Due to the epileptic power supply situation in this part of the world and many other developing countries, people are constantly on the lookout for alternate source of electricity supply to keep up with their daily life and business activities.
Generator sets have been the go-to choice for many years now but lately, there has been a paradigm shift to solar panels and inverters as choice of alternative power for obvious reasons: zilch environment pollution (no noise and exhaust smoke), no continuous after-purchase investment (fueling and oiling), durability, long lasting, portability etc.
This has somewhat resulted in the increase in demand for inverters and subsequently resulted in an increase in the available types, sizes, and brands of inverters in the market.
Normally, if you need to power just some basic low power-intensive appliances in your home or office or wherever, small sized inverters like 800VA, 1.4KVA, 1.5KVA or 2.5KVA inverters would do the magic. But say you would love to power almost anything in your home or have power supply for longer periods, buying a bigger capacity inverter (like a 5KVA inverter) would be your best bet.
It is in this light that we present to you some of the best 5KVA inverters we have identified to help narrow down your search and make better buying decision.
Best 5KVA Inverters 1. Sukam Colossal Series 5KVA / 48V InverterThere are many brands in the inverter industry but in this part of the country, Sukam is considered a household name and trusted brand.
The Sukam 5KVA/48V is a high capacity inverter designed with optimum performance durability, and high reliability in mind. This inverter is suitable for use in households, laboratories, restaurants, stores, data centres etc.
Some features of the Sukam 5KVA inverter include; Deep discharge battery protection to reduce overall battery aging, battery pole reversal protection, display of battery load level on LCD panel, efficient battery care and management system battery charge regulation to increase battery’s longevity.
The Sukam Colossal Series 5KVA / 48V Inverter costs about NGN 425,000.
2. Prag 5KVA / 48V InverterPrag is another popular name in the Inverter ecosystem and the Prag 5KVA/48V inverter is one we would recommend to anyone looking to buy a large capacity inverter.
The Prag 5KVA inverter has a wide input voltage range, intelligent battery management system, advanced protection system (against overload, over charge, over discharged, high temperature, and short circuit), and advanced alarm system.
To own the Prag 5KVA/48V inverter will cost a buyer about NGN 260,000.
3. Mercury 5KVA / 48V Inverter
The Mercury 5kVA /48V is a powerful inverter which, according to the manufacturers, is the ideal alternative power source for your fridges, deep freezers, computers, TVs, DSTV, game consoles, fans, lights, tablets, smartphones and more.
This inverter comes with an energy saving function, built-in charger, compatible with all kinds of generators, and sports a cold start function and protection from short circuit and overload. The cost of this Mercury inverter hovers around NGN 280,000 to 290,000.
4. Sukam Colossal Series 5KVA / 96V Inverter
This is Sukam 5KVA inverter but you should know that is quite different from the inverter in (1) above in that they possess different DC output (96V and 48V). Generally, 96V inverters are more efficient than 48V inverters when running similar loads. Also, 48V inverters are cheaper to maintain than 96V inverters.
Going by information provided by the manufacturer, the estimated load capacity of this Sukam interver include:
1 Fridge 6 Fans 6 Lighting Points 1 DSTV Decoder 1 LCD T.V or Plasma 1 Music System 1 PC 1 1HP AC 5. Luminous 5KVA / 96V Inverter
With its manufacturing plant in India, Luminous produces top quality inverters and batteries and has, over the years, managed to amass an impressive customer base here in Nigeria.
The Luminous 5KVA inverter comes with some standout features like digital signal processing technology, up to 70% electric saving, reduced inverter humming noise, MOSFET and IGBT protection against excess current and voltage spike, zero change-over time, smart charge technology and a couple of other user-friendly features.
6. Bluegate 5KVA / 24V Inverter
The Bluegate 5KVA inverter will also cut the mustard enough if you need to power your home, office, store etc. It is relatively easy to install and maintain and can power all types of load it is subjected to — inductive, resistive, and rectified.
Other key features of this Bluegate inverter include powerful 300% surge power, overload/short circuit/overheat protection, up to 10 hours backup time, generator mode etc.
The cost price lies in between NGN 190,00 and 200,000.
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Generator sets, as an alternate source of power supply, come in their different sizes — which grows proportionally and in accordance with their output voltage and performance.
Depending on where you intend using a generator (home, office, factory etc), or the appliances, equipment, and machines you intend to use it to power (refrigerators, deep freezers, heavy machinery, air conditioning units etc.), the type and size of the generator set to purchase will differ.
There are smaller generator 2.5KVA and 3.5KVA generator that are available to cater for your basic home appliances (like television sets, electric bulbs, fan etc) that requires electricity. There are also generators (5KVA and 10KVA) with relatively larger output that can supply more power to your office and home.
