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We also exporting to Swaziland, Botswana,
Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Our Products are especially
popular in Cape Town. Johannesburg and Pretoria
In South
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Special price till 19th Feb 2012
Important guide
See a generator as an investment
like a vehicle. A generator is a moving part and requires
maintenance and a warranty. This is one of the major reasons
sell direct.
Make sure your supplier has the right information when supplying you
with a generator. If wrong information is supplied just
to do a sale, you might end up buying the wrong size and will damage
the generator or other expensive equipment, which is
not covered under warranty.
When purchasing a power plant for
larger businesses make sure your supplier does either a full
assessment or do a power
data log. This will save you from buying a too large generator.
Which in the end will damage your engine. Simple
explanation. If one steps on a clutch of a vehicle and then take the
fuel up to 6000RPM the engine will get damaged
because it is not taking any load on the engine. All engines are
designed to operate under varying load, ranging from the
maximum down to the minimum. Problems occur when light loading (min
load) is sustained for long periods of time resulting
in the engine not getting up to its normal temperature. Oil in the
cylinder that is normally burnt is heated and a lacquer is
formed on the cylinder liner. If the light loading continues,
visible blue smoke will appear and the engine will require service
work to deglaze the liner or replace it.
In Cape Town 2005-2006. Many companies that do not specialize in
Generators started importing generators because they wanted to hit
the get rich quick button. After the power came back on again they
suffered to sell their stock from their back yard, and had try and
re export it.
ICM has started business in 1999 and
will continue to supply our products throughout South Africa and the
rest of the world.
Make sure the engine HP or KW is enough to carry the load of the
alternator. We have seen this many times as
manufacturers are trying to cut prices. The end story is a blown
engine that could not handle the load.
Electric
Generator Buying Hints - Our Consumer Guide to Purchasing Generators
Once you have decided to purchase a generator set, there are several
considerations you must keep in mind when choosing which set to buy,
where to install it, and how to install it.
This guide will help you make informed decisions during the
selection process. Choosing the right machine is not difficult if
you take the time to analyze your requirements carefully. Our ICM
sales engineering staff is
available to help you with all steps of the generator selection and
sizing process.
You will also need to know a few terms and have a basic
understanding of the different types of generator sets and their
operating principles. Installation requires expert assistance and a
strict adherence to local codes and regulations.
Stand-By or Prime Power Generators?
You will first need to decide whether you need a stand-by or prime
power generator. Simply stated, prime power is required when you
have no other source of power. A stand-by generator is a backup to
normal utility power.
Generator Types & Features
Generator sets produce either single or three-phase power. Choose a
single-phase set if your motors are five horOctower or less.
Three-phase power is better for motor starting and running.
Most homeowners will require single phase, whereas industrial or
commercial applications usually require three-phase power.
Three-phase generators are set up to produce 231/400 volts.
Single-phase sets are 120 or 120/240. Use the low voltage to run
domestic appliances and the high voltage for your motors, heaters,
stoves, and dryers.
Petrol or Diesel-Powered Generators?
We recommend diesel generators due to their longevity and lower
operating costs. Today's modern diesels are quiet and normally
require much less maintenance than comparably sized gas (natural gas
or propane) generators. Fuel costs per kW produced with diesels are
normally thirty to fifty percent less than gas units.
1500 rpm water-cooled diesel units operate on average 12-30,000
hours before major maintenance is required.
1500 rpm water-cooled gas units normally operate 6-10,000 hours
because they are built on a light duty gasoline engine block.
3600 rpm air-cooled gas units are normally replaced ¨C not
overhauled at 500 to 1500 hours. Because gas generators operate at
higher temperatures than that of fuel, you will see significantly
shorter lives than the diesel units. Our Diesel generator products
are from the world’s top diesel engine manufacturers.
Electric equipment is designed to use power with a fixed frequency:
60 Hertz (Hz) in the United States and Canada, 50 Hertz in South
Africa, China, Asia, Europe and Australia. The frequency output of a
generator depends upon a fixed engine speed.
To produce 50 Hz electricity, most generator engines operate at 1500
or 3600 RPM. Each has its advantages and drawbacks. At 1500 RPM,
four pole sets are the most common and least expensive. They offer
the best balance of noise, efficiency, cost, and engine life. At
3600 RPM, two pole sets are smaller and lightweight; they are best
suited for portable, light-duty applications.
In simple terms it's like operating your car at 120km/h, versus
60km/h, at 60km/h your car will last longer; it is quieter, requires
less maintenance, and has a longer life. Most 3600-rpm units are
twin cylinder air-cooled lawn mower engines, while the water-cooled
1500 rpm units are comparable to those found in forklift and tractor
engines. The 1500-rpm water-cooled units will last longer, offer
less maintenance problems, and be more fuel-efficient.
Features & Benefits to Look for In A Diesel Engine Generator
Engine Block: For long life and quiet operation, we recommend
four-cycle, liquid cooled, industrial duty diesel engines.
Air or Liquid Cooling: Air-cooled engines require a tremendous
amount of air and may require ducting. They’re noisy too. Liquid
cooling offers a quieter operation and more even temperature
control.
DC electrical system ¡ª A standard 12/24 volt system should
include:
Starter motor and battery charging alternator with a solid
state voltage regulator. Diesel units should come with a power
switch Safety shutdown system to protect the engine in case of oil
pressure loss, generator overspeed or overcrank and high water
temperature
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Tel:011 312 3393
Homepage:
http://www.icmsa.co.za
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ICM industries
VAT reg no:4290184649
Midrand South Africa
e mail:
icmsa@telkomsa.net
For orders over 3 items you can ask for some discount.
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