Range
Consider the range of generators from the Vepr company.
Gasoline generator model ABP 6-230 VX. The model has a maximum power of 6 kW with an operating voltage of 230 V on one phase. The volume of the fuel tank is 6.1 liters, which is enough for autonomous operation for 2 hours. Fuel consumption at 75% load is 2.8 l / h. The model is equipped with an engine from the Honda brand, which has an air cooling method and a speed of 3000 rpm. You can start the device using a manual control system. Model dimensions: length 86.5 cm, width 58 cm, height 54 cm, weight 75 kg. The generator type is synchronous with a brushless excitation system. This model is a good option for a backup power plant in home and domestic use.
Peculiarities
The history of the Russian company Vepr began in 1998, when a company was created in Kaluga on the basis of the Babyninsky Electromechanical Plant, which was engaged in the supply of the plant's products (including electric generators) to the markets of the CIS and the Baltic countries.
The main advantages of gasoline generators over diesel and gas:
- low noise level (70 dB maximum);
- low (especially in comparison with gas options) price;
- ease of purchasing fuel (getting diesel fuel, the more liquefied gas is not possible at every gas station);
- safety (in terms of fire hazard, gasoline is noticeably safer than gas, although it is more dangerous than diesel fuel);
- environmental friendliness (exhaust gases of gasoline engines contain less soot than diesel exhaust);
- tolerance to a certain amount of impurities in the fuel (a diesel engine may fail due to low-quality fuel).
This solution also has a number of disadvantages, the main of which are:
- a relatively small resource of work before the planned overhaul;
- low autonomy (after 5-10 hours of continuous operation, it is imperative to make a two-hour pause);
- expensive fuel (both diesel fuel and gas will be cheaper, especially given the relatively high consumption of gasoline engines and their lower efficiency);
- expensive repairs (diesel options are simpler, therefore cheaper to maintain).
The main differences between the Vepr petrol generators from the products of other companies:
small weight and dimensions - when designing generators, the company pays great attention to their portability, so that almost all current models have an open design;
reliability - due to the location of production facilities in the Russian Federation and Germany, Vepr generators rarely fail, the use of modern durable materials in the structure reduces the risks of mechanical damage to products during transportation and operation;
efficient and high-quality engine - the "heart" of generators are motors of such well-known companies as Honda and Briggs-Stratton;
affordable price - Russian power generators will cost less than the products of German and American firms and only slightly more expensive than their Chinese counterparts;
unpretentiousness to fuel - any "Vepr" gas generator can work on both the AI-95 and the AI-92;
availability of service - official dealers and service centers of the company are available in almost all major cities of the Russian Federation, in addition, the company has representative offices in the Baltic countries and the CIS.
Features of generators of such power
Gasoline generators for 7, 8 or 9 kW belong to the intermediate class and include both household options for private houses and options for power plants for construction sites, industrial facilities and retail outlets.
This widespread use leads to a very significant difference in price for models suitable for different purposes.When choosing, it is worthwhile to clearly define the existing tasks and choose a model without excessive functions. This will allow you not to overpay for unnecessary options.
7-9 kW in this case characterize the active, not the full power of the unit.
Full is measured in volt-amperes (VA).
Which generator is better to choose in the end?
You can give the following tips:
- Calculate the objectively required power for your facility, without overestimating it excessively, because each additional kilowatt of the generator can increase its price very noticeably;
- Determine the type of outlets required (220 or 380 V);
- Consider critical characteristics (automatic start, long independent operation, etc.) and special requirements for equipment (for example, a specific welding power plant may be required);
- Since the prices for such equipment can vary several times, study consumer reviews and consult with the specialists of the companies in which you are considering a purchase.
To purchase more expensive models of power plants, there must be very weighty and, most importantly, objective arguments (technical characteristics expressed in numbers).
General words about the reliability of a brand in a situation where equipment of different brands is often produced in the same place is not very appropriate.