generators in condos

[badkuk]

hi peeps,

Do condos generally allow tenants to run generators? i think some units have balconies where a small (>1kW) genset will fit? i'm just thinking about situations where the condo's genset fails. tia

[glenn manikis]

hi peeps,

Do condos generally allow tenants to run generators? i think some units have balconies where a small (>1kW) genset will fit? i'm just thinking about situations where the condo's genset fails. tia

kung silent type why not?

usually gensets are very durable.. lalong lalo na sa M.M. na bihira lang ang brownouts.... kung bnew na cummins, perkins, google, yung genset na gamit ng condo... generally matibay po yan... kahit continous operation pa gamitin for years...... nasa nag me-maintain nalang kung regular ang maintenance nila sa gensets... usually naman change oil lang ang ginagawa sa gensets....

if may gensets naman yung condo... no need na po...

unless nalang may goods kayo na hindi pwedeng mawalan ng power... buy kayo ng standby gensets for backup....

a small condo unit would need at least 2.5kva...

[ghosthunter]

hi peeps,

Do condos generally allow tenants to run generators? i think some units have balconies where a small (>1kW) genset will fit? i'm just thinking about situations where the condo's genset fails. tia

It is a case to case basis... but usually it is okay IF it is a silent type genset.

[Altis6453]

hi peeps,

Do condos generally allow tenants to run generators? i think some units have balconies where a small (>1kW) genset will fit? i'm just thinking about situations where the condo's genset fails. tia

A sure way to know is to check your condo's house rules and master deed.

Generally, if the genset emits loud noise or vibration, or even smoke which causes nuisance to other condo residents (or maybe even a health hazard), your property manager or association can prohibit its use. The more common device I see being used in condo residences is an inverter which I think is battery-powered.

[number001]

If it vibrates, it could weaken and eventually damage the floor structure where it is installed.

[shadow]

If it vibrates, it could weaken and eventually damage the floor structure where it is installed.

sobra ka naman, ano yun jack hammer? less than 1KW lang daw yun genset

[glenn manikis]

If it vibrates, it could weaken and eventually damage the floor structure where it is installed.

lagyan mo lang ng goma ng truck (cut into pieces lang) hindi mo na mapapancin na nag vivibrate yun... lalo na kung gas powered gensets... wala din noise... humm nalang ang maririnig mo.... ni hindi nga nila malalaman na may genset ka nga eh...

[glenn manikis]

It is a case to case basis... but usually it is okay IF it is a silent type genset.

add mo na din sir... gasoline powered...

[badkuk]

hmm, come to think of it i've never seen a diesel genset na ganun kaliit...usually 2.8kW pataas.

imho malabo rin naman magkaproblema ung genset ng condo. Etong opisina kasi namin, while not that old(20 years), ilang beses na rin nagkaproblema sa transformer/genset/water pump. Just thinking if we'd expect the same after living in a condo for that long.


Sabagay, if you live in higher floors, you got bigger problems than having no lights: no elevators :D

[vinj]

IMO, chances are bawal yan unless patago mo gamitin which is kinda hard. You'll have to refer to the deed of restrictions and your building admin. Definitely you cannot piggy it onto your condo wiring system so if ever, it will be genset where appliances or lights will be directly plugged into.

The question would be, is it worth it? Usually the condo genset should work for most occasions given that is supposed to be tested and maintained regularly.

[Retz]

hassle lang yan sir imo. in extreme cases pag pumalya ang genset ng condo or kung may power crisis talaga just like in gensan and cotabato.

[ghosthunter]

add mo na din sir... gasoline powered...

depends, meron din kasi LPG fueled gensets.

[ghosthunter]

IMO, chances are bawal yan unless patago mo gamitin which is kinda hard. You'll have to refer to the deed of restrictions and your building admin. Definitely you cannot piggy it onto your condo wiring system so if ever, it will be genset where appliances or lights will be directly plugged into.

The question would be, is it worth it? Usually the condo genset should work for most occasions given that is supposed to be tested and maintained regularly.

some condos don't have a building genset for the resident units... just for the common areas and elevators.

[number001]

Also to consider, how the developers wired your electricity to the main switch. It wouldn't look nice to run wires (even if you put it in conduit pvc pipes) across the living room to the balcony.

You might also need to upgrade your panel box to accommodate another circuit breaker or even better a double throw breaker.

[vinj]

some condos don't have a building genset for the resident units... just for the common areas and elevators.

Just to add, for those who have power to the units, it may not be 100% back-up power. Usually it just powers up the ref, stove a few lights and an outlet or two.

[lowslowbenz]

some condos don't have a building genset for the resident units... just for the common areas and elevators.

+1, the condo where I used to rent had this set-up. So if its black-out, mainit sa loob ng bahay.

[ghosthunter]

Also to consider, how the developers wired your electricity to the main switch. It wouldn't look nice to run wires (even if you put it in conduit pvc pipes) across the living room to the balcony.

You might also need to upgrade your panel box to accommodate another circuit breaker or even better a double throw breaker.

Double throw breaker is best so there is no accident to having power from the building "mixing" with the power from the genset.

[ghosthunter]

+1, the condo where I used to rent had this set-up. So if its black-out, mainit sa loob ng bahay.

That is the current setup at my condo. So when power goes out, so does the lights at my place. To counter this (without a genset), I just maintain a few emergency lights plus a couple of UPS for the often used areas (my bedroom, kitchen, etc).

[NightRock]

Yung set up din sa condo where I stayed (university tower) parang Ref lang at isang outlet ang may power when the gen set is on... hindi ko pa na check pano ang billing non? hehehe

[ghosthunter]

Yung set up din sa condo where I stayed (university tower) parang Ref lang at isang outlet ang may power when the gen set is on... hindi ko pa na check pano ang billing non? hehehe

I think it is included in your condo's monthly/annual association due.