Akell:


I eventually got one. Please, is this generator (Firman FPG 3800) a good one in terms of KVA, and durability?

What's the KVA?
Thanks!

yes it is a good generator in terms of kva...it's 3.5kva but will run at 3.1kva, it's a long coil...

081087n:

yes it is a good generator in terms of kva...it's 3.5kva but will run at 3.1kva, it's a long coil...

Thanks so much.
I have another one you'll help me look into.
Which is preferable? This or the Firman FPG 3800¿

Sportwin:
How long should 20ltr full tank last
3.5kva gen
Just powering fridge , soundsystem a
Charging phones and laptop

Litre size of fridge plus or minus between 28 to 32hrs max

fineboynl:
Pedrollo Submersible Water Pump-single Phase is 3hp / 2.2kw. 230v-50Hz.

original 5 KVA and above generator.

I expect u should ask the hp of the pumping machine not you guessing for him.

Reasons are

Most Bore hole drainers will never use 3hp pumping machine they will always want to cheat on that

There are other brands of submersible pumping machine which some are not reliable and efficient enough.

Akell:


I eventually got one. Please, is this generator (Firman FPG 3800) a good one in terms of KVA, and durability?

What's the KVA?
Thanks!

it is a good Gen as long as you don't overwork it.

081087n:

yes it is a good generator in terms of kva...it's 3.5kva but will run at 3.1kva, it's a long coil...

it is 3kva sir but will run at 2.5kva.

SpaceAngel:



I'm not sure of the solar advert you are talking of but I have been using solar and it's very reliable. The batteries have also been there for years too. Battery name is Quanta.

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Akell:


Thanks so much.
I have another one you'll help me look into.
Which is preferable? This or the Firman FPG 3800¿

those two generators are good...if you were comparing sumec firman to this elepaq constant, I would have chosen the sumec...But with this I'll go with the constant... personally speaking tho.
but all the same it depends on how you maintain you engine irrespective of the make.

suco01:

Litre size of fridge plus or minus between 28 to 32hrs max

exactly �

The light from my TEC Junior flickers alot. And currently damaged my laptop battery. What could be the cause for the flicker?

Akell:


Check the plug

its okay now I changed the oil and it’s working well now ..... how often do I change the oil of a generator I use almost everyday?

AyarmBoye:
its okay now I changed the oil and it’s working well now ..... how often do I change the oil of a generator I use almost everyday?

You can change after using for between 50-60 hours.

Gptech:

You can change after using for between 50-60 hours.

someone said forthnightly another said monthly

Hello,

Please I need a 6.5kva gen. Which brand is better between TEC and Sumec Firman?

Thanks

AyarmBoye:
someone said forthnightly another said monthly

It can even be once in 6 months, it depends on usage. It's the number of hours thar matters. If you run your gen 10 hours everyday, you'll need to change oil weekly, if it runs 5 hours everyday then once in two weeks, and so on.

Gptech:

It can even be once in 6 months, it depends on usage. It's the number of hours thar matters. If you run your gen 10 hours everyday, you'll need to change oil weekly, if it runs 5 hours everyday then once in two weeks, and so on.

okay thanks I understand now

I want to buy a 5000kva generator. I want to buy TEC from thermocool but some people are advising against it.
What is your advice?

cjfbn:
I want to buy a 5000kva generator. I want to buy TEC from thermocool but some people are advising against it.
What is your advice?

You mean 5kva? What's the advice against it, TEC is good.

ShldnCooper:
Hello,

Please I need a 6.5kva gen. Which brand is better between TEC and Sumec Firman?

Thanks

ShldnCooper:
Hello,

Please I need a 6.5kva gen. Which brand is better between TEC and Sumec Firman?

Thanks

you can't go wrong with both.personally I'll go for for the tec out out my love for it and due to sentiment ....but you can't go wrong either way.....sumec firman has proven itself over time for it rugedity and consistency...same as tec.

