PART 2 WTF, loads of confusion. Scheppach SG1400i what's the correct oil. 5w40 or 15w40????
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- After loads of testing I would definitely but this little generator again.
BUT and this is a big BUT if they can't even get the correct oil written down in the manual I don't give much hope for the long term.
The thickness level between 15w40 and 5w40 is significant and eventually 15w40 would change the performance.
if anyone is interested I went down the middle and used 10w40.
when I do the oil change I'll go with 5w40 and see if it makes a difference to how the generator runs.
I think you will find that generator output figure of 700/800W is correct. The higher rating relates to the socket itself, i.e. if you break the generator for spares, you can't use the socket to replace a domestic 13A socket.
After using a watt meter I did get the correct figures. I'm still quite happy with the generator.
Your videos are really helpful. I bought one of these last year to power a rotavator for my allotment. I got it out the box for the first time this week as the weather is getting better. The problem I'm having is I can't get it to start. I've added the correct 15/40 oil, super unleaded petrol. I pull the cord and the overload light comes on and the engine will not start. What am I doing wrong?
Unfortunately you are not the first person. Just double check the switch on. Give it full choke, by pulling the choke pin out. Give it a couple of pulls. If it still doesn't start check the sparkplug cap is on properly. If still no joy. Probably needs to go back. They are quite unreliable
I read a bunch of reviews. Seems 15w40 oil with e5 fuel is the one. One reviewer said they tried 10w40 first to clean it of any production remnants and then 15w40
If scheppach website was selling the generator with scheppach oil and it was 5w40. Mines running with e10 fuel and 10w40. I'll do an oil change soon and replace it with 15w40 and see if it makes a different. Can't really get e5 fuel anymore
Super unleaded is e5 apparently.
@@lartydanceoff369 they only sell the normal unleaded now. Its a government initiative to reduce carbon in the UK
@@sun-sea-solar i read that there was a uturn on that to allow for classic old vehicles to fuel without corrosion. Some garages apparently will still sell both
Yes on aldi site and manufacturer site it says 800watts max
Manual copy error i reckon. Kettles can reach over 1k on their own.
I attached a watt meter after doing all those test. It did confirm 800 watts was the max. Could only do it for a few seconds. Don't know why the manual states 1000 watts. Even the oil required is different.
A lot of people are having some bad experiences with this little generator but so far I used it every day and not had any problems.
@@sun-sea-solar mine arrives tonight. Hopefully it will be good , as you said for basic stuff , laptop , phone low wattage stuff,aybe the odd tool occasionally. I think a lot of follk dont realuse the genny they really want is about 400quid+
@@lartydanceoff369 I would be interested in something a bit more powerful. Especially with power shortages we'll be having in the future.
Would it charge a camper battery ?
Should do
I bought one already had 20 litres of e5 and 15.40 oil filled oil to correct level same with petrol started 2nd pull ran okay used it to run my pond pumps UV lights . Work fine for two days few hours each day until it ran out of fuel .topped it back up it started okay but even after half hour. It sounded like it was hunting for fuel revs were faster then slower. .switched it off left it overnight started it today. And exactly the same revs up then down constantly . Almost as its low on petrol but it's not . It's only ran for less than 15 hrs and sounds worse than my 20 year old petrol Mower think it's going back. And is Chinese assembled in Germany
I would agree, it's definitely not German made. I'll do some updated videos in a few days. With an oil change, it might sound different. But I suspect it won't last 6 months.
@@sun-sea-solar I've checked oil it's still clean no bits of metal or dirt in it checked spark plug no sooty or signs of fuel . A friend who works at a hire shop has said it's faulty and shouldn't be surging like that and it should be running at a steady rate. And only increase. Revs when under load. So it's going back and I will request a full refund
@@michealadderley9081 I suppose this is why they are so cheap. The gasket seal was still wet when I got mine. But until mine breaks. I can't really post anything to negative.
@@sun-sea-solar update. It's being picked up by YODEL on Tuesday returning as faulty goods . Cannot be taken to nearest store as over 50kg or too big which in my opinion is a joke .So have the further inconvenience of waiting ten days for refund .
@@michealadderley9081 no way it's 50kg. But at least you will get your money back. I bought a lithium battery from Ali Express. They want me to return it to China before I get a refund. Never going to happen. So they know I won't send it