{"id":4343,"date":"2023-10-16T12:02:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T11:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unicompex.com\/?p=4343"},"modified":"2023-11-11T17:07:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T16:07:58","slug":"generator-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unicompex.com\/en\/2023\/10\/16\/generator-price\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a generator cost in Kinshasa?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You want to buy a generator set for your home<\/strong> or your offices<\/strong> or your factory<\/strong> or for your buildings<\/strong>? Perhaps you're going to build a building with offices and residences? Or maybe you want a whole small<\/strong> generator for your lights. (Read our guide to buying a generator set<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all these uses, you need to think carefully about the type of generator you need and your budget for refuelling it. fuel<\/strong> (the bigger it is, the more it will consume) and for maintain it<\/strong> (spare parts, lubricants, labour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you need a generator soundproof<\/strong> (or silencer<\/strong>), or without soundproofing<\/strong> because it will be a long way from homes or users (a farm<\/strong> for example).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All these aspects have an impact on the product cost<\/strong> you choose, not forgetting the post-purchase follow-up<\/strong>. Even if you take an inexpensive or the most expensive generator, are you sure you'll be able to maintain it<\/strong> and repair it yourself, or will it be a company or a competent, qualified technician? Would you like a warranty after purchase?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This publication briefly presents the costs<\/strong> if you are interested in buying a generator (preferably FG Wilson! \ud83d\ude00).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the things that affects price is soundproofing. A soundproof unit requires a lot more materials and research to reduce vibrations and engine noise. So, below you'll get an idea of the noise generated by an FG Wilson soundproof generator set<\/strong>. The difference in sound may justify the need to pay a little more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A generator open<\/strong> (available to order from RDC) is less costly<\/strong> a GE hooded<\/strong> or soundproof<\/strong> (metal enclosure, acoustic foam, silent exhaust). This is adequate if the user is far from the product.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A generator closed<\/strong> with a bonnet<\/strong> product much less noise<\/strong> (-20 dB on average) <\/strong>than an open group, but it costs more!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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FG Wilson generator noise level level 2<\/strong> (Source: capotage brochure<\/a>).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Noise pollution scale (Source : DUERP<\/a>). A generator FG Wilson P22-1 hooded to level 2<\/strong> works between 58 dB<\/strong> (at 15 m) to 76 dB<\/strong> (at 1 m) at 100% load.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Estimated costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is a table showing estimated prices for FG Wilson soundproofed generators in Kinshasa of various power ratings in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brand<\/th>Model<\/th>Power (kVA)<\/th>Engine<\/th>Options<\/th>Price excl.
(US$)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
FG Wilson<\/td>P22-1<\/td>22 kVA<\/td>Perkins (Optimised
fuel)<\/td>		Soundproof (level 2),
static charger,
controller to
distance D100,
8h tank<\/td>		12.500,00*<\/td><\/tr>
FG Wilson<\/td>P33-3<\/td>33 kVA<\/td>Perkins
(Optimized
fuel)<\/td>		Soundproof (level 2),
static charger,
controller to
distance D100,
8h tank<\/td>		14.500,00*<\/td><\/tr>
FG Wilson<\/td>P65-3<\/td>65 kVA<\/td>Perkins (Optimised
fuel)<\/td>		Soundproof (level 2), static charger,
controller to
distance D100,
8h tank<\/td>		19.350,00*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
*Non-contractual estimated prices for FG Wilson generator sets from 16 to 65 kVA in the DRC. Value added tax of 16% is applicable without proof of exemption (embassy, donation, etc...). Manufacturing guarantee<\/a> over 2 years or 1000 hours of operation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the basic generating set, you can request options such as :<\/p>\n\n\n\n