ShldnCooper:
Hello,

Please I need a 6.5kva gen. Which brand is better between TEC and Sumec Firman?

Thanks

ShldnCooper:
Hello,

Please I need a 6.5kva gen. Which brand is better between TEC and Sumec Firman?

Thanks

you can't go wrong with both.personally I'll go for for the tec out out my love for it and due to sentiment ....but you can't go wrong either way.....sumec firman has proven itself over time for it rugedity and consistency...same as tec.

space9880:
it is 3kva sir but will run at 2.5kva.

Thanks sir, noted...I was considering the fact it was in watts, so I calculated using PF of 0.8

081087n:


you can't go wrong with both.personally I'll go for for the tec out out my love for it and due to sentiment ....but you can't go wrong either way.....sumec firman has proven itself over time for it rugedity and consistency...same as tec.

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply!

ShldnCooper:

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply!

you're welcome sir.

AyarmBoye:
someone said forthnightly another said monthly

you change pil according to how you use your gen. in my area we have not had nepa light for about 6 months now so my gen is almost always on I change oil every 10 days

ShldnCooper:
Hello,
Please I need a 6.5kva gen. Which brand is better between TEC and Sumec Firman?
Thanks

tec anyday for me

cjfbn:
I want to buy a 5000kva generator. I want to buy TEC from thermocool but some people are advising against it.
What is your advice?

what is their reason

space9880:
na wash

Do you have any issue running your Tec with your inverter AC?

Gptech:
Do you have any issue running your Tec with your inverter AC?

no sir

space9880:
no sir

Was just wondering because you insinuated that inverter ACs like the regular ones demand so much on generators.

abeg Tec junior users, pls who can show me where to drain the engine oil of my Tec junior.
I want to drain it myself...kindly help with a picture. thanks

bandely:
I have this Constant Elepaq generator for sale.

Rated Output: 10.0KW (12KVa)
Maximum Output: 11.0KW

The generator is too big for my domestic use, so I barely used it.
It looks almost as new and works perfectly.

Location: Oworonshoki, Lagos.
Price is N180k.

Phone: 080 878 four eight 4 6 five

This is no longer available. It is sold.

Thank you.

Hello gurus,

Please we've had this SUMEC gen that has been serving without issue. I noticed sometime last week when we turned the generator on after 1 or 2mins it will start fluctuating and will eventually go off. If we try to turn it on again it will just sputter without starting unless it is left for about 30mins before it can come on again.

So I decided to call someone to come check it. The guy changed the oil with the Total oil (pix attached). Couldn't remember if that's the exact one we were using for the gen though but he said its suitable. He also brought out the "filter foam" from that black plastic area and washed it.
Gen worked ok for two nights and then the 3rd day we were running it and it suddenly went off. Its almost a week now and the gen wouldn't even come on no mater the number of times we tried pulling it. I also noticed that when you pull the rope it turns very free unlike when you feel a little resistance.
Please what could be the issue. NEPA dey deal with us this days.

feelme3:
Hello gurus,

Please we've had this SUMEC gen that has been serving without issue. I noticed sometime last week when we turned the generator on after 1 or 2mins it will start fluctuating and will eventually go off. If we try to turn it on again it will just sputter without starting unless it is left for about 30mins before it can come on again.

So I decided to call someone to come check it. The guy changed the oil with the Total oil (pix attached). Couldn't remember if that's the exact one we were using for the gen though but he said its suitable. He also brought out the "filter foam" from that black plastic area and washed it.
Gen worked ok for two nights and then the 3rd day we were running it and it suddenly went off. Its almost a week now and the gen wouldn't even come on no mater the number of times we tried pulling it. I also noticed that when you pull the rope it turns very free unlike when you feel a little resistance.
Please what could be the issue. NEPA dey deal with us this days.

First check the spark plug, clean it and ensure the gap is between 0.6-0.8mm. Also, check the oil level if there's enough oil.