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Choosing a 2000W 4-Stroke Generator for Home: PSMtools PS-AP2600 vs Graphite 58G903 with AVR

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How can I safely power a home pellet stove, pumps, TV, computer and lights during a few-hour outage on a budget, and are cheap 2000–2600 W 4-stroke AVR generators suitable for that purpose?

Neither of these cheap AVR generators is the ideal choice for a pellet stove and circulation pumps; the thread recommends a true pure-sine source or, better yet, a dedicated UPS/inverter with a battery for CO systems [#19728274] [#19725133] TVs and computers are usually fine on an AVR generator because their switch-mode power supplies are tolerant, but motors, pumps and boiler/controller loads are much more problematic, especially with cheap units [#19725311] [#19728577] One reply points out that the Fogo F3001R has AVR+ but is not pure sine, so it may work for TV/computer/monitor type loads, while an inverter model like the FOGO F2001is is a much better quality solution [#19728577] For emergency heating, the suggested practical setup is a full-sine UPS/converter with a suitably large battery, at least about 70 Ah and preferably 100–120 Ah, with an optional PV panel to keep it charged [#19725133] [#19728577] Another reply warns that in this price range there are no miracles: cheap generators with ordinary AVR are simply not designed to reliably support central-heating systems [#19728274]
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  • #31 19729492
    hevet2
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    Real vorlog, not a fairytale, chinolks will paint whatever they want.
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    vorlog
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    Come on? Should I not believe the Polish producer? :D
    If I find time on Saturday, I'll do a test - analog, old junk can I? :P
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  • Inverter generator recommended over AVR for sensitive loads

    #33 19729606
    Angry_Us3r
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    Mobali wrote:
    Other than a slightly different quality compared to the Kraft Dele, don't expect miracles on the power side. This Fogo F3001R chiller has AVR+ so it's not a pure sine wave. Those devices that have switching power supplies, so they will work without any problems (TV, computer, monitor, etc.). Brush motors are not bothered by this, but it will be much worse with induction motors. Also UPSs connected to such a network can go crazy, because they usually control the voltage at the input much more precisely. Despite the higher price, do not expect that central heating devices (mainly pump motors!) will work properly.

    From this company, the FOGO F2001is is a single-phase power generator equipped with an inverter generator that offers much more accurate voltage and frequency stabilization. There will be no ideal, but it is a much better quality shelf and "better current." Here is a description of this device:


    Once again, I emphasize that a better, cheaper and safer alternative for several hours of power supply is a UPS with a battery. It is also a more reliable system, the backup time of which depends directly on the battery capacity and the power consumed. The absolute minimum is about 70 Ah, but 120 Ah units should already work very efficiently. A solar panel can be used to recharge and maintain the system in standby. A set consisting of a battery and a suitable converter can be assembled from PLN 500 to PLN 1000 (the costs are mainly determined by the battery capacity). However, with full safety for the powered devices, it will still be from a quarter to only half of the money that needs to be spent on a cheap and not fully suitable generator. Adding to this the operating costs (mainly fuel) and the inevitable inconveniences of owning a generator, the choice seems obvious.


    Thank you for your response. I am also planning to buy the exact same UPS.

    I have one more question regarding this mentioned inverter generator.
    Namely, it would be used occasionally for the Novatech ZERN 800 electrofusion welder. Its maximum power is 1450W. The recommended generator power by the manufacturer is 3kW, the only question is which generator he had in mind. Is theoretically - this generator can cope with the receiver of this power?
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  • Measured SinusPro500E output waveform and battery voltage panel setup

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    vorlog
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    hevet2 wrote:
    Real vorlog, not a fairytale

