Ultimate 100 LB Propane Tank Setup - Duromax XP12000EH 12000 Watt Hybrid Generator - Step by Step
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In this video I'll give you a detailed description of my research and hook up of a 100 lb propane tank to my 12000 Watt hybrid Duromax generator. This is the most detailed video you will see on TH-cam for this kind of hook up, and it could work with any other hybrid generator as well. If you want this setup, check out the links below.
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Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It has helped me tremendously. My husband always did this kind of stuff, but since he passed away I am learning to do it. I didn't know what the heck I was supposed to do with all these parts, but now I do. Thanks again.
I realize this is an older video, but kudos to you, man. You patiently took the time to document this setup, and this level of detail and explanation is rare in YT. I’m going to source these parts and build the same. Thanks again!
Glad it helped!
I used the propane regulator that came with my duel fuel generator . I changed the fill valves that came with the 100 lb tank so that I could have a propane co come to fill my tank. It worked great and ran more than 36 hrs during hurricane IAN here in Florida . It was a champion duel fuel gen 9000kwh.
Awesome
It wasted 100lb tank in 36 hours?
Just wanted to thank you for your research. I was going down the rabbit hole trying to set up my generator with a 100 lb tank and ran across your video that saved me hours of research. 😁
Glad I could help
Thanks for posting this vid. I did basically the same setup. I went with a steel braided 18ft hose and no quick disconnects. But the advise you gave on the regulator was a huge help. Thank you.
Thank You Sir for the in depth, step by step, and fittings description You demonstrated and walked methodically through the whole process. I am buying this generator and the whole complete set up; identical to Your set up. Thank You again. 🤝
I just ordered an XP13000 due for delivery next week and will be doing the exact same setup! Thank you for attaching every part on Amazon, i will be ordering all as well!
Awesome. Let me know how it works out
Excellent details, I have been running mine on gasoline for two years and have been wanting have the propane option as well and you just help tremendously with this video.
Thank you!
I tried this same set up and it worked flawlessly. Thank you for you time and effort. This was amazing, you save me because the regulators I kept getting were just giving me no luck. The propane shops just did not want to help or just make me spend crazy money. I got a second set up connection just in case. I gave up till I saw your video. This was so dummy proof. YOU ROCK MAN!!!!!
So glad it worked for you
Absolutely great video. Thank you. Has all the details no one wants to spend the time telling you about.
Well thought through. You saved me so much research time. I am setting up this same generator to power my house in case of a major power outage, don't think that i would've even known that this kind of setup could've been done. It is quick and efficient and will work perfectly for me as I am setting up 2 100 lb tanks. With this setup I can easily switch between tanks without any issues, so I basically bought 2 of everything. I also like that I can check the gauge for gas levels. Thank you so much for sharing the information.
Glad you watched. Let me know how it works.
Thank you for this very detailed tutorial! We hope your DuroMax serves you well (4 years later!)
Still going strong
Very helpful! My XP12000EH is scheduled for delivery 6/13. Your video gave me what I need in terms of info! Imagine your 100# propane tank is my household natural gas line. I'll use a Nash regulator attached to a gas line stub with shutoff and screw on a Nash regulator. Can use same hose and quick disconnect setup as you and should be able to run tri-fuel. Your video was very helpful, so THANK YOU!
Thanks a lot for putting this out there! Exactly what I needed as I'm trying to do the same setup here in TN...without the snow :)
Thanks for the great informative info. It’s nice to watch a video that actually explains setups and doesn’t have those annoying electronic voices and “unboxings.”
Just got this genset last week and now emulated your set up and thanks for the Amazon links
Awesome. Good luck with it
Thank You for this video, excellent explanation on what parts that are needed to use propane gas with your generator.
My pleasure
great job man , this is by far one of the best youtube videos I have seen. It was very helpful
Appreciate it. Took a lot of time, but if it helps, that is the payback.
Thanks for being so detailed on this video. I love this set up and just found what I was looking for.
