I see LP weighs 4.2lbs per gallon. I’ve been looking into a way I can use propane for my Firman WHO3242 generator for a reasonable cost, currently to fill a 20lb tank it costs $5.70/g, a 100lb tank $4 a gallon, my 500g tank- last summer fill, $1.29/g and lots of run time if I go that route. I heat with free wood so I don’t use much propane from the big tank so I think I’ll go that route.
I’d probably go that last route too, just make sure you have proper regulators and all is hooked up correctly and certified. You don’t want any issues with a tank that large
What up so how many gallons of gas would that of taken? Seems like propane is the way to go. If power went out for a extended period I'd rather store that then gas(therapeutically speaking I don't have a backup system yet, still looking into all options). And much easier refueling with propane rather then refiling it with gas....two 40 gallons tanks could get a few days...depends on price or the tanks and if it's cheaper to buy or rent
I crunched some numbers for my dual fuel generator and came up with the following: 15 lbs propane tank is = 1.9 gallons of gasoline in terms of run time. From the looks of it with the numbers he puts out, this Honda generator probably has about the same burn rate ratio. As for propane around where I live, doing tank swaps is ~$27 per 15 lbs propane tank. However, a local filling station when filling at least 30 lbs propane tanks you bring to them is far cheaper. I mean half the price per lb of propane or less. When dealing with larger propane tanks, there is the question of how do you transport and store these tanks? A fully fueled 30 lbs propane tank weighs over 50 lbs. When you start talking about running for days off a propane tank, you start getting into maybe they come out to your place to fill up the massive stationary tank you have setup. I suppose if you already have a large propane tank because you don't have natural gas, then you are good to go. At least with my generator and older fridge with no soft start capabilities setup for it, the fridge draws enough on start when the generator is on ECO mode to cause my UPS for my computer setup to trip. With ECO mode off, the generator can swallow the surge. This leads me to think the real reason for an ECO mode switch is to have the generator run with enough kinetic energy overhead to handle single phase motor hard starts. Without the fridge, ECO mode works fine in terms of not having any voltage sags as my A/C is inverter based, so starts very softly. Of course this means to make everything happy on your inverter generator, you may need to burn the fuel faster when dealing with hard start appliances. A 30 lbs propane tank should run my place all day with some inverter based A/C action on a hot day. Maybe something to consider for a house or large apartment, which I have done, is the cool room concept were one room has a window based or portable dual hose air conditioner. Normally, you run this room cooler than the rest of the house as it will be the room you spend the most time in on hot summer days. Especially with a portable unit, while usually not as nice as other solutions in some ways such as noise, it could be moved between rooms without too much effort. In an emergency situation, you will have a room to go to that the generator can power if you can't power a whole house central A/C system. When you get to this scale, consider running some electronic equipment, and running a refrigerator, then a 30 lbs propane tank becomes an all day solution, even in the summer.
So the generator was used to only power ac units ? Which was 1/3 generator capacity so if u had to use 80-90% u would use double the amount of propane. So 1-2 propane tanks a day to keep ac, lights and refrigerators going. U could probably run generator 8-12 duty cycle.
It was connected to the house, so whatever else was on, lights, computers, ceiling fans, fridge, but you are correct, if I was maxed out, prob need two 20 lb tanks. I did end up buying a larger 100 lb tank
@@SuperRobkar yes I did. You need 1000 BTU’s per horsepower to properly run the engine. . Running the engine on less than rated RPMs can cause additional wear on piston rings, camshaft lobes, push rods and valves. You can’t get that rate of delivery from a small tank even if you are using the right size lpg orifice.
@@jerryhughes5380 if this were a fixed speed generator and I was maxing out the watts being used, then I’d agree with you. But that’s not the case here.
Nice. Where did you get the manifold setup?
What's the names of the lightest and the most quietest 4,000w gas generators with electric start and or Remote start that can use gas or propane ?
I see LP weighs 4.2lbs per gallon. I’ve been looking into a way I can use propane for my Firman WHO3242 generator for a reasonable cost, currently to fill a 20lb tank it costs $5.70/g, a 100lb tank $4 a gallon, my 500g tank- last summer fill, $1.29/g and lots of run time if I go that route. I heat with free wood so I don’t use much propane from the big tank so I think I’ll go that route.
