• Generators and aquariums. The question of choosing a budget option.

  • Sarah5423

Good day! Winter promises to be "fun" this year. I am considering the option of purchasing a 2-5 kW generator. Does anyone have experience with a budget of 200-300 USD? I am not considering SDMO or Ho.

Katie3017

Cheap generators are all the same; quality does not depend on the label on the case, it's purely a matter of luck. You should choose one that comes with a good warranty. Another weak point of all Chinese models is the electronics; the less there is, the better. The thyristor automatic voltage regulator (also known as AVR) often fails, so it's advisable not to overlook more complex and less precise capacitive regulators.

Gene1948

Purchased Stark 2000 Hobby. 5800. Sine wave without spikes under various loads. Stable frequency and voltage.