Anywhere in the US I can get -- 240V 50HZ 5Kw generators -- I need like 80 of them.

[ghostwriter66]

we got some equipment from our sister corp in England and I need to find (80) 240V 50Hz 5Kw generators to run the equipment.

If anyone knows of any place place let me know ...

Thx

 

[NVS]

Are you looking for something like this?

5KVA 220V/110V 60Hz/50Hz to 110V/220V 50Hz/60Hz Converter - Visicomm

50hz.com

 

[ghostwriter66]

Are you looking for something like this?

5KVA 220V/110V 60Hz/50Hz to 110V/220V 50Hz/60Hz Converter - Visicomm

50hz.com

 

[codypilot]

Use VFDs...

 

[fromport]

we got some equipment from our sister corp in England and I need to find (80) 240V 50Hz 5Kw generators to run the equipment.

If anyone knows of any place place let me know ...

Thx

Is it temporary use or for a longer time of use?
Does it involve equipment with a high start current like motors of any kind?

 

[svetz]

Does it need an ultra-low THD?

 

[Zwy]

we got some equipment from our sister corp in England and I need to find (80) 240V 50Hz 5Kw generators to run the equipment.

It might have been easier sourcing the gennies with the equipment.

If anyone knows of any place place let me know ...

Thx

Here in the US? Good luck with 240V 50Hz.

 

[time2roll]

Schuko or G plug? Yes slim choices in the US.

 

[ghostwriter66]

Is it temporary use or for a longer time of use?
Does it involve equipment with a high start current like motors of any kind?

its for temporary use -- but only for when things go bad -- and bad could last up to 24 hours .... NO high start current ...

 

[ghostwriter66]

Does it need an ultra-low THD?

no

 

[ghostwriter66]

Schuko or G plug? Yes slim choices in the US.

YEP ... we opened the boxes from the UK and immediately realized -- hey -- they have the wrong plugs on the stuff -- then we looked at the power sticker and immediately knew this was going to be a long week ...

I have no issues ordering gennies from China -- the issue is that the EPA is really getting tough on things coming in ... even with the proper certs and paperwork ..

 

[OzSolar]

Can't you just turn a USA 60 HZ 3600 generator down to 3000 RPM and get 50hz?

 

[fromport]

Can't you just turn a USA 60 HZ 3600 generator down to 3000 RPM and get 50hz?

With a conventional generator (non-inverter) that would probably also lower the power rating to 30/36 = 83%.
The engine simply puts out less power at lower rpm

 

[OzSolar]

With a conventional generator (non-inverter) that would probably also lower the power rating to 30/36 = 83%.
The engine simply puts out less power at lower rpm

It would plus it would lower the voltage but it still might work for some applications. Just throwing it out there as possibility.

 

[fromport]

It would plus it would lower the voltage but it still might work for some applications. Just throwing it out there as possibility.

I think an inverter generator would keep the voltage constant, but als less power on the input. You would think an inverter generator would be easy switchable between 50/60 hz

 

[Samsonite801]

With a conventional generator (non-inverter) that would probably also lower the power rating to 30/36 = 83%.
The engine simply puts out less power at lower rpm

Yeah less horsepower I think what fromport was referring to. Seems like you'd just have to buy a bigger spec generator than needed and then set the governor RPM lower (to get 50Hz) and do some testing with a prototype to confirm it could meet all the demands otherwise. You can fine tune the voltage with the AVR regulator adjustment if it dropped by a slight amount.

But that could be costly to pay workers to have to modify 80 generators, which might void their factory warranties as well... Doesn't seem worthwhile unless she (ghostrider66) wanted to service the warranties on those 80 units instead of the manufacturer.

 

[Kermit]

Possible?

Sorry, my first post so I'm feeling a little clumsy. I have no idea if these need to be imported or if they are in stock in Texas.

-CUSTOMER VALUE-

-CUSTOMER VALUE-

www.export220volt.com

 

[fromport]

Yeah less horsepower I think what fromport was referring to. Seems like you'd just have to buy a bigger spec generator than needed and then set the governor RPM lower (to get 50Hz) and do some testing with a prototype to confirm it could meet all the demands otherwise. You can fine tune the voltage with the AVR regulator adjustment if it dropped by a slight amount.

But that could be costly to pay workers to have to modify 80 generators, which might void their factory warranties as well... Doesn't seem worthwhile unless she (ghostrider66) wanted to service the warranties on those 80 units instead of the manufacturer.

in order to make it reliable, you will need a small PV panels on the starter battery.
Every month need to run it for 1 hr to avoid the carburetor from gumming up. every 50 hours need to change oil/filter. so for just the 1 x per month testing after 4 years oil&filter change.
Need to keep the gas tanks topped off.
It needs a lot of maintenance to keep that reliably going.

 

[fromport]

Found this webpage about switching from 50<->60 Hz

Converting Generator Frequencies to Supply 60 Hz & 50 Hz Power

To change the frequency output on a 60 Hz used generator to a 50 Hz used generator one must simply slow down the engine from 1800 RPM to 1500 RPM.

www.generatorsource.com

 

[Hedges]

What would happen to the loads if you gave them 60 Hz?
Another potential issue is 240V split-phase vs. 240V single phase. But some generators may be floating and won't care if you ground one side. (note that most US breakers are 120V, but ganged 2-pole breaker can handle 240V.)