Thank you for saying something about the propane tape. I did not know there was a difference between the white and the yellow. You saved me from making a big mistake. This is the first time I got a generator with dual fuel and a friend recommended me to use the LP instead of gasoline. I plan on using both. Shortly I will be making a video on the Duromax I have.
The white and the yellow tape are both teflon, but the yellow tape is twice as thick. You can use the white tape, but then you have to do 6 full wraps around the threads in order to meet code, whereas you only need 3 wraps for the yellow tape. And the regulator needs to have the vent facing down.
I have a 10K Duramax for about 5 years. I love the generator. It’s starts up every time.
They are awesome
Thanks for all the links to make this adapter. My generator will be here today and all those parts are now order thanks to you.
My pleasure Anthony. Thanks for watching
Your set up is the best i bought the 12000Eh and order all the parts that you link. Its the perfect setup. Thank you so much
Thank so much for the nice compliment
Wow wow I had the same idea In doing but noticed that I needed so many parts , I thank you for showing us all on how to and exactly what to use , thanks.
Thanks for the video. I use the regulator that came with unit. Added a 15’ hose. I leave the the hose threaded to tank forever.just roll up on tank. Very easy to unscrew hose from tank with large Knob it came with then cover end of hose with ziplock bag and rubber band. No problem for years.
Outstanding video. Great outline of items required and descriptions/ purpose. Thanks so much, God Bless!
Thank you, I have been going crazy trying to get a good set up like this. Thanks a bunch, I will let you know if it works...
I built this setup for my new duel fuel Westinghouse generator. Thanks for the great video and product links. You saved me a ton of time
Glad it worked out Joe.
Did you keep the regulator on the Westinghouse? What pressures are before and after the regulators.?
Are you happy with the Westinghouse?
Just getting around to setting up a similar system. Thank you for the detailed step by step!
Thx for watching
Thanks for taking the time to help so many with.
I enjoyed your video a lot. It saved me from doing all that research on my own. Thanks again...My generator came with most of the parts you had to buy so now all I have to buy is a longer hose the gage adapter and a couple of brass 3/8" fitings.
What generator did you buy?
@@VermontPrepper I purchased a Champion 9000 watt Generator.
Great vid! Thanks for the detailed explanation and products to purchase! Keep up the good work!
Oh heck ya partner I had been in a 48f apartment here in Texas for 3 days and said never again thanks for posting this is absolutely the info I need to Kickstart my research
Wishing you all well out there. Thanks for watching Warren
Awesome video dude!! I just bought one and NEEDED this information!!👍🏾👍🏾💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Excellent research and video. Thanks much for posting this. The propane company was deliberately cagey when I asked specifics on fittings, so I could use my own quick disconnect.
Glad it was helpful!
WOW great video im saving it because i just got a westinghouse 9500 genset and im going to set it up like this. great job you did dude !!!!!!
Thanks, I already have the generator (bought on last prime day sale) and the 100 LB tank. Just needed the fittings, regulator and hose. I bought them all from your links. Good job.
Thanks so much Timothy. Let me know how it works out. It's been good for me so far.
@@VermontPrepper Will do.
@@offgridgarageUSA By chance, did you complete your setup and did it work? I ask because I, too, bought this generator on Prime Day along with the parts linked to the video. Unfortunately, the generator wouldn't start up once attached. I don't know if the regulator I received requires some kind of adjustment, if it is defective or if DuraMax changed something in the design that may have caused this regulator to be incompatible (in use with a 100lbs tank as shown in the video). All I know is that I had to take everything but the 3/8" gas connector off in order to hook up the regulator that shipped with the generator before I could get it to start. Is it even necessary given that t ships with a regulator to buy the two-stage one shown here?
Mine worked with no issues. I didn't try the regulator it came with on the 100lb tank since the connection is not compatible. I only use that stock one for a 20 lb tank, so that's why I bought the 2 stage
You did a tremendous job, very well done! Thank you for sharing!
