Generator - what size do we need

Chicken


Joined: 29/06/2009
Posts: 190

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 19:00

Retiring to North Cyprus and so think it wise to buy a generator in North Cyprus. What size would be best for a 3 bed villa, and who supplies them?

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 12:29

are you sure you need one now as the eletric supply is not as it used to be and is getting better all the time if you are connected to the main grid i would surjest you see how you go first if not call http://www.braceybuilders.com and i will advise you

parky


Joined: 13/06/2009
Posts: 182

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 12:57

Depends what you want to run off it, anything that heats or cools eg air conditioning units , kettles etc require a lot of juice, or you could just connect up essentials, go into the provider and tell them what you want and they will help you.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 13:01

If you want to run your a/c off the genny either make it a big genny or get inverter a/c.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 13:01

mess 1 - been here 4 years now, i would say you don't need one...



Powercuts only v occasional now.....



Spend your money on something else....

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 13:35

I bought a 3.5 kva about 4 years ago. Ran essentials, lights, t.v, fridge etc but not kettle, immersion or air-con. Can't remember when I used it last as not many power cuts now.

Carbotec


Joined: 28/02/2009
Posts: 98

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 13:38

Been here 3 years in Ozankoy and still getting cuts, not as bad I will admit but I would'nt be without my generator. I would say you need between 10 - 15Kva. I have a friend who is selling a nearly new genny if

interested. Gine me a call 0533 8304261

skybluesam


Joined: 24/12/2008
Posts: 447

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 13:38

We have just sold our generator as there are not the power cuts now that we used to have, it was just dead money to us.

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 14:37

I have an 8.5kva and it will run 1 aircon unit and the oven at same time, So really you dont need any bigger if its just for a backup when you have a power cut.







Tootie

Carndi


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 613

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 15:06

Have been here six and a half years and cant remember the last time I used my generator. I have a three bedroom villa and have a 5k generator and found that it was ample.

Suggest you wait until you have been here a few months to see if you need one. Dont think you will.

I got mine in the south.

Bob

Chicken


Joined: 29/06/2009
Posts: 190

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 16:45

Thankyou for your advice - very helpful

jesusjon



Joined: 03/08/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 01:23

Hi Nick,

i bought your generator, good buy, easy to start,well pleased with it, served its purpose for two weeks run our boch inverter air con units no prob and being diesel found it qiute economical,

Cheers john.

jesusjon



Joined: 03/08/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 01:25

Hi Nick,

i bought your generator, good buy, easy to start,well pleased with it, served its purpose for two weeks run our boch inverter air con units no prob and being diesel found it qiute economical,

Cheers john.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 04:11

I will never forget a certain Xmas day 3 years ago- the generator is still there for just that purpose.

Dawnie1


Joined: 27/09/2008
Posts: 217

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 10:40

Hippo I too can remember that day, I was so glad we had booked to go out & the restaurant had its own generator. How miserable was that, although these days we hardly ever have them it would seem.

dizzy


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 01:14

Poweryourlife in Catalkoy have the best solutions

try Mike at poweryour_life@yahoo.com

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 01:54

remember that too Hippo, we'd booked Xmas dinner at Jessic in Lapta, no genny so Mus cooked dinner in kleftico oven outside, Bloody lovely, I think my mate that thought it cheaper to cook his own is still chewing it,

dizzy


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 12:57

Don't buy a generator; Poweryourlife have simple, silent automatic solution. poweryour_life@yahoo.com

kibsolar


Joined: 14/09/2008
Posts: 552

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 15:55

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dizzy


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 17:41

Poweryourlife have been supplying back up and solar power systems for 5 years in the TRNC. Office by Siemens at Catalkoy stadium. Phone Mike first on 0533 879 4411

snydalecyps


Joined: 03/07/2008
Posts: 108

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 21:17

I know some friends who are selling their generator, it is a 6.5



They ended up paying more tax on it when they brought it over than they actually paid for it! From that point of view, I think they would recommend, if you need to buy one get it over here. You might find though you don't really need one.