The PMi Series is the leisure and semi-professional inverter range: the same principle as the P Series in a simpler, lighter and cheaper package. Inverter output means stable power for phones, laptops, televisions and chargers, and economy mode adjusts engine speed to the load for lower fuel use and noise. At 22kg the PMi 2000 is a genuinely carryable generator; the PMi 3000 adds a 10 litre tank and six hours run time for people who need to leave it running.
Emissions Compliance
Stage V certified. Every model in this range meets the Stage V non-road mobile machinery emissions standard, which is a condition of entry on many local authority, London and principal contractor sites.
Specification
| Specification |
Value |
| Model |
PMi3000 |
| Product Code |
PR282SXI002 |
| Fuel |
Petrol |
| Engine Brand |
Pramac |
| Standby / Max Power |
3.0 max kVA |
| Continuous Power (COP) |
2.8 kVA |
| Run Time |
6.00 @50% |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
555x415x465 |
| Weight |
38 |
| Socket Configuration |
2x230V 13A / 1x 12V DC |
| Notes |
68 dB(A) @7m |
The PMi Series Inverter Generator Range
| Model |
Product Code |
Max Power |
Rated Power |
Tank |
Run Time @50% |
Noise (LWA) |
Dimensions |
Weight |
| PMi 2000 |
PR162SXIY02 |
1900 W |
1700 W |
3.5 L |
3.00 h |
89 dB(A) |
535x305x460 |
22 kg |
| PMi 3000 |
PR282SXI002 |
3000 W |
2800 W |
10 L |
6.00 h |
96 dB(A) |
555x400x450 |
38 kg |
Both are recoil start with 2x230V 13A UK sockets. The PMi 2000 adds two USB outlets and a 12V DC socket; the PMi 3000 has a 12V 6A DC output.
Key Features
- Inverter output — stable power for sensitive electronics — phones, laptops, televisions and battery chargers — which a conventional generator can damage.
- Economy mode — the engine tracks the load rather than running at full speed, cutting fuel use and noise significantly on light loads.
- 22kg on the PMi 2000 — light enough for one person to carry to a pitch, a boat or a stall.
- 10 litre tank on the PMi 3000 — six hours at 50% load, which covers an evening or a working day of intermittent use.
- USB and 12V DC — charge devices directly, and top up leisure batteries without an inverter.
- UK domestic sockets — 2x230V BS1363 13A, so appliances plug straight in without adaptors.
Suitable Applications
The PMi range is aimed at camping and caravanning, boating, allotments and outbuildings, market stalls and food trailers, small events, and home use during power cuts. It also suits light trade work — a plasterer or decorator running lights and a small tool — where a full site generator is more than the job needs. For continuous professional use, or where 110V site supply is required, the E, ES or P Series are the correct ranges.
How to Use
- Site the generator on firm level ground in the open air with clearance for cooling airflow and exhaust.
- Check engine oil and fuel levels before starting.
- Confirm the total connected load is within the rating, allowing headroom for motor starting currents.
- Start the engine and let it stabilise before applying load.
- Connect loads at the socket panel using correctly rated leads.
- Shed the load before shutting down, then stop the engine and let it cool before refuelling.
Warning: Never operate a generator indoors, in a partially enclosed space, or anywhere exhaust can reach an occupied area. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is colourless, odourless and fatal.
Safety Information
- Operate only in the open air, well clear of doors, windows and air intakes.
- Never refuel a hot or running engine.
- Do not connect to a building's fixed wiring without a correctly specified changeover arrangement.
- Use only leads and connectors rated for the outlet, inspected before each use.
- Keep fuel and flammables away from the exhaust and hot surfaces.
- Earth the set in accordance with the site electrical arrangement.
Inspection and Maintenance
Check oil, fuel and the air filter daily, and inspect the socket panel, leads and residual current protection before each use. Service intervals follow the engine manufacturer's schedule by running hours. Generators used as work equipment fall under PUWER, and the outlets and any supplied leads fall within the site inspection and test regime.
What's Included
- PMi inverter generator in the model ordered
- Operator manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: PMi or P Series?
The P Series is the professional range: PowerRush starting capacity, lower noise and a broader output range. The PMi is the leisure and semi-professional equivalent, lighter and cheaper, without PowerRush.
Q: Will it run a fridge or a freezer?
Usually yes on the PMi 3000, but check the starting surge rather than the running watts — motors draw several times their running current for a moment on start-up.
Q: Can I charge a leisure battery?
Yes, both have a 12V DC output for battery charging alongside the 230V sockets.
Q: Is it quiet enough for a campsite?
Inverter sets are far quieter than open-frame generators, particularly in economy mode. Many campsites still restrict generator use by time of day, so check the site rules.
