Making my Duromax XP12000EH Generator Tri-fuel By Adding Natural Gas Regulator

This video walks you through the conversion process I went through to add natural gas capability to this Duromax XP12000EH generator. This is an affordable generator with good reviews which is able to run on gasoline and propane right out of the box. I added a new gas regulator that can run either low pressure propane or natural gas using the following parts:
1. 20 foot 3/4" natural gas hose with quick connect fittings. $206.99 from NashFuel
www.ebay.com/itm/193996092383...
2. Natural Gas Conversion Kit, $99.99 from NashFuel
www.ebay.com/itm/174192491497...
3. Gas fittings from Lowes. Only needed if you want to retain propane connection in addition to natural gas. These fittings split the regulator inlet with shutoff valves for each gas option.
2x 24037 $2.18/each
1x 867990 $12.98
1x 867991 $7.98
1x 877020 $3.58
1x 22200 $4.28
1x 27916 $2.88
1x 28629 $2.18
1x 22081 $3.88

[@kevkev5935]

Great video. I have the duromax 12000 hx and got the Nash fuel regulator you have, bur for my model. Essentially the same generator but with a couple of different features. Your propane/ng setup and links to the respective parts is awesome. Thank you for putting this video up.

[@petetomo1]

You are most welcome!

[@scottmcwilliams2204]

Looks great. The only thing you should consider doing is replacing the galvanized fittings with black steel pipe fittings. Galvanized or zinc coated runs the risk of flaking off and plugging up the small orifices in the carb. That's why you won't find galvanized in any gas line application.

[@roireid4902]

That’s not true, im a master plumber in Houston area and been running galv. For any outside work for 41 yrs and no problems that I know of. I have a friend in Connecticut that is not allowed to run galv. So it’s always black and painted. But we can here

[@octorsep]

Thanks for the video!!

[@petetomo1]

You are most welcome!

[@metalhead24922492]

You need to pull the red plugs out of the vents on the larger regulator attached to the generator. I bet you afterwards you could run the generator with the choke fully open

[@petetomo1]

Thanks for the advice. I will try this out soon.

[@PainShock_99]

@@petetomo1did removing red plug help with full choke problem?

[@petetomo1]

@@PainShock_99 I haven't had a chance to check yet since we haven't lost power since I modified this generator. Thanks for the reminder though. Maybe, I'll set aside some time next week to try it out.

[@petetomo1]

@@PainShock_99 I started up the generator today and it was running rough with the choke open. When I removed the two red plugs, it immediately settled.

[@petetomo1]

I started up the generator today and it was running rough with the choke open. When I removed the two red plugs, it immediately settled.

[@redb2153]

Very informative video. When switching to natural gas, is the regulator always shooting natural gas until you shut off the yelow valve? Or is it automatic? I am about to convert my Westinghouse 9500. Also, if we are able to run both propane and natural gas on the sake regulator, why can't you just keep using the original propane regulator that came with it at first ?

[@christopherb3802]

How long is your total length of pipe (including flex hose) from your generator to meter? Looking at a similar setup, but thinking I may have to upgrade my meter and supply line coming into the house.

[@petetomo1]

I would estimate that the length of black pipe is about 50 feet.

[@jamest1603]

What size is the diameter of the gas hose running to the home?

[@rikrdo05]

Would this same regulator work on a XP13000HX Dual fuel?

[@richardsilva5134]

With so many regulators on line to purchase, what is the manufacturer and model or part number for the regulator you have success in running both propane and NG through?

[@petetomo1]

I used this one I bought on Ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/174192491497?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

[@ewaragon25]

Did you figure out how much peak and running Watts was now that it runs on natural gas

[@petetomo1]

I haven't had a chance to do this yet.

[@tomhassell686]

You can roughly estimate loss of ~1000 watts with the use of ng vs propane.

[@earlsample8550]

What kit did you buy?

[@petetomo1]

See the link in my description above.

[@phbrinsden]

I’m surprised that your red hose is connected directly to the outlet of the regulator. I have had two regulators like this and the outlet port has an adjuster installed. You attach the red hose to the adjuster. The adjuster is essentially a needle valve and allows you to tune the gas flow to the generator. Using the choke really shouldn’t be done with nat gas. It’s for gasoline. I recommend getting a needle regulator then tuning the gas flow properly.

[@petetomo1]

I started up the generator today and it was running rough with the choke open. When I removed the two red plugs, it immediately settled. The installation of the regulator was following Nash Fuel's instructions.

[@dontblameme6328]

Congrats...you fot a tri fuel machine that produces nasty dirty power.

[@emrdrgz]

Congrats, you're a r e t a r d troll 🤷🏻‍♂️