How to Convert a Generator to Propane
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- Today I show how I went about using a conversion kit from www.propanecarbs.com to convert my generator to propane.
Running a generator on Gasoline is fine, but refilling a hot generator with gas is messy and dangerous, plus you have to deal with storing gas. I find that having an emergency generator that runs on propane is much easier and safer.
I sought the company out after doing research and bought my conversion kit. I don't have any ties to the propane conversion kit company, although later they did give me a broken regulator to play with.
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Dave, converting your generator to propane is one of the greatest things man can do.
you should see my grill....
@V 4 Vendetta Yes.
You fit every stereotype for the guy that runs the best small engine shop in town. Your demeanor is comfortable and you give out a ton of details. Great video. Thanks for the knowledge.
Have a 78 Ford F-150 4x4 that was set up dual fuel, propane or gasoline. Had the motor rebuild many years ago & told the mechanic to get rid of the propane set up, regretted it ever since. Propane runs cleaner & will store indefinitely. This is an excellent idea as it gives you dual fuel flexibility. Honestly in an emergency I doubt you will be able to get either gasoline or propane but the beauty is propane does not go bad in storage like gasoline does! Store up your propane & your good to go & if you do have access to gasoline all the better! Excellent video, Thanks!
The bottle that the propane is stored in will go bad before the propane does .... For the 20 lb tanks is about 10 yrs .. I had a co-worker that had purchased ten 20 lb propane tanks from the last hurricane that hit us back in 2004. He had them in storage and around 2016 half the tanks started to leak ... In 2017 the rest started to leak. So storing them was all good for that just in case emergency that never happened. In 2018 we got hit by another hurricane ... He had NO propane stored because he had to turn in the ten he had... And he never got new ones. He was pissed ..
@@ACommenterOnTH-cam would be easy to check with soapy water and a brush. I always check gas line fitting that are propane. ( Hi pressure)Even to my outside grill any fitting thread can leak.
David. I watched all 3 of your generator conversion videos. Very well done. They were informative and educational. Thank you.
I hope you adjusted the orientation of that gasket as it looked to be incorrectly oriented as it was @ 5:04.
When you put the gasket on,. you put it on backwards (upside down). PLEASE anyone watching this, I hope you read the comments. The gasket has 5 holes which are to line up with the piece added which feeds propane into the generator. The setup as shown about 5 minutes in will leak. There are open holes to the outside. This can leak propane and cause major risks.
As a certified LP Service Technician. I would advise you to use an approved gas tread tape or gas approved theard dope
Just started watching this. If it takes less than 10 mins to cover it I'll be surprised. Subbed BTW
Great video and is explaination of what does what. Are these specific to machines or will they fit most generators. I have a 3500 I’d like to convert.
Good evening, a successful invention, thank you very much
What fitting is that that goes on the front of the bigger regulator? My kit didnt come with it. It's the fitting that the propane connects too from the high pressure regulator.
I have one on a eu2000k it's awesome. Runs both gas and propane.
Do any of the propane engines sold by manufacturers differ from gasoline engines other than the air-fuel mixing mechanism and spark plugs? Any difference in the cylinders, rings, etc?
I have the exact same generator that I want to convert to dual fuel. could you share with me the link to where the kit you used came from
This is an awesome video and I wish I saw it sooner. I was thinking of trying to find an alternative fuel like a diesel generator or electric that runs like a tesla. This makes sense though.
thanks for the in depth video ! a while ago i saw one guy that shoved a Copper line he attached to a Propane tank ? and despite being from the South my thought was how frigginRedneck can you get ? plus i spent a decent dollar on a Honda Generator / Inverter to use for My Camper and i went that route because i like Honda Products and don’t mind spending a little extra on Investing in good equipment that should last i will be moving back South soon and like having to be able to keep the Gasoline as a option in the event of NaturalDisasters etc plus the Ethanol and whatever stabilizers i’ve tried just doesn’t last in high humid areas i’ve owned 17 or 18 boats over my lifetime with numerous power plants and Fuels and i’m not very happy with the Ethanoyl Fuel it corrodes metals and Carburetor internals on my last VesselI ran Holley Performance Carbs and i couldn’t get more than a season out of the OEM accelerator Pumps ? i appreciate the Website info also and the feedback on their Customer Service
Hello, can you tell me where I can get specifics on what to buy for my generator conversion?
Good video. I've never seen hose clamps used with propane before. It's always crimped fittings on both low and high pressure sides, from what I've always been told. Did he say anything about that? Keep up the great work.
