Kipor Generator (1 Viewer)

[con-tiki]

Hi

Was thinking of buying a kipor IG2000 generator. Price £345.... wondering if this is a good deal?

shirl

 

[Wildman]

Hi not sure on the price but do check out the size, as far as I am aware you cannot get it into the locker from outside, it has to go under the bed. It is a shade higher than the available space so a slight mod might be required to raise the bed level. As it is not an enclosed locker you will also have a smell of petrol that is very noticable if you happen to sleep on that side. As the salesman if you can try it for size. Make sure you can lift it ok it is quite heavy.

 

[DESCO]

Don't use generator myself but from what I have gleaned from previous posts they are OK but the Honda although more expensive are better and quieter, but others may differ.



Dave:thumb::thumb:

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[spindrifter]

Good price and good genny. Had mine two years now. Not used much but when I do it does what it says on the tin. But as mentioned earlier - check dimensions for storage.

Cheers

David .....Spindrifter

 

[Terry]

Hi, if you need a genny rather than want one then yes they are good ones :thumb:Not as quite as quiet the Honda but at a third of the price :thumb: who cares,they both do the same job
Did a quick ebay jobby
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with free delivery ???????
terry

 

[derekfaeberwick]

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That sounds better. I use the 1 kw version and it's more than enough to recharge your leisure batteries whilst running a lappy and T.V.

If you need to run a microwave then you'll need the 2 kv.:thumb:

P.S. No petrol smell from it because the breather hole on the fuel cap can be closed when not in use.

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[Terry]

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That sounds better. I use the 1 kw version and it's more than enough to recharge your leisure batteries whilst running a lappy and T.V.

If you need to run a microwave then you'll need the 2 kv.:thumb:

P.S. No petrol smell from it because the breather hole on the fuel cap can be closed when not in use.

PLUS VAT
terry

 

[derekfaeberwick]

PLUS VAT
terry

Sneaky sods!!

Still a good site for all the info on the gennies.

 

[Terry]

Sneaky sods!!

Still a good site for all the info on the gennies.

Like the one on ebay -- say free P &P-- then at the bottom ask about delivery costs ? Please contact me for postage costs ?
terry

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[con-tiki]

can't see where the VAT is mentioned..have I missed something.....

shirl

 

[AlanVal]

We bought one from e-bay a kippor 2000 good genni but rather big and heavy.£305 Worked well though .We sold it after 4 months and bought a Honda smaller a little quieter and not so heavy.Double the price though.
Delivery of the kippor was a nightmare first two we received were broken on delivery the third one they double packed it so it was ok.
Honda was from Riverway £599 came direct from Honda.

val

 

[derekfaeberwick]

Sorry Shirl but there it is at the bottom of the first view of the website.

All prices exclude VAT but include delivery

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[con-tiki]

Ah....I was looking at the ebay item...Yes I already looked at DPgenerators.... looks good price at a first glance....It really annoys me when they quote a price, then add the VAT....we all want to know the full price.....Cosco are another one who has the price in big print , then the price with the VAT in smaller print.....and yes I get easily irritated!!!

I am still undecided what to do.....Don't know if my 4' 10'' could lift a 22kg generator, although I am not a weakling !! lol There again I dont want to pay double for a Honda......I only want it for occasional use ..Hmmmm..decisions ..decisions

shirl

 

[Geo]

Hi Shirl at the risk of getting a slap I will put it in lady speak
1Kva will give you about 800watts usable power
Your home type hair dryer on half speed

2kva will run you hair dryer on full speed
And allow you straightners to warm up as well:thumb:
there you go sorted
Geo

 

[con-tiki]

hi Geo

Oh...i was thinking about the chainsaw and electic drill !!!!!

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[derekfaeberwick]

hi Geo

Oh...i was thinking about the chainsaw and electic drill !!!!!

All this and you like fishing too!!!:Cool:

 

[con-tiki]

aye..a woman of many talents.......far too many to mention ....lol (but dinnae ken much aboot MHs )

 

[pappajohn]

Roger is correct about the locker door not being tall enough but it will fit under the couch from inside the van with room to spare.

i disagree about the fuel smell......providing you close the air valve on the tank filler cap.

i got fed up lifting the couch and struggling with the genny so ours lives under the dinette table......never smelt petrol at all 'cos the valve is closed when not being used.

and dont be fooled by the '2000'....it isnt 2000watts, its 2kva which is approx 1600watts or around 7amps

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[teensvan]

Hi.

