3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

professor95 wrote:
I am hoping that maybe I can motivate a couple of guys to join in on the prototype process before I make my permanent enclosure this winter. Sharing is extremely beneficial.

I'd love to try and join in to the prototype process you mention. I am on a tightly fixed budget so as long as the modifications aren't too expensive you can count me in. I'm not the most mechanically inclined but can hold my own against most amateur tinkerers like myself. I'm not even close to being in the same league as you and several others on here though. :) I would need instructions on the propane conversion. My only worry is that a 2.5 gallon gas can is about 15 bucks filled if you count can and gas and easier to fill and transport in the back of the truck. Propane cylinders are three or four times more expensive and harder to transport and fill. Plus from my understanding you get less power from propane. My 5er is small and old (1984 24foot) and only has two 5gal propane tanks on it so for more than a couple days of use I would need either extra cylinders or a close place to refill. Not always possible so I wonder if converting would be smart for myself. It's too bad it's not possible to insulate between the gas tank and genset to avoid allowing the tank to act as a sound resonator. It would allow us gas users to continue running with gas while still obtaining the sound reduction.
Thanks,
Rick

PS.Does anyone know what the average run time is for a 3500watt genset on a 5gallon tank of propane?