Long as they’re tight enough they won’t leak. Add a drop or 2 of loctite on the band screw for good measure. 👌🏻
Would u use teflon tape or liquid for colder climates
Dave I have a craftsman 7.8 hp 4200 watt gen set and want to convert to dual fuel,how do I tell if it’s Briggs or tecumseh.?
I hope you adjusted your gasket before sealing everything up
Hey there, I'm not sure if all generators need lubrication but if that one does need the oil mixed with the gas, how do you solve that problem while running propane? I appreciate your time and very informative videos... Thank you!!!
Pradeep Ram it's a 4 stroke.
Put oil in with the propain
Great presentation; Thank you. I'm guessing this can only be done to 4 stroke engines?
Yes because there would be no way to mix the oil with the gas
@@jockdeep6833 not really, most modern 2 strokes has a seperate oil injector that injects oil into the crankshaft.
Help me understand something. I understand the function of the propane regulator as far as it "smooths" the output of the pressure changes from the propane tank. What I don't understand about generator regulators "Is there ANY flow to the carb/engine from the regulator at "Stop"? Does the regulator only flow when engine "intake pressure" pulls on intake stroke? The video never shows him turning the propane valve on so unless the above is true wouldn't it just openly "flow" filling the carb throat, engine compartment, and post air filter with propane? Ive asked this same question on a couple "conversion" videos.
I've watched several videos without explanation so if it was in this one, I'm sorry.
Was the next video removed?
The fittings on the fuel hose do not fit the regular pipe fittings. Fittings for fuel use have a 50 degree slope on the flare, regular fittings have a 37 degree slope on the flare. Had people tell me the fitting was metric until a parts man at Central Hydraulics noticed the difference and ordered the correct fitting. The one hose I ordered was not correct at the connection to the propane tank. This connection had threads on the outside of the fitting instead of the inside backwards fitting propane tanks use.
I hope you used pipedope or gas rated Teflon tape...
Website doesn't exist. I just got a blank page with some search results listing rv repair, propane regulators, and propane services. Thanks for nothing. What happened?
Why is it that ONLY these 3rd party companies use 2 regulators .. My dual fuel generator only has the one regulator on the hose that attaches to the propane tank.. At the generator, the other end of the hose goes direct to the carburetor..
what happens if there some gas left in the system and run propane?
Tusdy to Friday is very quick turnaround
Does anyone know where I can buy the carburetor adaptor by itself? The rest of the stuff in the kit can be bought more cheaply than in a kit.
ebay
@@theozarkhillbilly9040 Do you have a link?
ok now for methane?
would it be possible to bypass the carb altogether? like removing it completely and just having the adapter with the air filter on it?
No
How many hr does it run on a tank of gas
A 20# tank is roughly equivalent to 5 gallons of gasoline.
Just the guy I want to talk with, after 4 years how is it working? I've been told propane will make air cooled engine run hotter and has no lubricant in it so it burns the valves. What is your experience after extended use time?
A carburetor completely assembled and ready to be run on propane costs $10 where I live... For $250 you can get a 2000w generator that runs on propane out of the factory...
Where do you live?
@@seanmartin2409 Maybe Pusan, China.
could you use this with a hydrogen??
Link is dead
No mention, and/or not showing any use of gas tape? I get that *maybe* it's not needed on the low pressure side, but I think it's irresponsible to not mention that it should be used on the high pressure side.
This is great and all, but where is the link to the kit you used? That's more helpful then you showing us how to do what the directions say.... I TRIED ALL THE LINKS AND NON SHOWED THE KIT HE BOUGHT SO DONT WASTE YOUR TIME CLICKING ON THEM
That web address doesn’t exist anymore
Adderss does not work
You put you gasket upside down... great video tho
At $250 you would do better selling your gas generator for a couple of hundred bucks and buy a new dual fuel unit for 500 or so bucks.
Yes the sportsman 4000 from Walmart is 300 all set up
I hope they can deliver to Mexico lol
No shit... I have a generator with the same exact engine/carburetor set up
seems kind of complicated..i woould just put a regulator to the intake and adjusted as i please
Works to, but this way you can leave the tank on without the other parts if the engine dies the gas will still flow - so for a generator I can leave it on standby mode.
Why doesn’t anybody give a ball park price on these products when they do a video ?
I thought he said it was about $250.
Look it up online...
Too danged much money! Would take 50 years to recoup it In savings!
Yes, it does cost money, but savings is not the only reason to do this conversion. But cost is a problem.
The main benefit is not having to worry about fuel going bad
I was unhappy keeping forty to fifty gallons of gas in my garage for my generator so I converted to natural gas
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You didn’t demonstrate wtf
I'm sorry but I can't see paying $250.00. I can maybe see paying maybe $75-$100, but that's just me.
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