[UK-CONTEST] Generator reccomendations?

[Peter Hobbs]

Hi all,
A year or so ago, we were bidding for an MoD job called Light Weight Field 
Generator (LFG) and during that effort, I investigated chinese diesel 
gennies.  We bought a sample 2.5KW electric start aircooled version direct 
from DEK
http://www.dek-engine.com/generator.htm
for the princely sum of USD 340, plus of course shipping which was another 
USD 150.  A number of larger models are also available.  I "acquired" the 
sample after we won the job and it is a really rugged and reliable beast, 
much quieter in terms of rf noise than any petrol alternative.  They make 
them in the tens of thousands to run irrigation pumps etc. all over China. 
Output is normal AC plus 12VDC at 18A.
I was thinking if a few peeps got together, a significant saving could be 
made.  Spares are dirt cheap (we bought a full set for another 40 bucks to 
go with the sample).

DEK does respond to english emails but there is usually a day's translation 
delay in getting a reply and they need the cash transferred before shipment. 
I suspect the B&Qs of this world import them by the container load and sell 
them at the UK "market price".

Another possible solution for keen and skint folks.

Peter G3LET

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul" <paul at g0wat.demon.co.uk>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 10:26 PM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Generator reccomendations?


> Our club wishes to purchase a generator for occasional contest and special
> event use...100w + PC only...any definitive recommendations along the 
> lines
> of I brought the XXX Genny from B&Q and it was
> fab/awful/adequate....enquiring minds wish to know.
>
> Any ideas
>
> Paul g0WAT
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