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kellyjohn

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hi all just seen generator on ebay company called trueshopping prob chinese rebadged max output 700watts ,silent ,two stroke suitcase style .im after something for wilding ie charge batteries and laptops etc would this be powerfull enough to act as hookup ??? do i need something bigger cheers all await experiance and views cheers john:drive:
 
I think that generators are an abomination. Do you really need one? Most laptops will run and charge from your 12v sockets, just Google your laptop's name and '12v car lead'.

Do you have extra leisure battery/batteries, LED lighting and perhaps a solar panel? That's the route I've gone and I don't need a generator. I don't stay anywhere too long though, so my batteries get charged by driving as well.
 
Not sure what price you are looking at paying for this, but the words 'Silent' and two-stroke dont usually follow each other !!!

Two strokes are generally more noisy and smokier than four strokes. The plus side is that they are much cheaper. As Basildog says, you can pick ones up like his (and mine) for about £50. Last time I looked B&Q had some for that price and I think they are about 1000w.

To answer you question about output ..... yes, 700w would be okay for the small jobs you are planning, but if you went to a 1000w + then you could then look at runnning a microwave or other more powerful electrical items at the same time?
 
thanks for replys have looked at b and q etc the one i looked at is 120 pounds same price as b and q but different style will keep looking and thanks for replys cheers john
 
Hi John, I am a generator enthusiast, the two strokes generator you mentioned is more noisy than four strokes, and it does not generate pure sine power without inverter technology, you have to connect an extra inverter to get a modified sine power to supply your appliances.
700w is surely sufficient for your laptop and battery charging, if you have others to power such as microwave, hair dryer etc, suggest you go for a larger wattage one, with inverter could be better.

Hope this helps, any assistance you need, I'd love to PM you:)
Steven
 
did you look at mine at Ribblehead John? i certainly wouldnt be without it, my engine battery died while in the wildest part of Scotland and no mobile signal my genny was a godsend, its a 4 stroke, the one where you dont need oil, i was advised to get that type, very quiet, clean and reliable, bit like me really :banana:
 
thanks all trying for honda on flebay at moment keep you posted cheers john
 
Although i have a honda eu20 which i also use for work the place i bought it from now do these and talking to there plant lad say they have had no problems with them and they are half the price of a honda .if there cars are anything to go buy this wont be a bad machine and 12 months parts and labour and a further 12 months parts only warranty where as honda give 12 months

Hyundai Generators HY2000si, 2200 watts*Price: £570 - Seddon Direct
 
do not use any thing electical that has a curcuit board on a genny unless it is a sine wave cause it won't last long try looking for a kippnor generator they are honda copys. I have used one for five years without fault
 
I used to carry a little honda but in a small van it was a pain in the a#se. I have managed to fit 2 40W solar panels and added a further leisure battery, It's more than enough for my needs & I don't go near campsites.
 
Need the experts to come in here. I have a Kipor 2 Kw geni which I am very satisfied with. It has a dc output to charge batteries which is rated at ??? say 6 amps which will take ages to charge the batteries. However, if I connect the 240v output to the MH, the Sergent charger has an output of ???? say 20 Amps so will considerably reduce the time to charge batteries. Are my assumptions correct?
 
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Need the experts to come in here. I have a Kipor 2 Kw geni which I am very satisfied with. It has a dc output to charge batteries which is rated at ??? say 6 amps which will take ages to charge the batteries. However, if I connect the 240v output to the MH, the Sergent charger has an output of ???? say 20 Amps so will considerably reduce the time to charge batteries. Are my assumptions correct?
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Yes I'm sure that's so.

It will be very slow and fuel inefficient to run a 2KW generator and use its DC charging circuit. Far better to use the onboard Sargent to do the job quicker and better.
 
shortcircuit said:
Need the experts to come in here. I have a Kipor 2 Kw geni which I am very satisfied with. It has a dc output to charge batteries which is rated at ??? say 6 amps which will take ages to charge the batteries. However, if I connect the 240v output to the MH, the Sergent charger has an output of ???? say 20 Amps so will considerably reduce the time to charge batteries. Are my assumptions correct?
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Thats correct
 
Thanks for confirmation. On one occasion I had a low vehicle starter battery and used the generator through Sergent to charge. Have taken this post to mention this so others might benefit.
 
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