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Hyundai DHY6000SE Diesel Generator | Generators Direct
The DHY6000SE is powered by Hyundai’s low emission engine and produces 5.2kW of clean, quiet power.
www.generators-direct.co.uk
I use one of these and it runs all my normal house hold stuff. Nothing has fried its self yet. Heating, boiler, fridge, freezer, tv, computers, router etc.
It certainly isnt what Id call low noise though.
The best thing about inverter gennies is that they can run at low rpm for low loads & high rpm for bigger loads so save fuel if your running with variable loads.
Whats sort of min / max loads are you looking at powering?
In the 6kva range I like the pramac 6000s the s is important as its the silenced case that makes a huge difference.
Cases can look the same but not all are sound proofed.
They are good for about 2-3000 hours if you service them well. With another 1000 with a few extra parts.
You will go through starters if you buy the cheap clone ones.
Big thread in here about the ones I have had & fixing them especially the flying diodes.
Whats sort of min / max loads are you looking at powering?
In the 6kva range I like the pramac 6000s the s is important as its the silenced case that makes a huge difference.
Cases can look the same but not all are sound proofed.
They are good for about 2-3000 hours if you service them well. With another 1000 with a few extra parts.
You will go through starters if you buy the cheap clone ones.
Big thread in here about the ones I have had & fixing them especially the flying diodes.
Personally I would say Honda EU range.
I have 3 x 2kva and have built a link box (will take 4) with a 25a RCBO and 32a outlet.
I added powercon outlets to the generators for linking them, a lot preferable to the banana type sockets fitted.
I also use them for work and carrying 2 or 3 2kva is a lot easier than shifting a larger unit.
I have 3 x 2kva and have built a link box (will take 4) with a 25a RCBO and 32a outlet.
I added powercon outlets to the generators for linking them, a lot preferable to the banana type sockets fitted.
I also use them for work and carrying 2 or 3 2kva is a lot easier than shifting a larger unit.
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If we have a power cut, I generally keep the tv off, only run the essentials, fridge, lights and heating if needed, I prefer to use the laptop along with its charger and charge phones with no issues, no idea if I would fry the tv but for the sake of a few hours we can do with out it.
I don't know what kW i need or whether I should just try to run essentials or everything. I would guess 5 or 6kw. I take it all new generators have an AVR. It's a lot of money only for emergencies but when the storms hit like now, it saves a lot of hassle and problems.
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An inverter generator is nice but not necessary. I'd just make sure it's a quality generator and has an AVR. I've even used a generator without an AVR without an issue but I wouldn't recommend that.
Modern electronics are designed to handle 100-250v at 50-60hz plus a tolerance on either side of those values.
Modern electronics are designed to handle 100-250v at 50-60hz plus a tolerance on either side of those values.
I have had a 2.5kva genny running the house since last friday morning. Its just a standard Chinese unit branded logan tools with a 6.5hp honda clone engine.
No idea about avr but its driving all the basic electrics in the house like lights, oil cooker, central heating pumps, freezers.
It will just about boil the electric kettle and run the toaster. The 900w microwave will run but takes a bit longer to heat stuff.
The tv gear and computers run ok and nothing has fried yet.
No idea about avr but its driving all the basic electrics in the house like lights, oil cooker, central heating pumps, freezers.
It will just about boil the electric kettle and run the toaster. The 900w microwave will run but takes a bit longer to heat stuff.
The tv gear and computers run ok and nothing has fried yet.
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I have an old Stephill 4.8Kw diesel generator which I used in the power cut we've just had. Noticed the fridge was reluctant to start, so checked voltage to find it was 210v so increased governor speed till it was giving 225 -235v which seemed to help. Interestingly, increasing the speed the voltage went up, but the frequency remained at 50c/sec.
The frequency off load must have increased
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I had a diesel generator, same thing, was told the speed has a direct impact on frequency, took the speed up a bit and no change to frequency,
If the generator has an inverter, it would keep the output supply frequency constant.
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No inverter on this 1980s model, sorry I should have added that earlier.
I bought a Honda EU22i this year for just encase purposes.
As it will only be used occasionally, using petrol can be a problem as it doesn’t keep well so I converted it to run on Propane:Ample power products this also gives it a longer run time with another gas cylinder on standby.
It’s not big enough to run a kettle but will run central heating, fridge, freezer & lights, but not necessarily all at the same time.
I have a plug in meter (£11.00 on Amazon) to monitor the load placed on the generator as too much can shorten its service life.
I have an old butane powered twin stove with a grill that will serve for cooking and boiling a kettle.
In the interest of protecting electronic devices, I would not ever plug them into a site type, non-inverter generator.
As it will only be used occasionally, using petrol can be a problem as it doesn’t keep well so I converted it to run on Propane:Ample power products this also gives it a longer run time with another gas cylinder on standby.
It’s not big enough to run a kettle but will run central heating, fridge, freezer & lights, but not necessarily all at the same time.
I have a plug in meter (£11.00 on Amazon) to monitor the load placed on the generator as too much can shorten its service life.
I have an old butane powered twin stove with a grill that will serve for cooking and boiling a kettle.
In the interest of protecting electronic devices, I would not ever plug them into a site type, non-inverter generator.