Appreciate the kind words
@@VermontPreppergreat video, thanks for all the great information. I have the first generation generator, with 100lb tank. I dont need the discount option and I was wondering if you wouldn't mind contacting me to discuss the parts I wouldn't need if I went with the factory gas line and no disconnect.
Thank you so much for all the hard work that you put into getting the information.. saved me the hours looking on the internet!..👍🙏😀
Julie, thanks for watching.
Awesome video! This generator will be delivered to me week after next. Thank you so much for this great info!
You'll love it. Thanks for watching
This Guy is really good! Great job explaining every step.
Thanks for watching
Awesome video and I appreciate it so much. I just got all my pieces today exactly following your list. I got the new 13000 generator. Fingers crossed! Thank you sir!
Let me know how it works out. Thanks
Vermont Prepper it worked perfect!!! Thanks!!
@@karlyle8317 so glad to hear it.
Interesting set up. Thanks for showing this. Food for thought
Thank you for the knowledge you shared in this video!
Deeply appreciated! I’m going to implement your helpful ideas on my own duromax unit.
Thanks for watching
I appreciate you for taking the time to explain these details. Thank you!!
Thx for watching
Outstanding video! Helped with setting up our genset! Thanx.
Thanks very much, your efforts and detail is appreciated. You’ve done the homework for me and many other folks.
Thanks for watching
I have the Duromax Beast myself and a 350gal. Propane tank and 2 100lb tanks that i used for my 40ft. 5th wheel rv and my service man that comes out and fills the tanks i question him about adding or making changes on the regulators for connecting to my genie he said you dont need any changes the ones on the tanks are fine and the one that came with the genie will work just fine. He said there is so many people get sucked in to spending a wallet full of cash for nothing just so a company can make more money and i thought go figures sounds about right.. Anyway i have been running mine for over 2yrs. and it ran fine. I look at it this way i either got lucky or had an honest service man that steer people in the right direction ....
Thumbs up to yea i hope you enjoy your new genie...
Thank's for ur info.
In any business now a days it's very hard to find an honest person!
@@jackman4692 Ain't that the truth. That's because us honest people don't make as much money as the bullshitters. Been in business for 35 years and always tried to save money for the customers. I'm not rich but I live comfortable enough for my means.
Thank you very good info. You explain every details of the connection to the generator. Well done.
Outstanding ! Sir. Please keep this Video Posted. Thank you. Ted.
Nice setup. I been thinking about getting a 100 gallon propane tank. But I decided to use just the 20 gallon tanks because in a long term grid down power outage I think it's a good idea to stop the generator and let it cool off or rest every 12 hrs. Its just a theri of mine tho. I'm not an expert on generators or propane LOL. But I do know why I went with a propane generator. I can store it for 30 yrs without treating it like ya do gasoline.
Thanks for the great video you made. I have the exact generator you have which I purchased in December of 2021 but never set it up or tried to start. Until now, I needed to get this generator out of my garage for much needed room. I did have trouble starting but it finally started with help from duromax, however my regulator was freezing up. I see in your video that you have a longer hose, so I went to purchase a 10’ earlier today. Now the rep from duromax said since the regulator froze up, the long hose as well as my 20lb propane tank might be the issue, so there sending out a new regulator with the shorter hose. I’m still going to buy that regulator you have and try that with the 20 lb tank. Don’t have room for a 100lb.
Love the video! Just ordered the same generator for my house.
You will love it
Awesome! Thank you very much for all you put into this! 👍💪
Thanks for watching
Good info. Thanks for your time and effort.
Thanks for the info! Great job. Just ordered one and will look at getting this set up done.