    Well, I promised, let's go. Saturday, traditionally a working day for cottage needs.
    I put together the "installation" of the emergency power supply for the circulation pumps of the boiler room, I do not post photos because I did not want to clean :)
    The most important - SinusPro500E, the waveform (damn, whether under load or without) looks like this (I blurred it unnecessary :P )
    Choosing a 2000W 4-Stroke Generator for Home: PSMtools PS-AP2600 vs Graphite 58G903 with AVR Choosing a 2000W 4-Stroke Generator for Home: PSMtools PS-AP2600 vs Graphite 58G903 with AVR
    I took the measurement with the converter disconnected from the mains, only the battery connected. Oscilloscope probe connected through a 1:100 divider (1M? and 10k? resistors ;)
    So it's not bad, the sine is quite shapely - it's powering the pumps after all, not the operating room in infectious surgery :)
    Choosing a 2000W 4-Stroke Generator for Home: PSMtools PS-AP2600 vs Graphite 58G903 with AVR
    Power plant included - added "panel" with a voltmeter and a 12V socket (from an ashtray from Mercedes W211, what!) Serving either for charging with a source other than the converter, or as a source, I don't know why, but ... Multimeter for the time of checking actual charging voltage. Normally, the system will be turned off - if something is wrong with the power supply, it is a matter of switching the power supply of the boiler room to the emergency set. Hence the voltmeter to view the state of the battery.
    In the picture in battery charging mode
    Not great quality photos, but I didn't feel like leaving my atelier to show such crap :D And that would be it.
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    hevet2
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    Vorlog has restored my faith in "Polish" companies ;) respect for the work done.
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    Dobromir pomysłowy
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    vorlog wrote:
    It will work with an AGM 100Ah car battery, because I have a loose one (of course there are no more 100Ah ones), load - two pumps working in the first gear (2x 30W), cyclically. A little should come.
    How many batteries can be connected to such a UPS in an emergency? Will it not hurt the UPS, assuming perfect equal parameters and new Aku.
  • Separate charger recommended for large battery bank

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    vorlog
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    A tricky question, actually :)
    The manufacturer does not write about limitations in the number / capacity of batteries, but writes about the maximum charging current - in the case of Sinus Pro 500E it is 10A, and there was no need to take into account the time needed to recharge after exhaustion.
    https://voltpolska.pl/zasilanie-awarcyjne/sinus-pro-500-e-12230v-350500w-zasilacz-awaryjny.html
    If we connect him with three 100Ah batteries, he will go down a bit on charging. If time doesn't hurt us, why not...
    Another thing - such a battery of batteries after discharging will have a large starting charging current, and hell knows how the charger mode limiter works.
    The fact is, the manufacturer hit the cable as if it were a starter :D , unless you do not pay compensation in the event of overheating and fire.
    Maybe the solution would be to add a separate charger (not impulse!) for such a battery? If it does not have a voltage higher than these 14.4, the inverter will see if it sees the battery voltage or the voltage of a foreign charger.
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  • Sizing the generator by load and startup current

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    In general, it is good to ask yourself what this unit will be needed for. And only then look for the right device for yourself. This will ultimately depend on what device we buy. Is the generator to be used in the construction of the house or is it to be used as an emergency source of energy? We calculate the demand so that we analyze what is to be connected to the generator at the same time and check the power of these devices and add up and choose a generator with more power, it also depends on whether these devices will be 1-phase or 3-phase and what type of receivers, e.g. when starting the engine, the current is consumed about 3 times higher than in normal operation. You can also check yourself generator in Leroy Merlin. They have good prices on Hagen right now.
  • Comparing Kruzer Th 3900 and Hecht IG 3600 generators

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    Hello.
    In order not to create a new thread, I have a question about choosing a chiller for the winter. I know there are a lot of different brands to choose from. I need a generator of about 3 kW and I chose a rather budget one from 2 companies. The first company is Kruzer Th 3900. I know that it has AVR and gives a nice sine wave under load. There are lots of videos on YouTube. Winding made of copper but made in China. I have good reviews. The other company is Hecht. IG 3600 inverter unit. The company from the Czech Republic has a good service, I have their hedge trimmer myself and everything works as it should. Unfortunately, there are no reviews for this unit anywhere. Apparently, it gives a pure sine wave, you can connect laptops, phones and TV. Maybe someone has experience with this and can suggest something. Of course, the budget is limited to 3000, which will only power home appliances in the event of a power outage.
  • Need for a 2.5–3 kW inverter generator recommendation

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    Marcinj2
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    Hello and welcome.
    Well, I got the choice of emergency power supply.
    I did some reading here and...
    Generally, I was thinking about powering a gas stove + pump + mechanical ventilation. The whole consumes about 230W
    And here I would probably go in SINUS PRO 500 E 12/230V + battery.

