self energy eg-20

[chrisgreen]

thinking about fitting one of these:thumb:
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any thought's?

 

[Jim]

Seems to be 5 times quieter than yours Chris. Ten times quieter when you start yours up

 

[GJH]

There's always something isn't there? There's me thinking of having an Efoy fitted when we change the van and something else comes along.

Claimed decibel levels are, perhaps, a bit lower than those claimed by Honda but still might be intrusive.

Given the pricing I think the Efoy is still more attractive, especially as it will only be a backup to solar and (possibly) VAWT.

 

[chrisgreen]

Seems to be 5 times quieter than yours Chris. Ten times quieter when you start yours up

at 51db allmost as quite as solar panel's,and a lot more reliable(work's in the dark):thumb:

 

[GJH]

Seems to be 5 times quieter than yours Chris. Ten times quieter when you start yours up

Perhaps Chris would like to purchase and test both the EG20 and Efoy over the next couple of months using his existing one as a control

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[chrisgreen]

There's always something isn't there? There's me thinking of having an Efoy fitted when we change the van and something else comes along.

Claimed decibel levels are, perhaps, a bit lower than those claimed by Honda but still might be intrusive.

Given the pricing I think the Efoy is still more attractive, especially as it will only be a backup to solar and (possibly) VAWT.

also looking at the efoy,but avalibilty of the methonol puts me off?

 

[chrisgreen]

Perhaps Chris would like to purchase and test both the EG20 and Efoy over the next couple of months using his existing one as a control

good idea,might just do that:thumb:NOT

 

[Jim]

The 3 grand fitted price puts me of that onboard Genny. Why not just put a cheap Hyundi electric start genny in a soundproofed locker and vent the exaust? Cost about £600

 

[chrisgreen]

The 3 grand fitted price puts me of that onboard Genny. Why not just put a cheap Hyundi electric start genny in a soundproofed locker and vent the exaust? Cost about £600

i would be fitting it myself,it aint rocketmight be if i get it wrong

 

[GJH]

also looking at the efoy,but avalibilty of the methonol puts me off?

Dealers are a bit few and far between aren't they - but it gives a few more options for visiting places in the van when new supplies are needed

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[Gooney]

thinking about fitting one of these:thumb:
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any thought's?

Looks a really neat unit but easy to steal like a cat converteroh:

 

[chrisgreen]

Looks a really neat unit but easy to steal like a cat converteroh:

insurance will cover it:thumb:

 

[GJH]

insurance will cover it:thumb:

Might be a bit late if leaking gas causes an explosion

 

[pendy]

Warning

If you are thinking of taking up this option you will notice that the company offer hook up etc, don't stray off the site! it is not in a very nice area and is next to the insurance dreaded B9 & B10 areas of Brum.

 

[Terry]

Hi Chris at 3k I would want it to run on fresh air Just how much do you need one ?do you run out of battery power now ?If the answer is no then my thoughts are you are wasting your money on something you want rather than need.
terry
BTW Jims idea is a better/cheaper option IF you need it.

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[chrisgreen]

Hi Chris at 3k I would want it to run on fresh air Just how much do you need one ?do you run out of battery power now ?If the answer is no then my thoughts are you are wasting your money on something you want rather than need.
terry
BTW Jims idea is a better/cheaper option IF you need it.

no i never run out of power,just like the idea,dont realy need it,just want one:thumb:got to have onemust get one:thumb:
only thinking about it terry,might spend a tenner quiteing my 12v genny down a bit:thumb:or surply every one on site with earmuffs

 

[GJH]

no i never run out of power,just like the idea,dont realy need it,just want one:thumb:got to have onemust get one:thumb:
only thinking about it terry,might spend a tenner quiteing my 12v genny down a bit:thumb:or surply every one on site with earmuffs

Surely, Chris, you're not admitting that your little genny is a tad noticeable are you?