The generator came today. Pretty excited to get it set up. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks again
Yes, please do. Totally interested
Thank you so much for explaining this so well to my husband and I
You are welcome. Thanks for watching
The white and the yellow tape are both teflon, but the yellow tape is twice as thick. They are made of the same stuff, and both will prevent corrosion and seal. You can use the white tape, but then you have to do 6 full wraps around the threads in order to meet code, whereas you only need 3 wraps for the yellow tape. And the regulator needs to have the vent facing down. Also with 2 regulators you are likely to starve it of propane at high load. I'm not sure about the regulator on the generator but it is probably enough, and you might not need any other regulator. Also with propane those gauges will only start showing that it's low, when there's no liquid propane left in the tank, so they don't work very well. The best thing to do is to pour a cup of boiling water down the side of the tank and then start at the bottom and slide your hand up that side of the tank. When you start feeling the tank get warm, then you know that the propane level is just below that point.
I too have read where running two regulators could be problematic to fuel supply. My question is; the regulator on the generator would be adequate to connect a 100 lb tank? I have the Duromax XP10000HX
No, it comes with a separate regulator that is required to use for operation
Excellent video. I purchased everything in this video. I had a licensed electrician install a transfer switch, then run some pex conduit under my eaves to mount 40 amp plug on my back porch. This makes this a temporary whole house generator as long as we use it wisley. Also, the list is perfect and I thank you for your informative video.
Appreciate it. Thanks for watching
I want to go with 100lb tank for the 10k watt generator ill be getting soon. Meanwhile i was doing some research and ive been reading the 100lb tank could and probably would freeze up while in use in cold weather. Have you had any freezing issues
No, I have a tank warmer. In VT we can get 30 below in January.
@@VermontPrepper Where did you get one of those?
I got mine off of Amazon:
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What an amazing video! You did an awesome job. You made everything clear and easy to understand. You saved so many people time and because of how thorough you are you saved lives as well. I also wanted to say you are so right when it comes to the God syndrome, too many people have that in all industries. It is never healthy and it hurts and hinders progress. It is the people like you and Marshal Excelsior that are the real warriors. I want to thank you again for all you did here. I will recommend you to everyone I know and hope you stay safe, healthy and happy! Take care. Wendy
Thank you Wendy. I appreciate the kind comments. Thank you so much for watching.
@@VermontPrepper Thank YOU!!!
Thank you. Your video is very helpful.
Wanted to add my thanks for a great video and apologies for rude replies. I plan to create a similar setup, perhaps with some simplifications. Reading up on gauges, I see the dial-types are not very helpful as they measure gas pressure, not liquid level. Found that there are ultrasonic monitors on the market that are quite accurate. Stick on bottom of tank, calibrate for tank size and monitor with smartphone or dedicated little monitor. The "The Mopeka Check XL" monitor (Amazon $38) is right size for your 100# setup. I'm not affiliated - just think these are a cool option. Or pour hot water on your tank and feel the level. Voila :-)
Thank You for doing this research!
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thanks!
Interesting... was looking at doing a little backup generator build like this.
Great job on the video. Answered all my questions. ❤
Thx for watching
I just got the same generator after about 6 power outages recently! Going to use propane as well, but my propane tank has gauge on it already, can you please recommend how I would bypass that step to still be able to set up a quick connect?
Thanks for all of this info and time you put into this video.
Excellent video, thanks.
Nice video. I repair gensets as a business. Propane is a good way to go as the carbs on these Chinese gensets don’t like ethanol based fuel, especially if you let it sit for awhile without use. The metal alloy used is much less forgiving than the alloys used on a Honda, Yamaha etc. Second, make sure you break in engine properly....run at varying light loads for at least 4 hours or so, then change oil. Use decent quality synthetic 10W30 in winter and 30W in summer. Exercise under load for 15 mins monthly. You do this and you will increase longevity significantly.
Appreciate the tips. Very helpful.
Honda and B&S don't like it either. But all the China stuff is an exact copy of Honda. The trick to using gasoline is to use the shutoff valve to shut down the generator. Do this any you can let it sit unused for 3+ years and it'll still start on the first pull/crank. It'll spit n sputter due to the old gas, but it'll start.. But his has a bowel drain as well that he should use. Because any gasoline, especially ethanol, will cause the in bowel fuel shutoff solenoid to stick closed.
