8kva generator-confused

[Love Me Tender]

Ok so don't plug in straight from gennie, got it bottom line is husqvarna 8500p vs Mac africa 8.75kw. Final verdict? R2k difference

Which one did you end up getting? Also looking at the Mac Afric - https://www.adendorff.co.za/product/mac-afric-8-75-kva-7-kw-standby-petrol-generator/

 

[J&B]

Or this bad boy

MAC AFRIC 6.5 kVA (5 KW) Standby Enclosed Type Diesel Generator - 220V Single Phase | Adendorff Machinery Mart

A diesel-powered electricity generator. The engine is enclosed in a sound-shielded cover, making it ideal to provide backup power to a home or small business. diesel Electric (keyed) start Enclosed design

www.adendorff.co.za

2.5 kw less and 6 grand more, but is enclosed diesel

Interesting reading about the minimum continuous load of 40%. I never knew that

 

[Love Me Tender]

Also looking at this one if anyone has experience with it - https://www.adendorff.co.za/product/mac-afric-3-2kw-inverter-generator-open-frame/

Looks very well priced for an inverter type generator!

 

[Nemesys]

Hey yall, I know this has probs been asked before, but I can't find a comprehensive answer out there. I need to buy a gennie, looking at spending around 12k.

Thing is there are so many petrol gennies at this price point i really need help chooosing one that will work well without needing an engineering degree to operate. Looking at these right now:
Husqvarna G8500p
Mac africa 8.75kva

There's also 8 kva ryobi, turner morris and talon at this price. I really just want to buy a good system that works without drama. For a few grand more I could go for a closed diesel or gas gennie which I am willing to do if it would mean less maintenance or drama.

Suggestions?

Most generators sold locally is sourced from the Chinese manufacture Weima. So there is little to choose between then. I would recommend either an inverter generator (more stable power supply for electronics) or a "silent" diesel generator.

 

[rh1]

Most generators sold locally is sourced from the Chinese manufacture Weima. So there is little to choose between then. I would recommend either an inverter generator (more stable power supply for electronics) or a "silent" diesel generator.

I can believe that, as they all look similar with different paint scheme.

 

[Geoff.D]

Interesting reading about the minimum continuous load of 40%. I never knew that

All generators have a minimum load spec—especially diesels. The reason is just like a car idling for long periods with no load - it does the engine no good.