Help with Generator Purchase Please

alwaysis on 08/09/2024 - 09:13
Last edited 08/09/2024 - 21:28 by 1 other user

I need to buy a generator for the house.

I am getting the changeover switch installed this week. The electrician said I need Generator with a 15 amp outlet and needs to be min 3 kva. I am thinking 5-6.5 KVA. He said stay away from Kings and look for brands such as Briggs and Honda. I would like to buy one that is on the quieter side.

I know next to nothing about generators so hoping someone can help with advice or best places to buy, what other brands to consider or avoid, any good deals. I am on the Gold Coast.

Thanks

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  mapax on 08/09/2024 - 09:28

  Honda eu70 is meant to be pretty good. Should be able to find one around $6000 pretty easily.

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  EightImmortals on 08/09/2024 - 10:00

  I got one of these a few years back, no problems at all, starts every time.

  https://www.westinghouseoutdoorpower.com.au/product/igen4500…

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  JIMB0 on 08/09/2024 - 10:39

  +1

  https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-3-0kva-inve…

  Nothing wrong with Kings. I know a few people who use them regularly when the power is out and have had no issues. For the price you could get 2 and still be ahead. Just build an enclosure to keep the noise down.

  I'd look into a battery that can charge on solar before dropping big money on a fancy generator.

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  pharkurnell on 08/09/2024 - 10:55

  Whats your budget..
  FWIW I'd stick with Honda quality.

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  brendanm on 08/09/2024 - 13:11

  Does it need to be portable?

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  alwaysis on 09/09/2024 - 13:53

  Prefer to stick to $5k or under

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    brendanm on 10/09/2024 - 08:35

    You aren't helping yourself. Does it need to be portable? Is it only for backup in case of outage? How often will it be used?

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      alwaysis on 10/09/2024 - 13:17

      It’s just for the home in case of more blackouts. I’m guessing it would be used once or twice a year. I guess portable would be good. As mentioned I know very little about this. All of the ones I’ve looked at seem to be portable.

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        brendanm on 10/09/2024 - 13:33

        Diesel is what I would buy, as petrol gensets are a pain in the ass. Petrol goes bad, carbs gum up etc when they aren't used regularly. Heaps of small non-portable gensets on marketplace, they are also in full enclosures so are possibly quieter.