generator

brianbrianyi · 09-11-2007, 21:51

hi all you caravaners ive just bought a generator dont no anything about them any help please its a 800 what output what can i run in the van any imformation will be helpful how to use when to conect to van do i plug it straight into van ect

jims-terrano · 09-11-2007, 21:59

Is it one of those little 2 strokes? I have one and it's a little cracker but they are rough n ready. If it is a 2 stroke don't forget to put oil in with the petrol.

You should be able to run a low wattage kettle, fridge, telly and battery charger without too much trouble. Forget your fan heater or water heater though.

Jim T

09-11-2007, 22:02

like the man said nothing to large itll just cut out if its four stroke silent type itll need the sump filling with oil id hope there a tag on it saying no oil in engine,all its good for is charging and powering few lights tv etc

brianbrianyi · 09-11-2007, 22:05

thanks jim it is a small 2 stroke do they have engine oil in ?

09-11-2007, 22:11

no you need to mix two stroke oil in petrol like a chainsaw! stihl sell 100ml capsules full that do one gallon of petrol about pound in shops or you can buy bigger tubbs cheaper and measure out required dose!

brianbrianyi · 09-11-2007, 22:37

thanks jace

jims-terrano · 09-11-2007, 22:55

Better still check the petrol filler cap as mine has a plastic cup stuck to the bottom of it. Fill the cup with 2 stroke oil and then fill with petrol. How easy is that :wink:

Jim T

(RIP) PLANK · 09-11-2007, 23:00

I have had several of those little 2 stroke's with the handle on the top and the filler cap in the lid, they will take some stick I dont see the Honda is much better!

I have even plugged a 2K watt fan heater in and they chug a bit but keep going though the fan heater is cold and slow!

gret value for money they are!

look on the lables of your stuff and add up the wattage! I would forget the kettle and get a gas one, but lights tv dvd, zig / battery charer, all that kind of stuuf Brilliant!!

ssteve · 09-11-2007, 23:17

800 watts @ 240 volts = 3.33 amps 8O
ssteve

10-11-2007, 04:14

If it is the 2-stroke cheapy type then make sure you run it regularly. They have a reputation of gumming up easy if you only use it 1-2 times a year :wink:

mully · 10-11-2007, 08:45

They are brilliant for use in a caravan with no hook up, make sure you get petrol/oil mix correct or you will smoke eveybody out. As LouLou said use it regulary, i use mine when cutting my hedge and strimming or in winter i put my 500watt portable light on it for a few minutes every month.

jims-terrano · 10-11-2007, 09:46

It's good practice to run any petrol engined power tool or genny every once in a while. These genny's are cheap n cheerfull, not the best regulated for sensitive electrical equipment but pretty good for what they are. B&Q were selling them for £33 earlier this year.

Jim T

Jocky · 10-11-2007, 11:26

Decent enough engines, but I've found in the cheapo's that the starting recoil unit don't last too long, nothing worse that pulling it a few times and it falls apart.

quite hard to get spares

:smile:

brianbrianyi · 10-11-2007, 11:34

i keep reading fuel and oil mixture is 50-1 its got a 4 ltr tank so how much oil do i have to put with fuel

Terranosaurus · 10-11-2007, 11:37

4L is 4000ml

4000/50 = 80ml

09-11-2007, 21:51	#1
brianbrianyi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Vehicle: ford maverick gls 2.7 tdi Posts: 178	generator hi all you caravaners ive just bought a generator dont no anything about them any help please its a 800 what output what can i run in the van any imformation will be helpful how to use when to conect to van do i plug it straight into van ect

10-11-2007, 11:26	#13
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	Decent enough engines, but I've found in the cheapo's that the starting recoil unit don't last too long, nothing worse that pulling it a few times and it falls apart. quite hard to get spares :smile: __________________ (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

09-11-2007, 21:59	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Is it one of those little 2 strokes? I have one and it's a little cracker but they are rough n ready. If it is a 2 stroke don't forget to put oil in with the petrol. You should be able to run a low wattage kettle, fridge, telly and battery charger without too much trouble. Forget your fan heater or water heater though. Jim T

09-11-2007, 22:02	#3
jace Guest Posts: n/a	like the man said nothing to large itll just cut out if its four stroke silent type itll need the sump filling with oil id hope there a tag on it saying no oil in engine,all its good for is charging and powering few lights tv etc

09-11-2007, 22:05	#4
brianbrianyi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Vehicle: ford maverick gls 2.7 tdi Posts: 178	thanks jim it is a small 2 stroke do they have engine oil in ?

09-11-2007, 22:11	#5
jace Guest Posts: n/a	no you need to mix two stroke oil in petrol like a chainsaw! stihl sell 100ml capsules full that do one gallon of petrol about pound in shops or you can buy bigger tubbs cheaper and measure out required dose!

09-11-2007, 22:37	#6
brianbrianyi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Vehicle: ford maverick gls 2.7 tdi Posts: 178	thanks jace

09-11-2007, 22:55	#7
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Better still check the petrol filler cap as mine has a plastic cup stuck to the bottom of it. Fill the cup with 2 stroke oil and then fill with petrol. How easy is that :wink: Jim T

09-11-2007, 23:00	#8
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	I have had several of those little 2 stroke's with the handle on the top and the filler cap in the lid, they will take some stick I dont see the Honda is much better! I have even plugged a 2K watt fan heater in and they chug a bit but keep going though the fan heater is cold and slow! gret value for money they are! look on the lables of your stuff and add up the wattage! I would forget the kettle and get a gas one, but lights tv dvd, zig / battery charer, all that kind of stuuf Brilliant!!

09-11-2007, 23:17	#9
ssteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: west cumberland Posts: 632	800 watts @ 240 volts = 3.33 amps 8O ssteve

10-11-2007, 04:14	#10
LouLou Guest Posts: n/a	If it is the 2-stroke cheapy type then make sure you run it regularly. They have a reputation of gumming up easy if you only use it 1-2 times a year :wink:

10-11-2007, 08:45	#11
mully Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dorset Vehicle: Terrano11 Posts: 112	They are brilliant for use in a caravan with no hook up, make sure you get petrol/oil mix correct or you will smoke eveybody out. As LouLou said use it regulary, i use mine when cutting my hedge and strimming or in winter i put my 500watt portable light on it for a few minutes every month.

10-11-2007, 09:46	#12
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	It's good practice to run any petrol engined power tool or genny every once in a while. These genny's are cheap n cheerfull, not the best regulated for sensitive electrical equipment but pretty good for what they are. B&Q were selling them for £33 earlier this year. Jim T

10-11-2007, 11:34	#14
brianbrianyi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Vehicle: ford maverick gls 2.7 tdi Posts: 178	i keep reading fuel and oil mixture is 50-1 its got a 4 ltr tank so how much oil do i have to put with fuel

10-11-2007, 11:37	#15
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	4L is 4000ml 4000/50 = 80ml