3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
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This sounds a LOT like a discussion that often occurs regarding gasoline/ignition model airplane engines. 99% of these engines are 2 stroke engines that use fuel/oil mixture.
The fuel line we use for gasoline model airplane engines is "Tygon". People have noticed that it begins to harden and lose its flexibility when E10 gasoline is used. Some say that the diaphragm in the Walbro type carbs also ages quicker.
Some people will use Coleman lantern fluid instead of gasoline. Others will use 100LL aviation fuel. I've tried the 100LL gas and did not notice any performance difference (power or operating temp) but did not use it enough to be able to comment on its long-term benefits. I did like it because it smelled better than gasoline (a concern when you may carry the plane and support equipment in your car or, in my case, camper). I have read where you may have more buildup in the engine due to the lead content.
I have only seen one gas station in my area (about 30 miles away) that advertises its fuel to be 100% gasoline with no alcohol. If it were closer, I might buy all my fuel from there.
The good old-fashioned "glow fuel" engines, which are generally smaller than practical for gas/ignition, run on a mixture of methanol/oil/nitro. They are notorious for internal corrosion if not cleaned/stored properly. Bearings will often need to be replaced due to this reason, not for wear. The gasoline engines have virtually NO problem with internal corrosion (but remember, these are 2 strokes with oil added).
I've gotten to the point where I almost never fly a glow-fuel powered plane. Just too messy. I like the electrics for the smaller planes (ease of use) and gasoline for the larger ones (less cleanup).
The fuel line we use for gasoline model airplane engines is "Tygon". People have noticed that it begins to harden and lose its flexibility when E10 gasoline is used. Some say that the diaphragm in the Walbro type carbs also ages quicker.
Some people will use Coleman lantern fluid instead of gasoline. Others will use 100LL aviation fuel. I've tried the 100LL gas and did not notice any performance difference (power or operating temp) but did not use it enough to be able to comment on its long-term benefits. I did like it because it smelled better than gasoline (a concern when you may carry the plane and support equipment in your car or, in my case, camper). I have read where you may have more buildup in the engine due to the lead content.
I have only seen one gas station in my area (about 30 miles away) that advertises its fuel to be 100% gasoline with no alcohol. If it were closer, I might buy all my fuel from there.
The good old-fashioned "glow fuel" engines, which are generally smaller than practical for gas/ignition, run on a mixture of methanol/oil/nitro. They are notorious for internal corrosion if not cleaned/stored properly. Bearings will often need to be replaced due to this reason, not for wear. The gasoline engines have virtually NO problem with internal corrosion (but remember, these are 2 strokes with oil added).
I've gotten to the point where I almost never fly a glow-fuel powered plane. Just too messy. I like the electrics for the smaller planes (ease of use) and gasoline for the larger ones (less cleanup).
