Self Energy EG-20 12V Automatic Generator

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Self Energy EG-20 12V Generator

Self Energy EG-20 12V Generator
Completely Automatic 12V Generator.

The Self-Energy EG-20 is an automatic battery charger that enables your Leisure battery to remain 'topped up' no matter where you are!
It uses a small, very neat 2 stroke gas engine/generator set powered by the on-board
motor-home LPG supply ensuring that your battery never falls below operational level (11.9 Volts).

EG20 Self Energy Generator

Image shows: inside of EG20

Highlights

Extremely quiet compared to other generators (only 51dB at 7m).
Runs on LPG (Propane or Butane) from onboard motorhome gas supply.
Fully automatic battery charging, just switch the EG20 on and it works when required.
Lightweight, only 19kg.
Fits Underneath the vehicle therefore saving space.
Works in extreme conditions +50.C to –25.C (when used with propane).
Supplies up to 20 Amps current at 12V.
Ideal for ‘wild camping’ or when no hook-up is available.

Simple to use
The EG-20 has a simple to operate remote wall switch. If the gas tap is 'open', the vehicle engine is switched off and the remote switch on, then you do not have to do anything else.

The System is controlled by a hideaway module, which has an intelligent circuit board, which senses the battery voltage. The control module ensures that the EG20 is activated only when the battery needs topping up. When it does ‘kick in’ it tops the 12V battery up to almost 14.5V. The system also incorporates safety and maintenance indicator lights, which show up any of multiple fault codes.

The unit can run on any existing LPG, propane or Butane gas supply, or we have an option to have refillable LPG tanks fitted. The latter option would free up another external locker and give the option of refilling before the tank is completely empty from a potentially cheaper source. See page 10 in this brochure for more details.

The EG20 can be supplied with optional extras such as an hours meter and a timer unit. The hours meter is beneficial especially for high usage systems so proper servicing intervals can be adhered to and the timer allows the user to automatically set when the unit should be on or off.

Benefits

Be independent from mains power supply.
No more TV cutting out in the middle of your favourite film.
No need to worry about flattening your battery by using to many appliances.
Guaranteed power, whatever the weather.
No more complains of noisy generators from your neighbours.

EG20 - Options
EG220 Bridge - connects engine battery and leisure battery. Enables charging and discharging of both.

The EG-20 comes standard delivered with the following items.

Control Module		12V Switch
EG20 Cradle		Cable

The Self Energy EG-20 installed in a lateral position. (The example right is installed on a Ford Transit Chassis).
	Self Energy EG-20 installed in a central position. (The example left is installed on a Fiat Ducato Chassis)

Technical Specifications
Total weight (kg)	19 kg with full lubricant tank
Height (mm)	250 (necessary for installation 280)
Width (mm)	380 (necessary for installation 400)
Length (mm)	565 (necessary for installation 700)
Nominal voltage	12 V (charges batteries to 14.5V)
Nominal current	Maximum 20A
Fuel	Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) 30mBar
Fuel consumption (LPG)	0.27 kg/hour of continuous running *
Typical Fuel consumption (LPG)	0.4-0.5 kg / day (in winter)
Consumption of lubricant (2 Stroke)	1 litre per 115 hours of running *
Sound level (installed under van floor)	51 Db (by seven metres)
LPG pressure	30 mbar ± 2 (regulators pressure of the van)
Working temperature	From +50°C to -25°C (using Propane Gas)

*The EG20 has been projected to start and disconnect automatically,
working only the strictly necessary time.