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Post by kkbhf on Mar 5, 2016 19:16:10 GMT
I'm thinking of adding a tri-fuel kit to my gas generator in order to have the option of using propane. I use the genny infrequently and would like a fuel that stores well long term.
How much propane does one use compared to a gallon of gas?
Are there problems with temperature?
Anything else I should be aware of?
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Post by spacecase0 on Mar 6, 2016 1:42:26 GMT
only thing I know about them is that they burn very clean, so your generator last longer when running propane
temperature issues should not be there unless you run small propane tanks in the very cold weather, I would think the instructions in the kit will tell you how big of a tank you need to be running, but hopefully you will be running on a full size home tank
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Post by graywolf on Mar 6, 2016 15:36:03 GMT
You might need bigger jets at your elevation. You'll want propane tank(s) bigger than barbeque size anyway so freezing up the tank while running a small generator will be unlikely unless it gets stupid cold...which it might where you are. It's all on line once you know your generator's usage rate. Propane is a good deal in cold since you don't need to choke it. Look into adding remote start/stop while you are at it.
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Post by michiganfarmer on Mar 10, 2016 12:54:30 GMT
I considered using a propane genny to power my vacuum pump on my maple trees. I talked to the local propane place. THey said that have a couple cutomers who have whole house back up generators for power outtages, ad they use 100 gallons of propane every 24 hours. They said propane gennys use much more fuel than gas. I went to a diesel. Diesel fuel stores very well long term
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