alchemysa
Veteran Member
Hello all. I picked up this Robin 2KVA / 240volt Generator for $50. The Robin 4 stroke engine starts and runs quite well but its not providing any electricity. (I was told before purchase that it didn't work). I think it has a 'Waikin' generator but I can't find any info on that brand.
How can I test this thing to see if its repairable? First step I guess is to see if the gen is producing any raw juice. The generator has four wires running from the 'dynamo' (is that what its called?) to the control box. Red, black, white and green. Other than getting one of the kids to stick his tongue on these wires how do a test to see if they are 'live'.
Step two I suppose is to see if the control box is usable. Pic 2 shows the inside of the control box (upside down). Apart from dust and cobwebs its pretty tidy except for the obvious burnt or broken part on the circuit board thats encased in plastic. Does anyone know what that bit does and whether it can be repaired? (Or does the whole board need replacing).
This is a bit of a 'project'. I won't be shattered if I cant fix it but I'd love to get it working again. Any help would be appreciated.
How can I test this thing to see if its repairable? First step I guess is to see if the gen is producing any raw juice. The generator has four wires running from the 'dynamo' (is that what its called?) to the control box. Red, black, white and green. Other than getting one of the kids to stick his tongue on these wires how do a test to see if they are 'live'.
Step two I suppose is to see if the control box is usable. Pic 2 shows the inside of the control box (upside down). Apart from dust and cobwebs its pretty tidy except for the obvious burnt or broken part on the circuit board thats encased in plastic. Does anyone know what that bit does and whether it can be repaired? (Or does the whole board need replacing).
This is a bit of a 'project'. I won't be shattered if I cant fix it but I'd love to get it working again. Any help would be appreciated.