Generators

[MrsMothy]

Hi All

Does anyone use a generator that can enable me to (no laughing...i'm serious...) enable me to use my nebuliser, hair dryer and other accessories on a non-hookup site? If so, which one please?

Denise

 

[SirRogerFFS]

Hi Denise

I have just bought today Sunday a generator with an 8.3 amp output from our local focus, I have been assured by my loacal sparky this will be plenty.

If you think about it alot of sites only provide as little as 6amp this shpuld be more than enough for you.

Cost

 

[Damian]

Denise, we too have medical needs which means using a genny on non hook up sites (NOT hairdryer etc)

If you really do need one, then you need to look at ones with inverter technology built in which give a smooth sine wave regulated output.

They are not cheap!!

Do not go for a cheap 2 stroke as they need regular maintainance and cleaning, they are prone to large voltage fluctuations when running low on fuel and are more likely to give your caravan a large "spike" of power which will destroy any voltage sensitive equipment, such as chargers, your nebuliser, and transformers.

If you can source a Kipor 2000 Ti Sinemaster, which is a 4 stroke, it will set you back about

 

[Fourtrack]

Damian

I have the Kipor 2000ti. super thing. we use on rallies. others have honda which is no quieter. the Honda equivalent of the 2000ti tho is 1000 3 times the price. Mine was 340 a year ago. Problems have now been sorted yes you are correct. The Kipor is in essence the honda engine>

Regards

David

 

[GrahamSouthBrum]

Whatever generator you choose just remember your neighbours.

I was on a site a while back where some one got fed up with the constant noise, & put a sledge hammer through it.

Better entertainment than watching an awning being put up

 

[MrsMothy]

Thankyou everyone. It sounds like there are a few alternatives around. I would of course be careful when I used it...it would only be for short periods anyway. I presume I use it only for the period I am using appliances that need the extra umph and a a short time after to top up the battery.

Denise

 

[Reg]

I'm NOT knocking your needs for a generator but I think it is sad that there is not an alternative solution to your problem in this, so called, modern age. Am I correct in thinking that a nebuliser is usually needed to assist breathing? And a petrol generator is probably one of the culprits in aggrevating it.

I would have thought that a gas driven generator would be less polluting but I suppose any good alternative would come at a cost which is a shame.

So I hope you find one to suit your needs and carry on enjoying caravaning.

 

[Rita1]

Denise

As there are more and more CL's now doing EHU I would have thought there would be enough choice with out the need for a generator

Also be aware some sites will NOT let you use them even if its for medical reasons

Rita

 

[RogerL]

Over half of CLs have hook-ups.

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hi Denise

There may be an alternative solution for you. Clearly the most important factor is to be able to run your nebuliser. These unit do not usually need large amounts of power, so an inverter connected to your battery may be the solution to provide 230V ac power for it.

You will need to check the power requirements of your nebuliser. Then look up Maplin Electronics who offer a range of inverters.

Sadly mains hairdryes use quite a lot of power, and if you have an inverter big enough it will tend to flatten the battery quite quickly.

If you do need an inverter of mare than about 300W for the nebuliser, then it is still possible but you will need to connect it to the car battery and have the engine running when it is being used.

 

[SuperMike1]

John L is spot on. Our daughter needed her nebuliser for about 20mins three times a day to help her take the drugs. This was achieved by a crorrect sized inverter plugged into the car and used with the car engine running. On tick over most cars are not as noisy as generators. You also save the cost of buying the genny and the weight problem of carrying it.

Ironically we now carry a Kipor Generator because my wifes medical needs far outway the possibility of using inverters. On a CL I go around to each van and tell them that it will run for a few short periods each day. I also try and site down wind and as far away from others as is possible. I have never had any problems with the neighbours, indeed after you explain the situation they all are very sympatetic.