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ex-sco77morgan
31-07-2009, 01:22 PM
Need to get a generator for my RC'ing

Any advise on what to get and where to get it from please
ashleyb4
31-07-2009, 01:32 PM
What will you be running?

How much do you want to spend?

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sosidge
31-07-2009, 01:32 PM
Do you have a Costco near you (and are you a member)?

That's where I got mine from. About £60 at the time. It's one of the basic 2-stroke models that you see in quite a few places under a few different brands (Machine Mart also).

I know a few people have had reliability problems with these basic ones but I managed to get a good 'un and it's probably done me a dozen meetings over the last few years.

If you want guaranteed quality you are probably looking at a Honda for several hundred pounds!
ex-sco77morgan
31-07-2009, 01:38 PM
Was looking for a 4 stroke only going to be running Chargers and possibly a kettle and stove occasionally ??
c0sie
31-07-2009, 01:39 PM
After racing touring car Nats id be more inclined to save up and buy one of the 'quiet' genny's.

Ive had 3 of the cheap £60 gennys, bought from Argos and Screw-Fix and all 3 died. They all died around the same time as many of my TC friends who also had bought these for the TC Nats.

If you are in this game for the long haul id save up and spend your money on something good, silent that will last :)
ashleyb4
31-07-2009, 01:49 PM
Look at the kipor suitcase generators. But you you want to run a stove or a kettle they will need to be camping ones and you will need a resinable generator.

A
sosidge
31-07-2009, 01:51 PM
Was looking for a 4 stroke only going to be running Chargers and possibly a kettle and stove occasionally ??

Kettles and stoves use a lot of power. Your domestic kettle might be 3000W! Even travel kettles are 650W. Add your charging on to that and you probably need a couple of kW power - that's not cheap either!
c0sie
31-07-2009, 01:52 PM
Might wanna look into a Thermos then Scott :D
ex-sco77morgan
31-07-2009, 01:54 PM
After racing touring car Nats id be more inclined to save up and buy one of the 'quiet' genny's.

Ive had 3 of the cheap £60 gennys, bought from Argos and Screw-Fix and all 3 died. They all died around the same time as many of my TC friends who also had bought these for the TC Nats.

If you are in this game for the long haul id save up and spend your money on something good, silent that will last :)

Like what though Chris ??

Or boil it in a pan on a stove ............ :D Boy Scout styleeee
c0sie
31-07-2009, 02:00 PM
https://www.kmsdirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=167&zenid=5ce8b3e2dababee5d4d0f302fa59c048

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Belsten
31-07-2009, 02:19 PM
Scott the vast majority of people use Kipor gennies, capable of powering the lap top plus charging. Theres always places to get cups of tea, failing that either a thermos or gas camping stove would do the trick and be far cheaper, simples :thumbsup:
ex-sco77morgan
31-07-2009, 02:26 PM
Dave your not as dull as you look :D

GAS FOR COOKING whats wrong with me :confused: ofcoarse

Generator will be used for exactly what Big Air Belsten said laptop and charging
Belsten
31-07-2009, 02:28 PM
Unlike some ;)
ex-sco77morgan
31-07-2009, 02:32 PM
Thats great guys will look into these 1000 silent suitcase ones
ashleyb4
31-07-2009, 02:34 PM
Yea the kipor range of generators are good ive ive got the ig2000 and its really good highly recomeneded. But the ig1000 will give you everythign you need for normal racing needs.

Also get a gas small camping stove for boilling water and cooking.

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ex-sco77morgan
31-07-2009, 02:40 PM
Cool just got to get my driving sorted now then I'm all ready for it ......

Woo Hoo this RC shit rocks haha :woot:



Nationals look out...........:p
Body Paint
03-08-2009, 09:27 PM
The IG1000 is plenty for running RC, they also have a smooth power output which makes it safe to run delicate electronics. The IG 1000 will run 2 power supplys and a laptop no problem, it also powers are kids sterilizer aswell, but you've got no chance of running a kettle though mate.
GRIFF55
03-08-2009, 09:35 PM
Kipor 1000ti for me scott, got it from ebay and it hasn't missed a beat in two seasons. One of the best buys i've made. Cheepo gas stove for the kettle and your away!!
DCM
03-08-2009, 10:03 PM
how much do they go for, on the bay of e?
Body Paint
04-08-2009, 08:20 AM
between 200 to 250 for the IG1000 new
DCM
04-08-2009, 08:29 AM
ouch
Danosborne6661
04-08-2009, 08:30 AM
Think you might want to invest in a big flask for your kettle needs :D
c0sie
04-08-2009, 08:33 AM
You know you've been bitten by the RC racing bug when......


You buy a generater to power the kettle you want to take to Nationals :)
GRIFF55
04-08-2009, 08:40 AM
they are worth every penny, also if you dont have a use for it anymore it will still fetch good money;)