    But .. the spouse says "what about the freezer and the fridge?"
    Plus a recorder with cameras ... and I'm starting to think about an inverter power generator. I counted how to start the boiler room of the fridge, TV, some computer and something else, it comes out to be 1.5kW.
    You recommend Fogo. I was looking at the F 3001 IS, nice and quite quiet. But the downside is that it has a small fuel tank.
    If there was no electricity, e.g. at night for a few hours, you have to add fuel every 3.5 hours :(
    Another type is the Inverter Unit - HECHT IG 3601.
    Seemingly cool, 3.0 kW, 12 liter tank, which gives about 12 hours of continuous operation, but ... opinions about the company are different. Mainly about other devices and very little about the unit. It's supposed to be a Czech company, but they download devices from China.
    Therefore, please, if you can recommend a good 2.5 to 3.0 kW inverter generator?
    I was thinking about the price around +/- PLN 4500
    I will be grateful for suggestions.
    Regards
  • #41 20203270
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    However, I would go for a UPS with a large battery that will power the recorder, stove + pumps, the generator would also come in handy in the event of a longer power outage and for this freezer or fridge and possibly recharging the battery.
    However, I can't imagine the unit running all night, from which the stove will occasionally take energy or the fridge will turn on twice
  • Clarifying UPS battery type and capacity

    #42 20204583
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    3301 wrote:
    However, I would go for a UPS with a large battery that will power the recorder, stove + pumps, the generator would also come in handy in the event of a longer power outage and for this freezer or fridge and possibly recharging the battery.
    However, I can't imagine the unit running all night, from which the stove will occasionally take energy or the fridge will turn on twice


    Thanks for the answer.
    What batteries do you use for UPS?
    What capacity, type.
  • #43 20205054
    anchilos
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    For the gas furnace - just in case - UPS with "constant phase".

    If you are thinking about a fridge and a freezer - the instantaneous power should be about 2 kW.
    battery 100 Ah gives approx. 720 Wh of energy.

    battery AGM VRLA Motrio - decent battery. at a decent price.

    Bosch-e, Varty draw on a brand that has long ended.
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    Dobromir pomysłowy
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    If you need UPS, gel batteries, then PW information. It's cheap and a lot :)
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    laxton80
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    I'm also looking for something for emergency power. I have a small Volta converter with a battery and it's enough for now, but I was still thinking about the generator.
    Does anyone know the differences between "GUDE ISG 1200-1" and "GUDE ISG 1200 ECO"? Visually, one is larger than the other and has a larger fuel tank. Are there any other differences that are relevant to the user?
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    Hello.
    So I bought a Fogo 4001 ISE.
    I've only had it for two weeks so just a quick test.
    Gas stove, electronics, camera recorder everything works without a problem.
    The unit is quiet, and a big plus compared to the 3000 is a larger fuel tank.
    Cool starting from the built-in battery.
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    @malgosia1205

    Quote:

    using a Japanese-built OHV 4-stroke internal combustion engine


    the 4-stroke runs on pure petrol, the mixture is for 2 strokes.
  • Dedicated 2 kW UPS with PV recommended

    #50 21760575
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    JanuszKarpaty wrote:
    If you would like something more decent, you could consider an uninterruptible power supply system:

    Dobromir pomysłowy wrote:
    If you need UPS, gel batteries then on PW information It's cheap and plenty
    You just forgot to add, that it is "central power system emergency lighting ". Meanwhile, most enquirers are looking for more elaborate systems for much larger loads. Especially if fridges or freezers and central heating boilers are to be backed up, the minimum for such a system is about 2kW upwards and energy storage (battery). The indicated system for backing up emergency lighting is unfortunately far too little.... And probably too expensive? ;-)

