I just checked out our local store and got a offer for a generator called
Hobbygen which has a Honda Engine.
It should cost me 5000 SEK
230 V 50 Hz / 12 V 16 A
Effect 2,2 kVA
Engine Honda GC160, 5hk, bensin driven
Volyome 2,5 L (0,7 l/h)
Noise 98 LWA (73 dBA/7m)
Weight 29 kg
Size 630 mm x 400mm x 410 mm
The too offered me a Diesel driven generator but it would have been around 10 000 SEK but the output was 3,5 kVA running time with one tank 11 hours.
I too have to take in consideration that I only want to run an engine when I need it.
It will be mainly running some powertools to make my life a little easier, I too want to be able to run a lap top if I need to check the mail or have a look here at the forum. I learned from you guys that will need a "surge protector" for that. How much do they cost? Will they work with this type of generator.
Talking to the shopkeeper he pointed me to another "Honda" which is thought to run computers without a surge protector directly from the generator. But they where already more expensive. It had a stable frequence it was a Hondo Ex7 or EU 10 i but they where 9000 SEK and 12000 SEK. For that I could buy already the Diesel driven generator from them.
I guess I go for the 5000 SEK deal if you guys dont talk me out of it.
What do you think about the Hobbygen with the Honda engine?
thanks
Abbe