Rolling Blackouts: Monday, 3 August 2015 [Stage 2 from 17:00 to 22:00]

[HunterGR]

Lol well now I know you don't live near me, quiet as a mouse in my neck of the woods

I'm area 10....but northrn side of N1. ...affectionately known as Durbanville North

 

[biometrics]

Aaand the neighbours complained about the noise and smoke. Ffs. Can't blame them. Going to have to return the unit and get a quieter one.

Google generator soundproofing or generator sound box ...

 

[Bryn]

Google generator soundproofing or generator sound box ...

Hmm. Interesting. Thanks for the suggestion. The smoke is as big of a concern though.

 

[Dan C]

Nah I would have done in the same in their position. I couldn't believe how loud the generator was - like starting a boat. If there aren't relatively quiet generators available we'll have to get one of those powerwall things.

I believe the inverter type gennies are quiet. But they are a lot more expensive.

 

[Bryn]

I believe the inverter type gennies are quiet. But they are a lot more expensive.

This thing cost R18k. I was under the impression it wouldn't be as loud as an armageddon.

 

[biometrics]

This thing cost R18k. I was under the impression it wouldn't be as loud as an armageddon.

R18K?! Must be a huge thing!

 

[Bryn]

R18K?! Must be a huge thing!

Yeah it's pretty big lol.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Yeah it's pretty big lol.

That's what she... Oh nevermind!

 

[crackersa]

I'm area 10....but northrn side of N1. ...affectionately known as Durbanville North

Ahhh, we are in the hood of brackenfell. Protea heights

 

[biometrics]

Yeah it's pretty big lol.

Do you need that much power though? You should ask grantza which model he has, I think he said his is quiet. (iirc)

 

[Bryn]

Do you need that much power though? You should ask grantza which model he has, I think he said his is quiet. (iirc)

Mine is a Honda EG6500CXS.

Specs:

http://www.honda.co.za/en/products/...rs/eg6500cxs/#/model-overview/specifications/

The electrician said it's enough to power the entire property minus the pool light, jacuzzi and geysers.

 

[biometrics]

Mine is a Honda EG6500CXS.

Specs:

http://www.honda.co.za/en/products/...rs/eg6500cxs/#/model-overview/specifications/

The electrician said it's enough to power the entire property minus the pool light, jacuzzi and geysers.

99 dBA seems a lot! Check this for example http://www.justgenerators.co.uk/noise-level-information.html#.Vb-q8Pnzujk

 

[Bryn]

99 dBA seems a lot! Check this for example http://www.justgenerators.co.uk/noise-level-information.html#.Vb-q8Pnzujk

Holy s**t. A jackhammer at 10m!

 

[biometrics]

Holy s**t. A jackhammer at 10m!

Or 4X a circular saw at 1m. No wonder they complained.

 

[Dan C]

99 dBA seems a lot! Check this for example http://www.justgenerators.co.uk/noise-level-information.html#.Vb-q8Pnzujk

I think my Mecer inverter's fan will give Bryn's gennie some competition

 

[biometrics]

So I got this brand from grantza: http://www.kiporsa.co.za/

2.3 kVA
Noise level(zero load-full load)dB(A)/7m 58-65
http://www.kiporsa.co.za/kipor-generators/digital-generators/ig2600-2-3kva.html

 

[Zenbaas]

I haven't read through all the comment but for the JHB people how have the areas changed exactly..? I can't seem to find a schedule that is accurate. We used to be 2B but now I have no idea.

 

[Sinbad]

Aaand the neighbours complained about the noise and smoke. Ffs. Can't blame them. Going to have to return the unit and get a quieter one.

Offer them an extension cord

 

[FoXtroT]

Well we weren't supposed to have load shedding tonight but the idiots laying fibre in our area caused a fire and blew the transformer. Been out since 6 and they say it will take 10-12 hours to fix...

 

[biometrics]

Offer them an extension cord

What's your generator 7m dBA rating?