 

[chrisgreen]

Surely, Chris, you're not admitting that your little genny is a tad noticeable are you?

i have never noticed it is noisy,mind you i start the thing and walk off and leave it running
WHY IS MY NOSE GROWING LONGER

 

[beachcaster]

A lot more expensive that a small honda..not much quieter

and at least with the honda you can use it around the house etc.

barry

 

[champers]

i have never noticed it is noisy,mind you i start the thing and walk off and leave it running
WHY IS MY NOSE GROWING LONGER

Cause you normally place it by our van thats why you dont notice it

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[John & Joan]

We have had one for 3 years. Never have a flat battery and can run a heavy load on our 1600w inverter and it will suppliment. No worries about gas leaks, but if one occures the unit is outside in the air and gas drops away and is blown away. Charges at 20amps and autocharge can be turned off if required, normaly use it turns on at just under 12v and off at just under 14v without intervention.

Needs servicing after 400 hours. The fan can disintergrate between 600 and 1000 hours (design fault). We have over 800 hours on ours and have had two services and a new fan. 1 litre of fully synthetic 2 stroke oil overy 150 hours.

We have used ours for weeks on end while parked near Haverigg. We are getting solar fitted as well to save on gas use.

We are heavy electricity users with computers and Amateur Radio as well as Sky box and TV on top of lights, pumps etc. We find we need to recharge for about 3 hours per day to keep our 2 x 110 ah batteries in good order.

I would not be without ours.

John

 

[hilldweller]

£3000.

Does that include the motorhome ?

Kippor, more amps £300.

 

[Aikidomo]

Listen Chris, if you want it mate go for it, dont listen to any negative opinions I am sure that your last lottery win will cover it!
Clive

 

[Terry]

no i never run out of power,just like the idea,dont realy need it,just want one:thumb:got to have onemust get one:thumb:
only thinking about it terry,might spend a tenner quiteing my 12v genny down a bit:thumb:or surply every one on site with earmuffs

At least you are honest Chris :thumb: You want one,:thumb: not need one - A bit like me with Battery drills
terry

 

[chrisgreen]

£3000.

Does that include the motorhome ?

Kippor, more amps £300.

if it had to be a genny brian,it would only ever be a HONDA:thumb:

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[chrisgreen]

We have had one for 3 years. Never have a flat battery and can run a heavy load on our 1600w inverter and it will suppliment. No worries about gas leaks, but if one occures the unit is outside in the air and gas drops away and is blown away. Charges at 20amps and autocharge can be turned off if required, normaly use it turns on at just under 12v and off at just under 14v without intervention.

Needs servicing after 400 hours. The fan can disintergrate between 600 and 1000 hours (design fault). We have over 800 hours on ours and have had two services and a new fan. 1 litre of fully synthetic 2 stroke oil overy 150 hours.

We have used ours for weeks on end while parked near Haverigg. We are getting solar fitted as well to save on gas use.

We are heavy electricity users with computers and Amateur Radio as well as Sky box and TV on top of lights, pumps etc. We find we need to recharge for about 3 hours per day to keep our 2 x 110 ah batteries in good order.

I would not be without ours.

John

cheers john a good post:thumb:
Do you find it noisey?

 

[John & Joan]

cheers john a good post:thumb:
Do you find it noisey?

Hi Chris

We notice more of a floor vibration above it, than other do outside. That said it is just under the floor by our bed and we have gone to sleep with it running while wildcamping.

When I first got it I ran it at Peterborough show and asked the users of vans around me if it was annoying them. The majority said they didn't even notice I had a generator running. Those that did notice said it did not bother them.

Hope that helps

John

 

[Jim]

Was this the guy you asked at peterboro John?
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This poor guy spent just one weekend in the same field as Chris Greens homemade charger

 

[Reallyretired]

I am getting one.

I suppose I don't need one either, just want one. I love the fact that it comes on automatically when needed. I have solar as well but that's limited in the winter (especially with snow on it!)

 

[JJ]

Smudger has one... very quiet but you can tell when it kicks in...

Mind you, Smudger has enough generating capability than a small nuclear power station....


JJ :Cool:

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