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Jocky · 03-02-2009, 01:48

Bought one of aldi's cheapo's a couple of years ago and it was total rubbish.

After using it a few times the starter recoil failed

I ended up buying a euro generator with a honda engine off ebay and it has been brilliant, starts 1st pull

You only get what you pay for.

If you want a cheapo, have a look at the Wolf range, better quality than the real cheap crap.

Terranosaurus · 03-02-2009, 11:15

Aldi regularly have a 2.5 or 2.8kVa gennie for sale for about £200 notes. A fair bit more I know but a lot more use and 4 stroke 2.

They're available all over as well in different packging etc. I've got a couple of them. Dinky took one to last years rally (for those that were there) not sure what it got used for in particular. Mine will not only run a domestic kettle but I've run one of those big water urns they use in burger vans etc off it before when at events with the 4x4 Response group, cope fine with that.

Stuff from Aldi comes with aguarentee and from my experience the one time I've used it it was great. Bought a mig welder. The wire went through the sheathing firt time and all jammed up, took it back and they exchanged it there and then. If the stuffs no longer in store you have to ring a central helpline number but I've no reason to think they will be any different. All the stuff Aldi sells comes round and round so they will always be able to access replacememnts or spares.

Paul · 03-02-2009, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terranosaurus

Aldi regularly have a 2.5 or 2.8kVa gennie for sale for about £200 notes.

Was looking at one ofthose the other day, only thing that put me off is the size will take up alot os space in the back of the Mav.

May be able to get a 4 stroke one from a lad at work, (if he can find it)

davemud · 03-02-2009, 11:42

Got one just like for macro 3years back 950w still going strong
Rally's and touring trips cant beet it.
Yes would like a larger one but cant warrant the extra Size and weight thats all.

Davemud

03-02-2009, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul332

Just been sent this from good old Adli,
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...09-02-02-13-58

Any good for the price?

I've got one very similar but it's a 950w, i used it mainly for topping the battery up when on holiday. When we're away for the weekend i use 2 110Ah batteries in parallel so no real need for a genny. I found it to be very quiet compared to some, at a holiday meet in cornwall last year there was a guy with a suitcase generator that blasted the whole site out!!! i thought they were meant to be silent

£65 is a good price, i'd go for it.

03-02-2009, 23:11

thay are qiute good gennys altho you do have to keep an eye on thepower of the item you are use ie. norm house kettle will somewhere like 2500watts of power to run it 3mins in a home 30mins on the genny in question so just get a camping electric kettle run at about 1200watts take 10mins.

HOW EVER BE CEARFULL AS YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED PETROL GENNYS NOW ON A LOT OF CAMP SITES. SO PETROL ONES WILL BE SOLD ON THE CHEEP SIDE SO PEOPLE CAN SHIFT THEM. MOST PLACES ONLY ALLOW GAS/DIESEL GENNYS NOW!

just so ya know.

03-02-2009, 23:12

above are just examples not actual rates!!!!!

tezzer · 04-02-2009, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzz

Bought one similar a couple of years ago and it did my head in. was on a site just on our own it was the scarbough meet when we did langdale quest.

I had it full cable length away think cables are 25mts and I could hear it when watching tele. When I went outside I felt like I was violating the world.

Yes quiet in comparison to other larger genny's but when your in a field in the middle of nowhere and it's so peacefull you can hear a squirrel fart you stick it on and wow your in a battle zone. I've never used it since.

The most important thing I needed it for was the tele kettle and fridge work best on gas.

My 2nd idea was an 12v - 240 inverter that worked fine with a 110 battery and would last a weekend.

3rd and best idea was a 12v 10" dvd tele the type you stick in the back of the car best I got was 5 days and nights in the winter tele on every night 2 films a night.

Personally after going down that road I would not recomend if worried take an extra battery.

How many have bought these jenny's and used very little????

how many db'2 is a squirrels fart, lmfho

tezzer

wildbri · 04-02-2009, 14:33

Aldi guarantees are excellent, 30 day full refund and our microwave/oven failed after 21/2 years
and was replaced within tree days with the latest model. They have a uk help line 0161
number who answer within three rings who else give you such service? regards...bri

Muzz · 06-02-2009, 00:00

Just met up with Paul and Chris and sold them my genny.. A great couple and enjoyed meeting them. Look forward to the next time..

I gave him a 30 second guarantee.
And a number for the samaritens if he needs a refund.

