Johannesburg, South Africa - Robin Subaru generators, distributed by Goscor Power Products division from Goscor Pty Ltd, reach record sales during the current blackout in Cape Town South Africa.
Cape Town South Africa has been suffering a power blackout since 18 February 2006. The cause of the blackout is not quite clear. Premier Ebrahim Rasool expressed alarm and concern about the reparation delays at Koeberg, Cape Town'. Eskom Chief Executive Thulani Gcabashe and Public Enterprises Minister Alec Erwin have confirmed that the damage to Unit 1 was the subject of a criminal investigation.
Extensive load shedding in Cape Town Metro resulted in a complete CBD blackout by Tuesday 21 February 2006. Hope has been expressed that the city´s power will be back by the weekend of 25 January 2006.
Eskom could offer no assurances that blackouts would not occur during the winter. Cape Town citizens are flocking to their nearest outdoor shops to stock up on any form of light and electricity generating equipment - from gas lamps, to camping gear.
Engines and Forestry division at Goscor (Pty) Limited also reported record sales of Robin Subaru generators suitable for household use, and an increase in production has been ordered in light of seasonal changes.
Users that are familiar with the Amps/phase required could use simple formulas to calculate the kVA required in order to supply sufficient power based on their needs and purchase the correct generator.
Robin Subaru generators are known for their extremely quiet operation and economical fuel consumption, with high quality output with continuous operating hours of up to 7 hours at 50hz and 8 hours at 60hz depending on the generator used.
New generation inverter technology generators prove to be extremely popular. These generators include a power saving mode, are capable of delivering increased power on demand and are also equipped with a built in inverter circuit that protects sensitive electronics.
During a recent field test, a Robin Subaru R 1700i Generator powered 1 x JADE LR, 1 x pc (laptop), 1 x 21" LCD TV screen, 1 x Video recorder, 1 x light fitting during a field demonstration.
"The generator did not switch up to provide additional power. It remained in low power mode, thus providing more than 5 hours continuous use with no need to top up the petrol. The demonstration took place less than 10 meters from the generator, and could hardly be heard above the conversation level", reported Francois Collin from F. Collin logistics and consulting.