But say you need to power a factory, or a really large store, warehouse, cold room, workspace, or heavy machinery, you might need to consider generator sets that can power more, and maybe, anything, any one of the 20KVA generators listed below is exactly what you are looking for.
Best 20KVA Generators20KVA generators are mostly three-phased, diesel powered, and soundproof. If you are wondering how much power a 20KVA generator can supply or how many appliances it can carry, this list by GeneratorPower should give an overview:
“Construction power- ablution block, site sheds, lunch room, approximately 4-6 air conditioners, 5000-6000 Watts per phase, 3 phase audio and lighting, electric motor starting up to 7.5 kW, and approx. 8 food stalls.”
1. Elemax SH25D 20KVA GeneratorThe Elemax SH25D is a 3-phased soundproof, waterproof diesel powered 20KVA generator with a V2203-B engine manufactured by Kubota.
As a big sized genset, it has a 540kg dry weight (you have to find it a ‘permanent, long-term’ position as it cannot be easily moved like 2.5KVA or 3.5KVA generators), has 72 litres fuel tank and full tank operating duration of 18 hours.
The starting mechanism is purely electrical and the enclosure helps reduce the sound from the engine to the barest minimum.
2. FG Wilson P22-6 20KVA GeneratorOn its official website, FG Wilson prides itself as verse in the generator business as it boasts of over fifty years of experience in the supply of diesel and gas generator sets. The FG Wilson P22-6 is one of the Northern Ireland-based company’s product and also, one of the best 20KVA generators to buy in 2018.
The generator uses a Perkins 404D-22G engine which comes with a high-temperature cooling system filled with coolant mix, cooling fan, battery charging alternator drive, and a large fuel tank that can provide up to 8 hours of run-time when filled.
The FG Wilson P22-6 comes in several enclosure designs and is structured to give optimum performance in whatever environment it is being used.
3. Fuji FV 27TKBS 20KVA Generator
The Fuji FV 27TKBS is another diesel engine generator with 20KVA prime output worth buying. The genset has a 40-litre fuel capacity and will use a full tank up in 6 hours on full load. Note that the overall runtime could be longer when subjected to less load.
Other notable feature of the FV 27TKBS include an electric starting system, low oil safety shutdown, and high water temperature safety shutdown.
4. Perkins 404A-22G1 20KVA Generator
Perkins engines are known to perform impressively and on low operating cost. The same can be said for this Perkins genset with a 404A-22G1 diesel engine and 20KVA prime power rating. For some extra dollars, you can choose to purchase a sound attenuated/sound reduction enclosure.
All in all, in addition to positive reviews from a number of users, the Perkins 404A-22G1 20KVA diesel generator is a worthy mention.
5. FG Wilson F22-1 20KVA Generator
With a minimum and maximum rating of 20KVA and 26.5KVA respectively, this FG Wilson genset with FD4-2.5A1 engine is suited for use in construction sites, households, offices, shopping centres etc.
The F22-1 generator is properly optimized for fuel efficiency (8hour run time on full load), anti-vibration, anti-heating, and IP23 protection (waterproof). You can also cop some optional accessories (anti-condensation heater, 4 pole circuit breaker, and dry lead acid battery) with the generator during purchase.
The prices of the above diesel generators may vary largely depending on the location of purchase, sellers, and brands. It is however advised that you take time to compare prices either locally or on several online generator suppliers before choosing to splash money on a 20KVA generating set. You can also contact the manufacturers of each generating sets through their respective websites and make inquiries.
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The biggest drawback of the iTunes digital media contents is that they have collaborated with iTunes FairPlay DRM protection which makes it a hectic job for the legal users to enjoy the videos easily and freely. Over the years, there has been a lot of fuss about the digital rights management of the iTunes. So, for improving the experience of the customers, the iTunes finally gave up the DRM protection in the year 2009. But they held back the DREM protection act for their iTunes TV shows, movies, and the other apps. Therefore, people were in search of an application which can be sued for breaking the DRM from the iTunes, and that is exactly where the DRmare M4V Converter comes to play. It is one of the most innovative software that has been founded over the years to surpass the DRM of the iTunes videos. So, let us a have a look at DRmare M4V Converter.
