Stand By Power Generation

[genset]

I am hoping for some feedback from anybody who has lived in Thailand for a while and has experienced the reliability or lack thereof of the electrical grid.

I have manufactured diesel generator control systems in the UK for a number of years. Predominantly Automatic Mains Failure panels for singke phase

(domestic) or three phase (business/manufacturing). An AMF panel is a link between a stand by generator and house/business electrical distribution board.

The AMF panel constantly monitors the state of the mains supply, when it drops below specified parameters the generator will start and once operating the

panel will pass the house/business load to the generator. When a stable mains supply is restored the panel will pass the load back to mains. The complete

Operation of the panel is automatic and requires no user input.

I am considering a move to Thailand and would like to know what if any market exists for control panels such as this.

If you could assist me with information regarding any of the following questions your comments would be greatly appreciated:

1) How reliable is the mains electrical supply in Thailand?

2) Do you or any of your friends own a stand by generator for home or business?

3) Would you consider purchasing a stand by generator for home or business?

4) If you own a generator, does it have an Automatic Mains Failure panel?

5) Does the concept of Automatic Mains Failure stand by power appeal to you?

In advance, I'd like to thank anybody who takes the time to respond to this post, please feel free to email m if you wish.

Kind regards, John

[Mali1964]

I am hoping for some feedback from anybody who has lived in Thailand for a while and has experienced the reliability or lack thereof of the electrical grid.

I have manufactured diesel generator control systems in the UK for a number of years. Predominantly Automatic Mains Failure panels for singke phase

(domestic) or three phase (business/manufacturing). An AMF panel is a link between a stand by generator and house/business electrical distribution board.

The AMF panel constantly monitors the state of the mains supply, when it drops below specified parameters the generator will start and once operating the

panel will pass the house/business load to the generator. When a stable mains supply is restored the panel will pass the load back to mains. The complete

Operation of the panel is automatic and requires no user input.

I am considering a move to Thailand and would like to know what if any market exists for control panels such as this.

If you could assist me with information regarding any of the following questions your comments would be greatly appreciated:

1) How reliable is the mains electrical supply in Thailand?

2) Do you or any of your friends own a stand by generator for home or business?

3) Would you consider purchasing a stand by generator for home or business?

4) If you own a generator, does it have an Automatic Mains Failure panel?

5) Does the concept of Automatic Mains Failure stand by power appeal to you?

In advance, I'd like to thank anybody who takes the time to respond to this post, please feel free to email m if you wish.

Kind regards, John

I've lived in the middle of rural issarn for 2 years & rarely have I seen loss of power for any length of time, but short stops of a few minute's max can occur once maybe twice a month on average,nothing i would worry about investing in myself.

Metered water can be much worse than the loss of electric so its always wise to have stored water on hand.