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

[joshuatree]

Expect a huge petrol price increase — at least R1.20 per litre

Mid-month estimates of March’s expected petrol price increase reveal that unleaded 93 and 95 could cost over R21 per litre from next month.

mybroadband.co.za

Expect a huge petrol price increase — at least R1.20 per litre

 

[SHANRSA]

I bought this 8,75kw Rato for R20k. Works like a bomb. I suicide cable with two 16amp plug tops on 2,5mm cabtyre cable and it all works like a charm.

 

[bwana]

I bought this 8,75kw Rato for R20k. Works like a bomb. I suicide cable with two 16amp plug tops on 2,5mm cabtyre cable and it all works like a charm.
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[SHANRSA]

I was expecting the flak, manual changeover in progress but I am the designated suicide operative.

 

[rh1]

I bought this 8,75kw Rato for R20k. Works like a bomb. I suicide cable with two 16amp plug tops on 2,5mm cabtyre cable and it all works like a charm.
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What does the Rato offer for R9000 more than the Mac Afric 8.75kVA from Adenorff:

MAC AFRIC 8.75 kVA (7 KW) Standby Petrol Generator - Adendorff Machinery Mart

The best-selling petrol generator in SA boasts a high output and a solid design. Ideal for above-average households & on-site jobs. This standby generator has a portable open-type design for better cooling and moverability! Petrol Electric Start The people’s choice!

www.adendorff.co.za

 

[SHANRSA]

What does the Rato offer for R9000 more than the Mac Afric 8.75kVA from Adenorff:

MAC AFRIC 8.75 kVA (7 KW) Standby Petrol Generator - Adendorff Machinery Mart

The best-selling petrol generator in SA boasts a high output and a solid design. Ideal for above-average households & on-site jobs. This standby generator has a portable open-type design for better cooling and moverability! Petrol Electric Start The people’s choice!

www.adendorff.co.za

The Rato is an inverter generator.

R8750iD — rato

www.ratopowerproducts.com.au

 

[neoprema]

I'm also getting quotes on a generator. I did want to go inverter but a nice 12kva genny would mean I don't really have to care which AC I left on, whether a geyser decided to warm up or someone was boiling the kettle when the load shedding happens. It just comes on automagically and does its thing...

 

[joshuatree]

I bought this 8,75kw Rato for R20k. Works like a bomb. I suicide cable with two 16amp plug tops on 2,5mm cabtyre cable and it all works like a charm.
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[joshuatree]

https://www.takealot.com/omega-2kw-...VQu7tCh2SIAMhEAQYAiABEgJBG_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Omega 2KW Inverter Generator
Omega

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R 5,059
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Was R4999 or something before Easter Weekend . Sold on Takealot by another for R6000+ . Still looking good for what it is and if looking at the 9odd reviews from the other seller.

 

[rh1]

So to whoever is watching this thread:

My Ardenorff MacAfrica 6.5kVa is a running nicely, powering my old double door Defy Fridge and my newer Samsung Inverter Fridge including two laptops and a monitor. Unfortunately, ran out of leads, so cannot connect the bedroom up (wife was watching tv whilst I work in a section of the lounge).