    For my part, I would also recommend a dedicated UPS of at least 2kW instantaneous power with a large battery, i.e. at least 100Ah with a "pure" sine wave. If this proves not to be enough, the number of batteries can be increased, thus multiplying the storage capacity. It is worth equipping such a system with a PV panel (or panels) to ensure that the system is always on standby. And the PV will reduce the operating costs of such a system to practically zero. I particularly recommend a dedicated UPS with integrated PV operation (MPPT) and PV priority mode. Simple, convenient and reliable. And at the same time, a cost-free system can be set up at a lower cost than buying a decent sine wave generator.

    Gensets are not a good solution, especially at home. With prolonged operation, noise, exhaust, vibration, excess heat, odours or the need for storage and refuelling become a serious problem. UPS with PV is a far more reliable, quiet and completely maintenance-free system. It is also much safer. In summer, the system can be used to power (island) several appliances while reducing energy bills.
    Helpful post? Buy me a coffee.
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    Yes oops but not today in the south.
    Energy shortages since pìààt. Example of one family.
    Pv buried, electrician unloaded, heat pump is resting.
    The fireplace is working the whole family sleeps in one room on mattresses.
    Parents bring lunches because children are small.
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    elezibi wrote:
    Yes ups but not today in the south...
    First of all, this is an extreme situation that happens once every few years. However, if the questioner already had such a system in place with a UPS, there would probably be enough energy for about two days of backup? I know, because I successfully use just such a system myself and it works very well. The difference is that at my place the PV panels are mounted almost vertically for the winter. This makes better use of the 'low' sun at this time of year and the energy reflected from the snow plane. And, of course, the problem of snowing or soggy panels doesn't affect me at all. I recommend it because it is a very simple and extremely effective solution. Even the few hours of sunshine in November are completely sufficient to fill the storage.
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  • Inverter generator recommended for boiler and pump loads

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    I’m joining this thread because the situation described by elezibi is exactly the sort of case where a generator, chosen without careful consideration of its power output and type, can prove disappointing. When it comes to powering the basic systems in the home – such as the boiler, heat pump or central heating pump, and lighting – in practice, 2–3 kW of continuous power is usually sufficient, so there’s no need to go for something significantly more powerful straight away. What’s more important is what Mobali mentions: sine wave output and start-up. Pumps and induction motors can momentarily draw 2–3 times more power at start-up than during normal operation, so it’s better to allow for a 20–30 per cent margin above the total power of the appliances, rather than just the rated power stated on the nameplate. With cheap generators fitted only with an AVR, without a pure sine wave, the control electronics in a central heating boiler can indeed be temperamental; so if you’re going to invest in a generator for such a scenario, it’s better to opt for an inverter model rather than the cheapest conventional one.
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    Fogo – I wrote to the service team and they replied that the ‘N’ and ‘PE’ wires come out from the centre of the alternator, and that’s what matters most to me. The issue of a pure sine wave can be sorted out in another way. For me, safety is the most important thing.

Topic summary

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The discussion focuses on choosing a low-cost home backup generator for emergency winter outages to power a pellet boiler, circulation pumps, controller, TV, computer, lighting, and possibly a kettle. Participants explain that cheap 2 kW-class generators with AVR are often unsuitable for sensitive loads and motor-driven heating equipment because of poor voltage/frequency stability, high inrush currents, and misleading seller descriptions. Several replies recommend either a true inverter generator with a pure sine output or, better for boiler systems, a dedicated UPS/inverter with a battery and optionally PV charging. Specific alternatives mentioned include Fogo inverter units, Volt Polska SinusPRO with AGM batteries, and larger emergency power systems. The thread also compares budget brands such as Kraft Dele, Barracuda, Graphite, PSMtools, Hecht, and Kruzer, while stressing that TV and PC power supplies are usually tolerant, but pumps, feeders, and boiler controllers require much more careful sizing and waveform quality.
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