An overview of the DRM M4V Converter for Mac
Software interference: The beautiful, neat and clean interference of the app is its specialist. The primary screen of the app is segregated into three different parts. The first part is the top menu, the bottom part is the menu, and the middle part is kept for working. There is also a tutorial, but you wouldn’t need that because of its user-friendly interference. It is one of the most user-friendly apps that you can get for yourself. Features: The features of the app are different in its windows version than the Mac version. Whereas the windows format could support only the M4V and MP4 output, the MAC version is much more upgraded with the capability of supporting a number of formats that includes HD MP4, MOV, AVI, TRP, TS, MPG, MKV, MP3 along with multiple devices such as iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, Motorola Droid, Galaxy, Playstation, XBOX, Smart TV and much more. With so many output formats, there is plenty of scope for converting the videos to any formats so that they can be played on any devices. Unlike the format capability, the other functions of the app in both the formats are pretty much the same. The subtitles, output folders and the audio tracks can be customized and on bot version of the DRmare M4V Converter for giving the videos a more personalized look. Running performance: The DRM M4V Converter for Mac is developed using the latest video decryption algorithm that is designed to provide high performance. It is now one of the fastest converters that can run up to 20X faster speed. But the converting speed of the converter can differ from one computer than the other depending on the GPU and CPU, background running application as well as the memory of the computer. The software is fast enough in the Windows version then the mac version as the windows version is not as complicated being compared to the MAC version as it is encrypted with FairPlay.So, if you are looking for the best software for converting your file easily in MAC by surpassing the DRM protection, then this is the software that you need.
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Say you run a fairly big firm, company or industry, and there isn’t steady, reliable, and regular infrastructural power supply, you most likely will be on the lookout for an alternate source(s) of power — of which inverters and generators are very good one.
However, generators are easier to setup and relatively cost less; reasons why many people opt for big generators over inverters. These big generators can efficiently power almost any load (read: appliance) you might need to power either in your office or home (television sets, deep freezers, refrigerators, electric water pumps, microwave etc) and also usually use diesel as fuel.
This is because generators designed to use diesel are more fuel efficient than their petrol counterparts. They also have longer operational time on the same amount of fuel used by petrol generators.
Long story short, we guess you are reading this article because you have plans to purchase a 10KVA Generator now or later in the future. This is why we bring to you some of the best 10KVA generators we identified online from our detailed search.
Best 10KVA Generators 1. FIRMAN SDG15000SE
FIRMAN is a popular manufacturer of generators that produces reliable products. If you ever need a 10KVA generator, picking up the FIRMAN SDG15000SE would be a good choice.
The SDG15000 is a 280kg diesel generator which rocks a 4-stroke V-twin cylinder OHV water cooled engine. The fuel tank can take a maximum of 25litres diesel and has the capacity to run up to 8 hours on a full tank. The FIRMAN SDG15000 is ultra-silent during operation and can be started either by recoil mechanism or electric key.
2. Perkins 403A-11GPerkins is another worthy name to look out for when shopping for a generator. Then, say you need a 10KVA generator, the Perkins generator with engine model #403A-11G is recommended.
The 403A-11G is one of the smallest generator made by Perkins and it boasts of a powerful engine with impressive and durable output/performance and low operating costs. The generator set comes with a sound attenuated enclosure made out of high-quality steel and paint process.
The canopy also confers the engine control panel and the generator itself with advance waterproofing, dustproofing, and anti-vibration. Some other additional features of the Perkins 403A-11G include (but not limited to):
Exceptional noise reduction system Excellent silencers Enhanced operational, information, electric and environmental safety system Efficient fuel consumption 3. Mikano 10KVA GeneratorAside being an household name in the diesel generator space, Mikano is also a trusted brand with reliable products that are recipients of many positive reviews across the globe.
The above image is that of Mikano’s soundproof generator with a prime power of 10KVA. Like the above Perkins generator, the Mikano 10KVA generator uses a 403-11G engine in a soundproof, dustproof and waterproof enclosure. To add, the fuel efficiency level of this product cannot be overstated. According to the manufacturer, this Mikano 10KVA generator uses 2 litres of diesel per 60 minutes of operation.
Due to the popularity of the Mikano brand, their products are quite on the high side price-wise, but they are worth every penny.
4. Elemax SH15D
Elemax is another renowned generator manufacturer. The Japan-based company manufactures both high-quality small and big sized generators and some of their products have features on the list of best 2.5KVA generators, 3.5KVA generators, and 5KVA generators to buy in 2018.
The Elemax SH15D has a powerful diesel engine and primes between 12KVA and 13KVA. With a dry weight of 387kg and fuel capacity of 53 litres, the product is quite bigger than other generators on this list and even with better output/voltage.
Other features of the Elemax SH15D include 4 (warning) indicator lights, 2 output plug sockets, electric start only, Voltmeter, up to 10 hours operating time, automatic transfer switch (ATS) terminal.
5. Kipor KDE19STA
Designed to be super silent and environmentally friendly, the Kipor KDE19STA has a rated output of 14.4KVA and max output of 16.7KVA. The Kipor KDE19 weighs 442kg, has a fuel capacity of 38 litres, 4.8L lube oil capacity, electric starting system, and a full tank run time of 7 hours.
There are teens and hundreds of 10KVA generators from different brands out there but we have identified these 5 as some of the best ones worth the huge money investment a 10KVA requires.
Do you use any of the above generators? Or have you ever used any? How was your experience?
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