marcus Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) I’m sure that this has probably been done before but here it is anyway. I need to change our washing machine which normally runs from a generator (5kw) Im looking for reports from other forum users who run a full size washing machine from a generator as to what make and model they have that works well without stalling due to sensitive electronics. (I understand the issues, thyristors etc etc - I just want info on actual recent makes and models that folk have good experience with on generators please) Many thanks Edited October 13, 2012 by marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I run my Zanussi ZWC1300 from a Honda EU30i when away from shore power for any length of time. The washing machine is never quite sure about the generator. Sometimes it starts straight away, while other times I have to wait for an hour while it decides whether it will accept the power from the generator. The Honda EU range is supposed to put out a purer sine wave than the mains and I never got to the bottom of why I sometimes get this delay and sometimes I don't - even Gibbo didn't understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickp Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 we have a newish hotpoint aquarius washer drier,works fine from the honda eu2.0,although we try not too use the drier unless desperate because of the time taken and fuel needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottle Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) We have one from this company, http://www.cda.eu/Home it came with the boat. Works fine with the on-board 7Kva generator. Whichever you go for, check energy rating, energy consumption and water consumption. I think the last one is probably the most important when out cruising. Edited October 14, 2012 by bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace and Favour Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Our Miele runs perfectly off our TravelPower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris P Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Our Candy GOFS272 works fine from our Honda EU20i, and off our Victron inverter with the engine running. Bought 3 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) Our Candy GOFS272 works fine from our Honda EU20i, and off our Victron inverter with the engine running. Bought 3 months ago. I think that will be my next washing machine. What is the maximum power draw? Edited October 14, 2012 by blackrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgreg Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Our Candy GOFS272 works fine from our Honda EU20i, and off our Victron inverter with the engine running. Bought 3 months ago. What size is your Victron inverter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottle Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 google says: Energy Consumption (kwh/cycle - wash)1.25Annual Energy Consumption224Water Consumption (litres/cycle - wash)55Moisture Content After Spin (% dry load)60Water Consumption (litres/year)9600Cold FillYesStainless Steel DrumYesElectrical Supply (volts)220-240Rated Loads (watts)2150Weight (kg) (packed)74Weight (kg) (unpacked)72Dimensions (HxWxD) cm (packed)89x65x48Dimensions (HxWxD) cm (unpacked)85x60x40Noise dBA (spin)75Nois dBA (washing)58 So the inverter must be in the region 3000 watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgreg Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) google says: Energy Consumption (kwh/cycle - wash)1.25Annual Energy Consumption224Water Consumption (litres/cycle - wash)55Moisture Content After Spin (% dry load)60Water Consumption (litres/year)9600Cold FillYesStainless Steel DrumYesElectrical Supply (volts)220-240Rated Loads (watts)2150Weight (kg) (packed)74Weight (kg) (unpacked)72Dimensions (HxWxD) cm (packed)89x65x48Dimensions (HxWxD) cm (unpacked)85x60x40Noise dBA (spin)75Nois dBA (washing)58 So the inverter must be in the region 3000 watts Hmm, still looking for one that will work off a Victron 2kw. Edited October 15, 2012 by rgreg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowten Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hmm, still looking for one that will work off a Victron 2kw. They will if the heater element of the washer is not used.However I would not use a washer if it is run from the inverter/batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiccan Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I had to upgrade my inverter to a 3000w phoenix to be able to use our washing machine which is a Zanussi ZWC1300w. I can now complete a 60 degree wash when engine is running without any issues. The newer ZWC1301 is supposed to be better but both machines are small (3kg load) and blooming expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve hayes Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 We have a budget Indesit full sized cold fill only machine (£179), it is filled via a thermostatic mixing valve set to 42degC. The machine is set to a 40degC wash and the machine is fed from our 3000W pure sine wave inverter (had to upgrade from the old Sterling Quasi unit as it would not work). We only put the washer on when we have been traveling for an hour or so so we have hot water, the battery meter shows that the batteries are hardly troubled during the wash cycle. Also as the clothes are rinsed and the spun from warm water they come out of the machine warm and drying is much quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thank you - this is all very useful we have a newish hotpoint aquarius washer drier,works fine from the honda eu2.0,although we try not too use the drier unless desperate because of the time taken and fuel needed. Thank you - Do you have a model number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickp Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thank you - this is all very useful Thank you - Do you have a model number? I will have to look tonight but had this machine because of its slighty smsller measurements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickp Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thank you - this is all very useful Thank you - Do you have a model number? wdl 5490 chose because its dimensions made it easier to get it on board and sat further back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve hayes Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 "chose because its dimensions made it easier to get it on board" Wus you just need a bigger shoe horn I hope I never need to get ours out again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fudd Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Our Candy GOFS272 works fine from our Honda EU20i, and off our Victron inverter with the engine running. Bought 3 months ago. That's what we have but it won't run off our inverter. It runs ok off the 6.5 kva genny. I don't think it's anything to do with the output of the inverter because it won't even let the pump work at the start of the wash. It's a right pain because we can't do a wash on the move. Steve P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustykev Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 We have a Candy GOFS262 running off a Hyundai 3kVA. Done over 20 loads now and it runs just fine. As we have chines, the 400mm depth means it slots in very well. Total power is in region of 2.2kw, of which some 1.8kw is for the heating bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 That's what we have but it won't run off our inverter. It runs ok off the 6.5 kva genny. I don't think it's anything to do with the output of the inverter because it won't even let the pump work at the start of the wash. It's a right pain because we can't do a wash on the move. Steve P. what generator do you have please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb Innisfree Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sounds like you have a modified sine wave inverter, modern electronics in w/machines usually require a pure sine wave, even to run the pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sounds like you have a modified sine wave inverter, modern electronics in w/machines usually require a pure sine wave, even to run the pump. Yes I agree. Several generators (especially little ones) are actually low voltage alternators and invertor combinations to deliver a PCB controlled output, hence some petrol ‘hand bag’ generators are more useful if less rugged and durable than big diesels. We have a 6kw diesel unit aboard. Hence my enquiry about the make of the 6.5 kva unit mentioned in the post above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb Innisfree Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Yes I agree. Several generators (especially little ones) are actually low voltage alternators and invertor combinations to deliver a PCB controlled output, hence some petrol ‘hand bag’ generators are more useful if less rugged and durable than big diesels. We have a 6kw diesel unit aboard. Hence my enquiry about the make of the 6.5 kva unit mentioned in the post above. Sorry, crossed wires, I was answering fudd's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I've got a Beko ecocare wma10w which runs on my 8kva lister generator. It runs the same as when on mains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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