Paul · 06-02-2009, 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzz

Just met up with Paul and Chris and sold them my genny.. A great couple and enjoyed meeting them. Look forward to the next time..

I gave him a 30 second guarantee.
And a number for the samaritens if he needs a refund.

Just got back, great to meet the pair of you!!

Hold on... you told me 30 year guarantee..

Muzz · 06-02-2009, 00:34

I did tell you about the additional economy feature didn't I.

It keeps cutting out.

Only kidding

extreme-4x4 · 06-02-2009, 00:37

wrong place ..... dummy ay

Paul · 06-02-2009, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzz

I did tell you about the additional economy feature didn't I.

It keeps cutting out.

Only kidding

Was that when you had her running in the garage..

Muzz · 06-02-2009, 00:39

03-02-2009, 01:48	#16
Jocky Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Teesside,Englandshire, I only sleep there honest. Vehicle: Nissan Patrol 2.8 TD6 Y61 Posts: 1,420	Bought one of aldi's cheapo's a couple of years ago and it was total rubbish. After using it a few times the starter recoil failed I ended up buying a euro generator with a honda engine off ebay and it has been brilliant, starts 1st pull You only get what you pay for. If you want a cheapo, have a look at the Wolf range, better quality than the real cheap crap. __________________ (Y61) Patrol 2.8TD6 SE Touring.DPT Box. Ironman Nitro Shocks OME Springs 20mm lift front, 30mm lift rear. 33" General Grabber AT's, Airtec Snorkel, EGR Mod. 2.5" Stainless Exhaust

03-02-2009, 23:11	#21
darren balderson Guest Posts: n/a	genny thay are qiute good gennys altho you do have to keep an eye on thepower of the item you are use ie. norm house kettle will somewhere like 2500watts of power to run it 3mins in a home 30mins on the genny in question so just get a camping electric kettle run at about 1200watts take 10mins. HOW EVER BE CEARFULL AS YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED PETROL GENNYS NOW ON A LOT OF CAMP SITES. SO PETROL ONES WILL BE SOLD ON THE CHEEP SIDE SO PEOPLE CAN SHIFT THEM. MOST PLACES ONLY ALLOW GAS/DIESEL GENNYS NOW! just so ya know.

06-02-2009, 00:37	#28
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	auto hubs........ i know i had to say it wrong place ..... dummy ay

03-02-2009, 11:15	#17
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Aldi regularly have a 2.5 or 2.8kVa gennie for sale for about £200 notes. A fair bit more I know but a lot more use and 4 stroke 2. They're available all over as well in different packging etc. I've got a couple of them. Dinky took one to last years rally (for those that were there) not sure what it got used for in particular. Mine will not only run a domestic kettle but I've run one of those big water urns they use in burger vans etc off it before when at events with the 4x4 Response group, cope fine with that. Stuff from Aldi comes with aguarentee and from my experience the one time I've used it it was great. Bought a mig welder. The wire went through the sheathing firt time and all jammed up, took it back and they exchanged it there and then. If the stuffs no longer in store you have to ring a central helpline number but I've no reason to think they will be any different. All the stuff Aldi sells comes round and round so they will always be able to access replacememnts or spares.

03-02-2009, 11:42	#19
davemud Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east england Vehicle: Patrol 3.0 2007 Auto Posts: 433	Got one just like for macro 3years back 950w still going strong Rally's and touring trips cant beet it. Yes would like a larger one but cant warrant the extra Size and weight thats all. Davemud

03-02-2009, 23:12	#22
darren balderson Guest Posts: n/a	above are just examples not actual rates!!!!!

04-02-2009, 14:33	#24
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	Aldi guarantees are excellent, 30 day full refund and our microwave/oven failed after 21/2 years and was replaced within tree days with the latest model. They have a uk help line 0161 number who answer within three rings who else give you such service? regards...bri

06-02-2009, 00:00	#25
Muzz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North West Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II Posts: 186	Just met up with Paul and Chris and sold them my genny.. A great couple and enjoyed meeting them. Look forward to the next time.. I gave him a 30 second guarantee. And a number for the samaritens if he needs a refund.

06-02-2009, 00:34	#27
Muzz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North West Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II Posts: 186	I did tell you about the additional economy feature didn't I. It keeps cutting out. Only kidding

06-02-2009, 00:39	#30
Muzz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North West Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II Posts: 186