Generator woes

[purplebargeken]

I've had a 2 stroke generator that has coped well with everything that I have thrown at it. Sadly 2 weeks ago it wouldn't start, new plug made no difference. When pulling on the cord start it sounds like there is no or very little compression. I bought a slightly less powerful one from Aldi a couple of years ago as a 'spare' and have now put it in use. The problem is that when using a grinder it (the grinder) cuts out every 30 seconds and I have to press the reset button to get things whirring again. I guess it is just too underpowered.

 

I suppose I should look at a 4 stroke which would be much better re: output. Any ideas?

 

Cheers

 

Ken

[Station]

Grinder must be at least 2000 watt? Is the 2-stroke generator about 1000?

[purplebargeken]

The old genny was 950w and coped beautifully with a regular sized grinder. The replacement is 850w.

[DSdriver]

The only time my Honda generator has failed to start it was because I had forgotten to turn the fuel on. It was working well as a keep fit machine though.

[purplebargeken]

They are good for that, saves on gym membership but you must alternate arms otherwise it just looks wierd

[purplebargeken]

How does this sound for £199 plus p&p.

 

Manufactured to the same high performance specification as all Wolf Power generators, this superb machine is Manufactured with a 100% copper wound alternator for excellent voltage and frequency stability.

 

Check the performance, check the specification:

 

Specicifcation:

• Max Output: 2800 watts

• Continuous output: 2500 watts

• Output voltage: 240v

• Output sockets: 2 x 13amp 240v

• Engine: Wolf 6.5HP 4 stroke OHV engine

• Low oil level shut down

• Approx running time (at half power) : 10 hours

• Engine Oil grade: Titan XTR 10W / 40

• Fitted Automatic Voltage Regulator

• Low Noise: Only 68 dB(A) at 7m

• Weight: 45Kg

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 15L

[DSdriver]

That sounds quite reasonable as long as you just need it to stay in one place - I wouldn't want to be heaving it in and out of the car/van everyday. I have already had two hernias.

[ashmicro]

Those Wolf boyos are great kit. We have some 7 kilowatt "wheelbarrow" jobs at work for emergency duties.