Propane generator

[Quick_Draw_McGraw]

Figured I wouldn't clutter up the general forum with this question.

Anyone have any thoughts on propane generators?

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...ci_sku=32905&gclid=CJij-5b-o7cCFa9fQgodwEwA5w

It seems like they would have a few advantages, mostly related to fuel storage.

 

[davek]

The run time on those is usually calculated at 50% load, so keep that in mind.
Since I live where there is no natural gas line propane is also something I've been looking at. Adding enough propane storage to run a long time really adds to the cost.
This caught my eye recently: http://www.generatorsales.com/triple-fuel-generators.asp

 

[pen25]

you can convert most gensets to propane or trifuel easily. just remember that you reduce output capability.

http://www.uscarburetion.com/

 

[turkeyrun]

Thought this was a thread about BEEN. misread propane thought it said methane.

 

[Blackbirdpilot]

Figured I wouldn't clutter up the general forum with this question.

Anyone have any thoughts on propane generators?

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...ci_sku=32905&gclid=CJij-5b-o7cCFa9fQgodwEwA5w

It seems like they would have a few advantages, mostly related to fuel storage.

Thats a nice generator. We are total electric and don't have NG available so we decided on an LP standby generator. We put in a 500 gal tank and a 16kw Generac. We have since converted our cooktop top to propane and also added a heater to the garage. Our generator can run pretty much everything but having a smaller one available would be really nice. I have a cheapo gas one but it grenaded a couple years ago.

 

[pen25]

Thats a nice generator. We are total electric and don't have NG available so we decided on an LP standby generator. We put in a 500 gal tank and a 16kw Generac. We have since converted our cooktop top to propane and also added a heater to the garage. Our generator can run pretty much everything but having a smaller one available would be really nice. I have a cheapo gas one but it grenaded a couple years ago.

do you still have the generator head? if so hit up harbor freight and buy their preditor engine. then get a carb conversion for propane.