Generator running costs for low, medium, and higher usage scenarios

[joshuatree]

Wood framed houses are popular.

Especially with hurricanes.

 

[rh1]

As requested, about 4 meters away.

I think it is amplified, as it raining, in my garage with the garage door open, but still an enclosed space:

 

[pinball wizard]

As requested, about 4 meters.

I think it is amplified, as it raining, in my garage with the garage door open, but still an enclosed space: View attachment 1201898

What's that app? I'll test and post mine next time I use it.

 

[rh1]

What's that app? I'll test and post mine next time I use it.

Sound Meter App on Google Play


How accurate:

Do smartphone apps provide accurate noise measurement? | Safety News Alert

Can smartphone apps, costing anywhere from $1 to $20, provide accurate occupational noise measurements? A new study provides the answer. The answer is, “Yes,” but only four apps that were tested measure up. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) evaluated the apps at...

www.safetynewsalert.com

 

[rh1]

Sound Meter App on Google Play


How accurate:

Do smartphone apps provide accurate noise measurement? | Safety News Alert

Can smartphone apps, costing anywhere from $1 to $20, provide accurate occupational noise measurements? A new study provides the answer. The answer is, “Yes,” but only four apps that were tested measure up. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) evaluated the apps at...

www.safetynewsalert.com

There seems to be few apps with the same name.

 

[Lupus]

As requested, about 4 meters away.

I think it is amplified, as it raining, in my garage with the garage door open, but still an enclosed space: View attachment 1201898

That's actually not to bad considering.

 

[rh1]

Saw this at Checkers today:

 

[joshuatree]

Saw this at Checkers today: View attachment 1202952 View attachment 1202954

https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/generator-reviews.680107/

Is this the same as post #4 on this linked thread?

Good price.

 

[joshuatree]

https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/generator-reviews.680107/

Is this the same as post #4 on this linked thread?

Good price.

@AchmatK , how did this generator turn out?

 

[joshuatree]

Oh damn, I see it is R3500 for the 2500W.

Not the 5000W.

 

[AchmatK]

@AchmatK , how did this generator turn out?

It worked brilliantly while I needed it. Sold it for almost what I paid for it about a year later.

Only thing I would do differently if I bought another generator is to get one with a key start.

 

[rh1]

https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/generator-reviews.680107/

Is this the same as post #4 on this linked thread?

Good price.

It is still R6000. If your budget tight it might be an option, since the more I look at these generators, the more similar they look. Like fraternal twins.

 

[joshuatree]

It is still R6000. If your budget tight it might be an option, since the more I look at these generators, the more similar they look. Like fraternal twins.

Yeah, my max power needs for a generator would be the 2000W inverter ones or the slightly bigger 2500W normal ones just to get a fridge going if needed, etc.

 

[joshuatree]

I am thinking if not Honda/Yamaha, anything goes.

 

[joshuatree]

For my specific use case scenarios - I am thinking going a small 2000W/2500W inverter/generator and then a portable power station with capable solar charging like a Ellies/Sunsynk Cube Nova or Rentech PPS 750 - either way combined it CAN be under R10 000, and covered for different use cases. Or covering multiple uses cases simultaneously.

 

[joshuatree]

How much quieter are the suitcase inverter generators compared to the open frame inverter generators?

 

[joshuatree]

81c increase for petrol
72,5c increase for diesel

come 3 December.

 

[joshuatree]

https://www.takealot.com/omega-digi...nerator-12v-dc-230v-50hz-op-2000/PLID73526441

This looks like a bargain for what it is.
Actually saw it at another online shop for R5000 marked down from much more - just can't find the link.

Omega Digital Inverter Petrol Generator 12V DC 230V - 50Hz OP-2000IC

Rated Power: 2KW

 

[ronz91]

https://www.takealot.com/omega-digi...nerator-12v-dc-230v-50hz-op-2000/PLID73526441

This looks like a bargain for what it is.
Actually saw it at another online shop for R5000 marked down from much more - just can't find the link.

Omega Digital Inverter Petrol Generator 12V DC 230V - 50Hz OP-2000IC

Rated Power: 2KW

The only review on it is sketchy though

 

[Snyper564]

The only review on it is sketchy though

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