I once tried it on a forklift that ran on gasoline and could be switched to propane. The engine spluttered and gave off some puffs of black smoke. It took it a couple of minutes to recover. One should always let the engine run off one sort of fuel before switching. Cars and forklifts have a switch with an "OFF" position between the two fuels to allow on to run out before the other is introduced into the system.
Nice video Are you still running that same supply hose? According to rwhose that is not rated for natural gas but im not really sure what could be the problem. If its rated for 500psi and im only running 1/2 pound after the ng meter what could be the problem? any thougths? O
Remember you will lose 10% of your rated hp and therefore watts using propane, and lose another 10% using natural gas. (Using natural gas you will lose 20% of your rated watts compared with using gasoline). Example: If your generator is rated at 5000 Surge Watts/4000 Rated Watts using gasoline. Using Natural Gas you will have 4000 Surge Watts/3200 Rated Watts.
I don't think that would be a good idea - the smaller the Propane tank the quicker it will freeze ....In fact they suggest 100# tank for a generator in good weather....
The motor has it's own governor and my generator does not have a throttle. So really you only control the air fuel mix with the valve just above the regulator.
The gas meter is on the opposite side of the house. There is a gas line near my electrical box that goes to my gas stove. Is there any reason why I could not tap into that line? I have not purchased a generator yet, but looking to do so. Are all generators available to be converted to natural gas?
@BigRed- thanks for the tip! Good to know. I got my generator conversion done this past weekend and it works great! I did a full load test, while I plugged my Fluke meter into one of the outlets to measure Hz. It never dropped below 60Hz even while i turned our electric cooktop stove on. so i have the feed adjusted right.
I have used propane in my truck for 15 years and it is recommended to switch from LP to gasoline at least once a week and run for at least 10min or so. If not your seals will dry out, and needle and float in your carb will definitely malfunction! I have a Coleman generator with the LP/Natural gas conversion kit I installed 3 years ago and I switch from LP to gas on the go. You should install a gas rated fuel shut off before the regulator, shut this off first then turn on the regular gas.
really should be a plumber if you guys are tapping into your gaslines ,propane . but with that being said always favor larger hose and full port valves. that means what it says the valve its self doent choke down the size of the hose your going with. also if you have appliance down line you depend on. (tankless water.or furnace . it could affect. . maybe not these smaller standbys but watch it as you go bigger. more so with the natural gas but it happens,propane u can boost it up more.
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Never mind I figured it out. Me and Jose Cuervo are thinking too much.
ReplyDeleteHow Much does it cost? Neat idea never seen one before. Defiantly am going to do. but I need some cost factors. Al
ReplyDeleteJust got my kit. Thanks for the video. Good job.
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ReplyDeleteas long as the engine is running at the stock rpm's(like it is) it will not affect the power output.
ReplyDeleteWhat model generator is that?
ReplyDeletevery interesting, Do you notice a power loss at the electric tool?
ReplyDeleteI once tried it on a forklift that ran on gasoline and could be switched to propane. The engine spluttered and gave off some puffs of black smoke. It took it a couple of minutes to recover. One should always let the engine run off one sort of fuel before switching. Cars and forklifts have a switch with an "OFF" position between the two fuels to allow on to run out before the other is introduced into the system.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if you can attach a gas quick connect to the regulator on the generator?
ReplyDeleteNice video Are you still running that same supply hose? According to rwhose that is not rated for natural gas but im not really sure what could be the problem. If its rated for 500psi and im only running 1/2 pound after the ng meter what could be the problem? any thougths? O
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ReplyDeleteNice Video!
ReplyDeleteRemember you will lose 10% of your rated hp and therefore watts using propane, and lose another 10% using natural gas. (Using natural gas you will lose 20% of your rated watts compared with using gasoline). Example: If your generator is rated at 5000 Surge Watts/4000 Rated Watts using gasoline. Using Natural Gas you will have 4000 Surge Watts/3200 Rated Watts.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that would be a good idea - the smaller the Propane tank
ReplyDeletethe quicker it will freeze ....In fact they suggest 100# tank for a generator in good weather....
The motor has it's own governor and my generator does not have a throttle. So really you only control the air fuel mix with the valve just above the regulator.
ReplyDeleteI was planning a similar conversion but by using LPG for converting my snow blower.
ReplyDeleteHow is the engine speed regulated (governor) on that type of setup ?
Great video, very informative thanks so much.
Cool setup. I just love YouTube, because awesome people like you take the time to try to help others (in addition to showing off your ingenuity :)
ReplyDeleteThe gas meter is on the opposite side of the house. There is a gas line near my electrical box that goes to my gas stove. Is there any reason why I could not tap into that line?
ReplyDeleteI have not purchased a generator yet, but looking to do so. Are all generators available to be converted to natural gas?
@BigRed- thanks for the tip! Good to know. I got my generator conversion done this past weekend and it works great! I did a full load test, while I plugged my Fluke meter into one of the outlets to measure Hz. It never dropped below 60Hz even while i turned our electric cooktop stove on. so i have the feed adjusted right.
ReplyDeleteGood video Informative.
ReplyDeleteI have used propane in my truck for 15 years and it is recommended to switch from LP to gasoline at least once a week and run for at least 10min or so. If not your seals will dry out, and needle and float in your carb will definitely malfunction! I have a Coleman generator with the LP/Natural gas conversion kit I installed 3 years ago and I switch from LP to gas on the go. You should install a gas rated fuel shut off before the regulator, shut this off first then turn on the regular gas.
ReplyDeleteother than the carb was hanging there. to funny
ReplyDeletereally should be a plumber if you guys are tapping into your gaslines ,propane .
ReplyDeletebut with that being said always favor larger hose and full port valves. that means what it says the valve its self doent choke down the size of the hose your going with. also if you have appliance down line you depend on. (tankless water.or furnace . it could affect. . maybe not these smaller standbys but watch it as you go bigger. more so with the natural gas but it happens,propane u can boost it up more.
I admire this article for the well-researched content and excellent wording. I got so involved in this material that I couldn’t stop reading. I am impressed with your work and skill. Thank you so much. Westinghouse portable generators reviews
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