Dual Fuel Generators
Starting the research phase of getting a "portable" dual fuel (LP/gas) generator for emergency back-up power for the S/B house. Any thoughts or experiences I should be considering? I say "portable" ...
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ktmrfs wrote:
there are honda conversions that are tri-fuel. I have my honda 2000 and honda 2200 converted to run on gasoline or natural gas. I have the jet to switch to propane if needed. Conversion is easy and I have a hose for the generators that plugs into the NG BBQ line outside the house. Conversion kit is from hutch mountain. At least with NG no worry about running out of fuel!
Generator runs fine on NG or propane. Coupled it with a transfer switch that lets me run 6 internal circuits in the house. Furnace, Fridge, lights in some rooms and kitchen and living room outlets.
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Note: The thread starter ("OP") wanted it for his "S&B" (sticks & bricks) house - *NOT* an RV.
As well as something in the "interim" before purchasing a larger (and more expensive) whole house generator sometime in the future.
My Yamaha 2200iS has been converted to tri-fuel.
I have *NO* intention of (ever) running it on gasoline!
NO problems with "bad" gasoline, adding StaBil or SeaFoam, and/or the need to clean a carburetor.
No need for (or to re-fill) propane tanks - but either gasoline or propane are always a "possibility".
It has been used successfully during power outages on Natural Gas (Unlimited supply!) and Propane - the propane was only for testing purposes.
It has performed flawlessly!
Powers everything I want to run at my S&B.
(*NOT* a central heating-A/C, system - but OK for a window A/C, fridge, TV, etc.)
Gen outside, heavy-duty extension cord with multiple taps to the interior of my house...:C
The conversion was done by Central Marine Diesel, (Google it).
Send the gen's carb, they convert it (was about $100 at the time), all done by mail. That included the mods to the carb, fuel block (adjust settings between/for propane and/or nat gas), regulator and hoses. Very satisfied with their work! (I'm in Calif - they're in Maine!).
They also sell new (all sizes) gens already converted.
Might add - I already had the gasoline (only) fueled Yam gen. On gasoline it would run my RV 15000 btu a/c with no problem.
Yes, I still have a "dedicated" gasoline powered gen for my 5th.
BTW - One more reason for tri-fuel for portable gens - even if gasoline is not in the cards. Sometime it might be for sale!
Just one more nice feature.
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