@@MatHelm While probably overboard, on all my small engines that are not used very much, I use the ethanol free gas. Then put in stabil. When I let the engine sit for a while I drain all the gas or let it run empty. If I drain the gas, I then start it back up and let it run all the gas out of the carburetor. So far the engines on the generator and my garden tiller will start with one or two pulls when I want to use them as I put in fresh gas.
@@ralphmowery2898 since our switch to non ethanol gas in all our small engines ,sxs,4wheeler ,chain saw ,boat, gen, etc, we haven't used stabil in years, ymmv
Great explanation. Thank you so much
Very well done!
Great video ty for such detail🙏
I appreciate your video. Very helpful. I purchased a Westinghouse 12000DF. My concern was getting something with a pure sine wave
That's a bummer. They were helpful for me. I guess it really depends on who you get.
Nice thanks I'm just getting to this point appreciate good info
Extremely helpful thank you. I just got a 2 stage changeover regulator to join 2 tanks so when one is empty the other kicks in. I don't know what kind of pigtails to buy for this or even how to hook it up without issues, but I'll give it a try.
Awesome. Thanks for watching
EXCELLENT , THANK YOU
Great video VP - this was *so* helpful. I have been struggling a bit - but I'm trying to connect a 120 gallon propane tank provided by the local propane company - and use it as my source - so not quite apple to apples. I'm sure I still need to add a 2nd regulator in-line with the first regulator - still reading on how to do that. But I also wanted to do exactly what you are doing - so that info is great. One comment in case you did not know. As you said you WANT the carb choke to be OFF. The reason for that - at least I on my generator - (I used a converter kit) there is a diapham switch that is connected in-line with the propane. As the generator cranks there is a small suction created - that suction will open up that diapham switch - which allows propane to flow into the carb. It a safety feature - if the generator is not running - creating that suction - the diapham switch will "turn off" - blocking propane flow. If you turn the carb choke to the CHOKE position you reduce the suction pressue - and propane may not flow at all.
Did you ever figure it out. I am trying to do the same now
Yes, it's working
Great video, thanks
Awesome info/help ‼️
Thanks for the great video. I'm thinking of purchasing the XP15000EH and this comes with 2 built in regulators in the generator. Can anyone answer if, using a 100lb LP tank, there would be a need for a 3rd regulator attached to the LP tank? Thanks in advance.
great video thanks!!
Very well done great video brother!
Thanks for watching Jose. Appreciate it.
Since I will only be using propane I removed the gas tank which I believe will help with air circulation around the motor. It was very simple to do, 4 bolts and 2 hoses. It can be put back on in minutes if you need to switch to gasoline.
Excellent...THANK YOU SO MUCH
Very nice... You have a (2 stage) double regulator setup. 1st is high pressure and 2nd is low pressure. The 2nd one has the vent that you have pointed to the side. You should have that pointed straight down cause if you get water or debris in time it could cause a problem with the regulator
@@highball7347 propane coming off a 500 gallon tank is 200psi roughly when full. High pressure ( 1st stage regulator) cuts it down to 10-15 psi to keep pressure up in small volume pipe like 1/2" if you have long run. Also keeps from freezing cause propane has a lot of moisture in it. At the home or appliance it's cut down again ( 2nd stage regulator) to 13" of w.c. or about 1/2 psi. I live in the northeast where this is very common install cause of the cold. Also I do commercial and residential HVAC for a living.
@@highball7347 I recently installed this generator have two regulators on my line. I have around 150ft of 1/2" ips underground gas line running from my tanks to my generator house. It works awesome. No issues. Definitely worth the money.
