. FastShipping. I agreed with you because I have witnessed it in action.
My wife and kids had to drag me away from watching this generator work.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Thank you Mr. FastShipping. I agreed with you because I have witnessed it in action.
My wife and kids had to drag me away from watching this generator work.

Hajji M.

Stop watching it. Go and grab yours. I have decided to buy one for keep just in case.

I made enquiry about 20kva Mikano today and was told it is now 3.8 Million Naira. Nigeria has gone to the dogs. They claim this same generator was sold for 2 Million Naira earlier this year.

mufutau55:


Wait no more:
This is the guy they gave me directly from China. I have nothing to do with any of them o.
But I bought mine and some of my friends bought theirs from there too.

Summec Flagship Store
19 Olowu Street, off Awolowo Road,
Ikeja - Lagos.

His name as I know it is: Mr. Chuddy at 08033151381 Also on WhatsApp.

I have seen same brands from Konga.com, founai.com.ng and others but I don't know how genuine.

@Kopell (Is yours quiet too?, please chime in)

Hajji M.

Cool...thanks

FastShipping:


The best portable generator on the planet at the moment. It cost about $5000.

It is super quiet. You can't hear its noise from 15 feet away.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBg7_AGRpbY

5k?. The price is equivalent to the big ones. How many KVA is this?. Does it do the same job as those?.

Empiree:
5k?. The price is equivalent to the big ones. How many KVA is this?. Does it do the same job as those?.

This Honda is only 7KVA.

$5000 is only 2M+. The big ones are in the region of 8-12 Million Naira for 40-60kva.

FastShipping:
Stop watching it. Go and grab yours. I have decided to buy one for keep just in case.

I made enquiry about 20kva Mikano today and was told it is now 3.8 Million Naira. Nigeria has gone to the dogs.
They claim this same generator was sold for 2 Million Naira earlier this year.

True o. I will eventually grab one o. Damn 3.8m, almost increase of 100%.
I feel sorry for us with the forex hiking everything o. God help us o.

Hajji M.

Honda EB 10,000 without inverter. More noisy and more powerful. 9KVA output.

Sold for the same price as ei7000.

12KVA Yamaha $4000

12 KVA American made generator for $750. This one is an option to really consider.

mufutau55:


True o. I will eventually grab one o. Damn 3.8m, almost increase of 100%.
I feel sorry for us with the forex hiking everything o. God help us o.

Hajji M.

There is no way I pay 3.8 Million Naira for 20KVA generator. I rather go with the 9KVA Honda generator selling for $5000. The only issue is the noise. I have been looking at the alternative options in the last one hour. 3.8 Million naira won't work for me.

FastShipping:


This Honda is only 7KVA.

$5000 is only 2M+. The big ones are in the region of 8-12 Million Naira for 40-60kva.

really?. But i see big ones like those (not sure if they are brand new) but saw the price for #1.5 and #2m respectively. Didnt know they are that expensive. Thats why it makes sense to me to buy 60KVA. I better rethink fast fast

Empiree:
really?. But i see big ones like those (not sure if they are brand new) but saw the price for #1.5 and #2m respectively. Didnt know they are that expensive. Thats why it makes sense to me to buy 60KVA. I better rethink fast fast

Those ones you saw are used generators. They are in property section going for 800k to 1.5 Million Naira.

I don't want to consider those at all.