We have had a 2Kva kippor for the past 4 years. We use it when we are on the french aires to power our microwave and charge the batteries at the same time.

steve & ann ----------- teensvan

 

[Scunny-Arfie]

Kipor

Hello, i bought a IG 2000 for £335 in June, brand new with warrenty no VAT + though only used it twice very pleased. Maybe a little noisier than a Honda but i can still hear "Her who must be obeyed" nagging over full power Kipor.

PM me if you want the dealers addy.

 

[con-tiki]

Any thoughts on the SDMO neo2000 ? slightly lighter than the kipor at 21kg

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[pappajohn]

Any thoughts on the SDMO neo2000 ? slightly lighter than the kipor at 21kg

looks ok but compere the spec.

db level for the IG 2000.

Noise level (zero load--full load) dB (A)/7m = 54-59

db level for the SDMO

Noise Level db(A) - 7m 72 ( i assume thats at full load)

SDMO spec

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and believe me.......21kg or 22kg, you wont feel the difference of 1kg.

 

[scotjimland]

Re CLAIMED db levels,
I would pay little heed to them, believe me, on full load they are all noisy .. even my Honda ..

At the end of the day it all depends on how you expect to use it, if it's only for emergency or infrequent use then go for one of the cheaper brands.. if on the other hand you will use all the time then I strongly recommend the Honda ..
Yes, it is almost three times the price but it comes with a five year warranty and if looked after will last a lifetime .. will start every time and won't let you down.. you pays your money etc

Look at it this way.. you are about to abandon ship, there are two lifeboats, one with a Honda engine, the other with a XXXXXXX engine .. which boat do you jump into .. ?
as they say .. a no brainer

 

[pappajohn]

yes, they are ALL noisey but some are noisier than othersoh:

i would expect 72db from an open framed builders genny not a suitcase model.

as for the sinking ship Jim, if the ships going down and the lifeboats are not then either is better than getting wet.

in other words....if the need for a genny arises then either one is better than none.:thumb:

the other with a XXXXXXX engine .. which boat do you jump into .. ? depends if XXXXXXX engine is a Volvo Penta marine engine.

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[scotjimland]

yes, they are ALL noisey but some are noisier than othersoh:

I agree John

point is, makers claim all sorts of db, I have serious doubts about what they report.. and noisy is noisy .. even whisper quiet can sound noisy on a quiet site ..

first time I ran the Honda I thought , yes, :thumb: this is quiet .. then the 70A charger kicked in , it sounded like a rocket taking off .. had to move it about 25mt behind a hedge to try and reduce the noise..

the main criteria for deciding is your budget and what you plan to use it for .. the claimed db are at best only a guide ..

jim

 

[derekfaeberwick]

looks ok but compere the spec.

db level for the IG 2000.

Noise level (zero load--full load) dB (A)/7m = 54-59

db level for the SDMO

Noise Level db(A) - 7m 72 ( i assume thats at full load)

SDMO spec

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and believe me.......21kg or 22kg, you wont feel the difference of 1kg.

Back to reality, 1kg. matters not that decibel difference is HUGE!

 

[weekenders]

Honda Elemax SH1000DX generator

Hi
Just bought a Honda Elemax generator model SH1000DX, has anybody got one and are they any good, bought it for new year meet as no electric??
Thanks
Val

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[con-tiki]

well i must say all this has got me thinking.... Basically being a scot i am a bit reluctant to spend the best part of £1000 on a generator...so for now i shall have a wee think and decide later....Got some other more pressing work to get done on the van ie exhaust and some bodywork on the cab....

thanks to you all for your input....most appreciated

 

[Planetgen]

remember the portables should all be around 50 something db, the Planets, Kipors or Hondas. Is they are listed at around 90db I imagine that is not at 7m which is the industry standard.
Have you not thought of a lighter remote start unit?

 

[shortcircuit]

Off subject, but just back from France. Spent several nights on an aire beside the ferry port at Ouistreham. When the ferries come in, several genni's started up as the noise is hidden by ferry engine noise. Makes no difference if it is a silent or cheapo generator.

Superb aires as you can watch these huge vessel turn 180 degrees on a sixpence.

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