SDMO Generators: Gas And Diesel Power Generators, Selection Criteria

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-07 13:49

Modern power generators are convenient and practical. But in order to choose the right device correctly, you need to take into account the features of each model. And that's why it's worth reading with an overview of the range of SDMO generators.

Peculiarities

Consumers of such technology note that it works extremely reliably . There are no problems during operation, or they appear extremely rarely. The SDMO generator does not make a lot of noise in most cases.

But it is worth noting that some users consider such an electric generator not a very good purchase. True, there are few such assessments.

The lineup

It is appropriate to start the review with a gasoline generator Alize 3000 … This device is equipped with a 12 liter fuel tank. Power rating - 2, 8 kW. Operating voltage level - 230 V. Other features are as follows:

• single-phase version;
• current with a frequency of 50 Hz;
• air cooling of the engine;
• motor rotation speed 3000 rpm.

Noteworthy is the portable diesel power generator Diesel 4000 C . The rated power of this device reaches 3.4 kW. Fuel tank capacity - 4, 3 liters. The developers claim that the generator can run at least 1000 hours per year without affecting key parts.

The single-phase drive was equipped with a mechanical speed controller.

Power 5 kW has a gasoline generator HX 5000 T . Rather, for him, 5 kW is a peak, and a normal constant load is 4 kW. The fuel tank capacity is 5.3 liters. With this device, it is convenient to supply power to a professional instrument. It is worth noting that the three-phase version allows you to use this model for powering household appliances.

Attention: gas models are not mentioned on the SDMO official website.

But there are excellent diesel generators equipped with air filters. This is exactly the version T22K . The rated power is 16 kW and the fuel tank capacity is 100 liters. The steel frame has vibration damping feet.

It is also worth noting:

• low oil pressure protection;
• automated (microprocessor-based) control;
• full compliance with GOST and hygienic requirements.

And here is the generator T12HK has a rated power of 9 kW. The advanced brushless motor works very well. The inlet fuel is also passed through a special filter. Generators of this model are guaranteed for 3 years. The speed control is carried out using an electronic unit.

Selection Tips

The most important parameter is the choice of the type of fuel that the generator will consume. Gasoline the devices allow you to significantly save money, moreover, they do not work too loudly. Such power generators they also take up relatively little space, which is useful for home use. But gasoline is more expensive than diesel fuel, and its consumption is quite significant. Recommendation: if you have to supply devices that are sensitive to current parameters using a gasoline generator, you must choose an inverter device.

The diesel drive significantly increases the cost of the generator. But the fact that it works extremely loudly can rather be considered a myth. The difference is not so significant that one can neglect its economy and convenience. But it must be understood that at an air temperature below -5 degrees, the start and stable operation of a diesel electric generator are not guaranteed.

The next important indicator is power.

When determining it, you should not just add up the power of all devices that are connected to the network. Even in a home with an electric stove, underfloor heating, heated towel rails and a submersible pump, maximum energy production is not always required. If only because some dwellings are visited occasionally. In this case, it is necessary stop at a device capable of providing electricity to several rooms and the most necessary devices … 3-5 kW is enough for most people in this version.

But a full-fledged power supply of a private house will require at least 10 kW to be spent. This indicator should be guided by if power outages occur frequently and for a long time. Or if there is no main power supply at all.

Attention: it should be borne in mind that the starting current for a number of energy consumers is higher than that used during continuous operation.

It is also useful to pay attention to:

• single-phase or three-phase version of the generator;
• use of a soundproof casing (useful for indoor installations);
• the capacity of the fuel tank (a balance is needed between the time of continuous operation and ease of placement);
• type of cooling (liquid heat removal is more efficient, but significantly more expensive);
• method of starting (for a summer residence, a manual one is also suitable, and an electric starter is better for a residential building).

See below for an overview of one of the SDMO generator models.