EPV 631 Posted October 29, 2018 I've possibly found a plot of land I can turn into a pitch (appointment only type, not open pitch) and it has water but no electric, so the logical thing is to buy a generator. I'm clueless about outputs and requirements etc, so working on the basis I will want to power a few lights in a portacabin, a couple of wall sockets too and around 10 halogen type floodlights dotted around the plot, what sort of output would I likely need from a diesel genny? Cheers in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted October 29, 2018 21 minutes ago, EPV said: I've possibly found a plot of land I can turn into a pitch (appointment only type, not open pitch) and it has water but no electric, so the logical thing is to buy a generator. I'm clueless about outputs and requirements etc, so working on the basis I will want to power a few lights in a portacabin, a couple of wall sockets too and around 10 halogen type floodlights dotted around the plot, what sort of output would I likely need from a diesel genny? Cheers in advance. Get a 6KVA silent diesel unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted October 29, 2018 Just run it off a lampost or something else nearby dead easy to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted October 29, 2018 Just now, Rory RSC said: Just run it off a lampost or something else nearby dead easy to do. You sure you weren't a gippo in a previous life? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stalker 180 Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, EPV said: I've possibly found a plot of land I can turn into a pitch (appointment only type, not open pitch) and it has water but no electric, so the logical thing is to buy a generator. I'm clueless about outputs and requirements etc, so working on the basis I will want to power a few lights in a portacabin, a couple of wall sockets too and around 10 halogen type floodlights dotted around the plot, what sort of output would I likely need from a diesel genny? Cheers in advance. I think you may be better off with a solar/wind turbine kind of set up? Sorry no use with the outputs etc... you might need a sparky.... there was one on here a little while ago wanting to set up a used car business on the side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted October 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Stalker said: I think you may be better off with a solar/wind turbine kind of set up? Sorry no use with the outputs etc... you might need a sparky.... there was one on here a little while ago wanting to set up a used car business on the side? Not sure that solar would be man enough mate, granted I don’t want to power Blackpool illuminations but having seen the pathetic output those garden solar lights have I can only imagine i’d need more solar panels than I could shake a stick at Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted October 29, 2018 59 minutes ago, EPV said: You sure you weren't a gippo in a previous life? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted October 29, 2018 +1 for 6 Kva , that's what we use for the whole house when the leccy goes off up here Only thing I have to turn off is the Hot Tub Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 704 Posted October 29, 2018 Why not ask that dealer/Trader guy who is also big on solar panels...I think he is called Elon.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted October 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Rory RSC said: Just run it off a lampost or something else nearby dead easy to do. James....How exciting..... I used to rent a farm shed on a free range chicken farm in a previous life, I used to get stuck in the mud, chicken shit everywhere, rats, mice, dust, straw, no electricity..... But it solved a problem for a short period of time..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leekent 2 Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Solar and turbines are no use for what you want. You would have to store the energy they produce so you can use it when they stop producing. To store the energy you would need batteries. Batteries on this scale require regular maintenance and are expensive....in the region of £1000 to £2500 each to buy. A silent running diesel generator will be your best bet and you can run it on cherry. The generator will need Automatic voltage regulation because if it doesn’t it will fry electronics like laptops etc. A 6KVA generator will give you about 20A of power. 6000 watts/240V=25A There will be losses through the generator so you have to allow for power factor....0.8 would be a reasonable Pf. 25A x 0.8Pf=20A Running at 50% the generator will use around 1.4 liters an hour. Are you thinking of buying or renting a modular building? Edited October 29, 2018 by Leekent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted October 29, 2018 18 minutes ago, Leekent said: Solar and turbines are no use for what you want. You would have to store the energy they produce so you can use it when they stop producing. To store the energy you would need batteries. Batteries on this scale require regular maintenance and are expensive....in the region of £1000 to £2500 each to buy. A silent running diesel generator will be your best bet and you can run it on cherry. The generator will need Automatic voltage regulation because if it doesn’t it will fry electronics like laptops etc. A 6KVA generator will give you about 20A of power. 6000 watts/240V=25A There will be losses through the generator so you have to allow for power factor....0.8 would be a reasonable Pf. 25A x 0.8Pf=20A Running at 50% the generator will use around 1.4 liters an hour. Are you thinking of buying or renting a modular building? It will be a converted container mate, rented, so yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leekent 2 Posted October 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, EPV said: It will be a converted container mate, rented, so yes. Most of our sites rent them from a company called RS French in Kent. The ones they normally hire come as an office, toilet and a little cupboard type thing with a built in generator. Might be worth a look. I’m not 100% but I believe they are around £40 a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted October 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, Leekent said: Most of our sites rent them from a company called RS French in Kent. The ones they normally hire come as an office, toilet and a little cupboard type thing with a built in generator. Might be worth a look. I’m not 100% but I believe they are around £40 a week. Yes mate that’s the kind of price range I was looking at, cheers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby who 41 Posted October 29, 2018 8 hours ago, Rory RSC said: Just run it off a lampost or something else nearby dead easy to do. Mr Bean style, just open the access panel and connect your jump leads to the + & -. Couldn't be simpler! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted October 30, 2018 12 hours ago, Scooby who said: Mr Bean style, just open the access panel and connect your jump leads to the + & -. Couldn't be simpler! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted October 30, 2018 Red to Black, Black to Red, Blue to bits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
