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Comparison Konner&Sohnen Basic KSB 10i vs Konner&Sohnen KS 1000i

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Inverter alternator. Light weight.
Fuelpetrolpetrol
Output voltage230 B230 B
Rated power0.8 kW0.8 kW
Max. power1 kW1 kW
Alternatorinverterinverter
Alternator windingcopper
Engine
ICE type2-stroke2-stroke
Motor typeKSB 80iKonner&Sohnen KS 50i
Engine size43 cm³43 cm³
Power2 hp2 hp
Starter typemanualmanual
Fuel consumption (50% load)
0.65 l/h /at 50% load/
0.87 l/h /at 70% load/
Fuel tank volume3.5 L3.5 L
Motor coolingairair
Connection (sockets)
Total number of sockets11
Sockets 230 V16 A x116 A x1
General
Protection levelIP 23IP 23
Noise level95 dB
65 dB /at a distance of 7 m/
Sound level (7 m)70 dB
Dimensions320х250х330 mm320x250x330 mm
Weight8.5 kg8.5 kg
Added to E-Catalogjune 2022march 2017

Alternator winding

Copper. Copper winding is typical for advanced class generators. The copper alternator is characterized by high conductivity and low resistance. The conductivity of copper is 1.7 times higher than the conductivity of aluminium, such a winding heats up less, and compounds made of this metal endure temperature drops and vibration loads. Among the disadvantages of the copper winding, one can only note the high cost of the alternator. Otherwise, generators with copper winding have high reliability and durability.

— Aluminium. The aluminium winding of the alternator is typical for low-cost-class generators. The main advantages of aluminium are light weight and low price; otherwise, such a winding is usually inferior to copper counterparts. An oxide film is created on the surface of aluminium, it appears everywhere, even in the places of contact soldering. The oxide film undermines the contacts and does not allow the outer protective braid to securely hold the aluminium conductors.

Motor type

Model name of the engine installed in the generator. Knowing this name, you can, if necessary, find detailed data on the engine and clarify how it meets your requirements. In addition, model data may be needed for some specific tasks, including maintenance and repair.

Note that modern generators are often equipped with branded engines from famous manufacturers: Honda, John Deere, Mitsubishi, Volvo, etc. Such engines are more expensive than similar units from little-known brands, but this is offset by higher quality and/or solid warranty conditions , and in many cases, the ease of finding spare parts and additional documentation (such as manuals for special maintenance and minor repairs).

Fuel consumption (50% load)

Fuel consumption of a petrol or diesel generator when operating at half power, and for combined models when using petrol (see “Fuel”).

Fuel consumption usually increases with load. However, generator efficiency is not always linear - fuel consumption may vary disproportionately with different loads. In this case, the approximate amount of fuel consumed by the generator when operating at half power (50% of the rated power) is given. Knowing the fuel consumption and tank capacity, you can at least estimate how long one fill-up will last.

Noise level

The noise level produced by the generator when operating in normal mode. The less noise the unit makes, the more comfortable it is to use, the closer it can be placed to people, but the higher its price, all other things being equal.

It is also worth considering that generators with internal combustion engines are, in principle, quite noisy equipment. Thus, even the "quietest" units produce < 70 dB - this is the volume of a conversation in tones from medium to high. Accordingly, it is recommended to install the device remotely from the place of use. At the same time, we note that the noise level is not directly related to the power: for example, among units of 80 dB and more, there are both heavy and relatively low-power models.

Sound level (7 m)

Sound pressure level in decibels at a distance of 7 m between the noise source and the ear of the equipment operator. Since people do not work in the immediate vicinity of the generator, the parameter will be useful for estimating the noise level at a distance. For example, current European Union regulations require that the sound power of generating sets with a power of more than 2 kW does not exceed 97 dB — at a distance of 7 m, the noise from the generator engine will correspond to a sound pressure of about 72 dB.
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