I'll throw this into the mix. I was talking to my Propane Provider about adding a propane generator to my home here in the Country (currently running a worn out gas generator.) and he said we would need a different regulator at the tank. According to him, the house line regulator does not have enough pressure to handle a generator flow. Said he would be happy to "Y" a fitting at the 250 gallon propane tank just for the generator. Then install a second "Red" Regulator just for running the generator off of. But I would still need the original regulator it has now. (Either green or Yellow, can't remember which and mine is not painted)
And here's the kicker, I can run two regulated lines into the house, (at different pressures) but cannot legally run a high pressure line in to the house, then split it off to run the generator and add the lower pressure regulator for the house. Basically, both regulators must be at the tank!
Pretty cool. I am not an expert, but it sounds solid
Thank you very much… Have you thought about selling the entire kits as a side hustle… You did a fantastic job
Thank you so much for sharing this information freely. It was easy to follow, I was able to get all the parts for my generator and 100 lb propane tank except for the two step regulator, the exact same one was not available but a similar one Camco 59323 Horizontal Two Stage Propane Regulator 160,000 btu/hr my generator is a 9000 peak propane, is dual but will use propane. The Camco has 1/4 inch fnpt and the 3/8 in fnpt so should be the same. All parts fit same, but looking for a little feedback before I finalize with tape etc. Any comments on the Camco?
How'd that work out for you. Trying to do the same
This help me understand a lot, thank you
Awesome. Thanks for watching
I also find it very hard to find the proper fittings....can you tell me which hose and the quick connects?
Thanks
Sorry one more question, so the quick connect that is attached to the original regulator on generator it appears that some type of elbow or 90 degree part connects to regulator a then the quick connect. Is that part of regular if not could you give us a link, thank you again for your help.
New subscriber here. Thanks for the details on the components to hook up the 100lb tank. I am thinking of getting one of these generators and would like to have a multi-day capacity with a 100lbs or larger tank.
Thanks for watching.
Nice job
Thanks for doing this you just saved me hours of time lol
Awesome, thanks for watching
My propane company will not refill on site if not connected to generator all the time, which won’t work for me. So I prefer the quick disconnect you did, but, when the tank runs low and I have to take the tank in for refill, will the quick disconnect be a problem? Or will that have to be removed to refill? Thanks. Great video.
should regulator swivel? it doesn't tighten down onto part closer to tank. also with quick connect before hose fastened to regulator; propane opened then closed shouldn't gas level remain stable? i am thinking quedtion above ondicates it isn't sealing. which part may be bad?
Thank you for the help !!
You're welcome!
Nice setup only that the regulator should be turned so that the vent is pointing down to allow moisture to drip out.
Thanks, next time I hook it up I'll make sure it is pointed down. Appreciate it
This vid was priceless, a wealth of knowledge, especially on the fittings! Thanks! Any idea of the fuel usage (gph) of the 12K duromax? Can't seem to find that info anywhere online.
For propane it uses 100 lbs in 24 hr
I just revisited this video as I was looking for information on sizing a regulator for a Duro Max XP10000EH that I recently rebuilt, the manufacturer told me that it’s BTU consumption is 152,000, I’m waiting on the secondary regulator that’s mounted on the frame to arrive from Duro Max and in the meantime I need the proper sized regulator for a 100 pound tank. I called Marshall excelsior and spoke with a guy about it and he said don’t even use the regulator on the generator frame because you don’t need it, it won’t work because both are 11”, plug in right into the carburetor he said. Anyway I don’t know much but that doesn’t sound right so I ordered a Flameking regulator from Amazon rated at 160000 btu (close enough) for $17 dollars, I see you used the regulator on your 12000 Duro Max. I have been using the Marshall excelsior MEGR 291 rated at 175000 btu on my Duro Max 13000EH since 2021 thanks to your help and was I grateful during hurricane Ian no power for 2 weeks! When I get the new regulator for the 10,000 I’m going to install it and I’m going to run it with the flame king regulator then I am going to try it with the Marshall Excelcior 291 and see.