I’d probably go that last route too, just make sure you have proper regulators and all is hooked up correctly and certified. You don’t want any issues with a tank that large
What up so how many gallons of gas would that of taken? Seems like propane is the way to go. If power went out for a extended period I'd rather store that then gas(therapeutically speaking I don't have a backup system yet, still looking into all options). And much easier refueling with propane rather then refiling it with gas....two 40 gallons tanks could get a few days...depends on price or the tanks and if it's cheaper to buy or rent
I crunched some numbers for my dual fuel generator and came up with the following:
15 lbs propane tank is = 1.9 gallons of gasoline in terms of run time.
From the looks of it with the numbers he puts out, this Honda generator probably has about the same burn rate ratio.
As for propane around where I live, doing tank swaps is ~$27 per 15 lbs propane tank. However, a local filling station when filling at least 30 lbs propane tanks you bring to them is far cheaper. I mean half the price per lb of propane or less.
When dealing with larger propane tanks, there is the question of how do you transport and store these tanks? A fully fueled 30 lbs propane tank weighs over 50 lbs. When you start talking about running for days off a propane tank, you start getting into maybe they come out to your place to fill up the massive stationary tank you have setup. I suppose if you already have a large propane tank because you don't have natural gas, then you are good to go.
At least with my generator and older fridge with no soft start capabilities setup for it, the fridge draws enough on start when the generator is on ECO mode to cause my UPS for my computer setup to trip. With ECO mode off, the generator can swallow the surge. This leads me to think the real reason for an ECO mode switch is to have the generator run with enough kinetic energy overhead to handle single phase motor hard starts. Without the fridge, ECO mode works fine in terms of not having any voltage sags as my A/C is inverter based, so starts very softly. Of course this means to make everything happy on your inverter generator, you may need to burn the fuel faster when dealing with hard start appliances.
A 30 lbs propane tank should run my place all day with some inverter based A/C action on a hot day. Maybe something to consider for a house or large apartment, which I have done, is the cool room concept were one room has a window based or portable dual hose air conditioner. Normally, you run this room cooler than the rest of the house as it will be the room you spend the most time in on hot summer days. Especially with a portable unit, while usually not as nice as other solutions in some ways such as noise, it could be moved between rooms without too much effort. In an emergency situation, you will have a room to go to that the generator can power if you can't power a whole house central A/C system. When you get to this scale, consider running some electronic equipment, and running a refrigerator, then a 30 lbs propane tank becomes an all day solution, even in the summer.
Nice kit where did u purchase it ?
Nash fuel. I got mine on eBay it was about 60
So the generator was used to only power ac units ? Which was 1/3 generator capacity so if u had to use 80-90% u would use double the amount of propane. So 1-2 propane tanks a day to keep ac, lights and refrigerators going. U could probably run generator 8-12 duty cycle.
It was connected to the house, so whatever else was on, lights, computers, ceiling fans, fridge, but you are correct, if I was maxed out, prob need two 20 lb tanks. I did end up buying a larger 100 lb tank
How does that inverter unit handle your dryer?
The heating element is 5300 watts, should be able to handle, but I wouldn’t use the generator for the dryer, I’d air dry them
@@SuperRobkar yea I would too I was just curious. Thanks
What are the specs on that power cord? It looks like your running off a 110 outlet.
30 amp 10 ga 120/240 cord
Is it something you built? @@SuperRobkar
@@rdance3 no I think that’s a generac generator cord
How long can it run a refrigerator
I’d bet about 15 hours tops . If you only have a frig get a smaller Gen or a portable lifepo4 battery with inverter
Dude add the black line between the first reg and the garretts reg not between the garretts reg and the gen you will have better fuel efficiency
What’s a Garrett?
Do you understand the purpose of the Garetts safety diaphram?
Yes I do and I didn't tell you to take it out just to move it closer to the generator
I think you need a minimum 100 pound LPG tank to power this size generator.
You did watch the video, yes?
@@SuperRobkar yes I did. You need 1000 BTU’s per horsepower to properly run the engine. . Running the engine on less than rated RPMs can cause additional wear on piston rings, camshaft lobes, push rods and valves. You can’t get that rate of delivery from a small tank even if you are using the right size lpg orifice.
@@jerryhughes5380 if this were a fixed speed generator and I was maxing out the watts being used, then I’d agree with you. But that’s not the case here.
@@SuperRobkar enjoy your generator, while it lasts.