Interesting video, like the concept of multi-fuel to run a generator. A serious issue I saw was the power cord being used, a double end male plug is a disaster waiting for a place to happen. Video stated "I start the generator, plugged the power cord into his generator, (The other male end is now "HOT" and will shock/electrocute someone if the plug is touched. In my area the Utility Company discovers someone back feeding service; they will not restore without transfer panel is installed.
Just installed mine yesterday. Works great on propane, I am set up for natural gas and I will test it tomorrow. You just follow the instructions and it works. US carburetor is here in West Virginia so I had to pay taxes on the unit, but it wasn't much. Works as advertised.
I have been considering converting my 17.5kw.... You helped me make up my mind. 16 gal tank at 3+ a gallon... too easy. A little more involved in the conversion but worth the time.
@LDSPrepper do you also have a smaller generator? i was thinking of having 2 and just running the big one too cool down the fridge freezer ect then the little one as needed plus as a loaner for the neibors if needed?
Great story on the successful adaptation to nat. gas. It's a fuel that is unlikely to be interrupted, is inexpensive and fairly clean. You should add some safety comments though: Hook up electric output to the house carefully - don't endanger a utility worker or damage generator when the grid comes back (install a transfer switch or interlock on the main panel). Keep exhaust from entering the house. Leak test the hose fittings with soapy water. And yes, do install a locking valve for the gas.
LDS- nice video but have a question. just got a new bigger generac and need to know if this conversion can be done on any gen without screwing up the warranty? did you contact the manufacturer before doing this to make sure it would not damage the unit? do you have to remove this unit if you need to go back to gas? already have a gas line in my garage so this would be an easy hook up for me.
@nappiboy1000 The best way to get the right conversion kit it to telephone the company. I don't know if it affects the warranty. With it on I can run natural gas, propane or gasoline so no need to remove it.
@solvssod I think they would do well. For 5,000 watts I used 5 gallons of gasoline an hour. I don't know how long a 20lb. propane tank will last. If you try it please let us know. My guess is it would last about the same as 5 gallons of gas.
I bought a 4000 watt generator and a small hand carry 1000 watt portable unit.
I'm gonna buy the generator conversion kit, it seems like a great idea.
Could you also run a Coleman propane stove, heater and lantern with one?
Isn't it illegal to plug your generated voltage directly into your home wiring because of the danger to repairmen? I guess you could pull out your meter.
awesome video! I've been looking for something like this....so thanks for the link! 1 Question though........do I need to have an electrician wire the 240 power in to my house or can I use the one my dryer plugs into? Maybe a dumb question but you come across as a knowledgeable source. Thanks!
@joshuafarrell1976 Both ways work. Of course the dryer plug approach is faster, easier and cheaper. Just remember to turn off the main circuit breaker before turning on the generator so you don't send power out to the gird and shock a line man.
@LDSPrepper what happens when you lose your nat gas? mite wana get some propane tanks. also a power inverter for your car. some cars will burn less gas idling then your generator. and anether hint is diesel. not many people have diesel generators so way less chance of the diesel pump running out. my self i drive a diesel pickup and use a power inverter for my backup if i can't get gas. also diesel don't really go bad and diesel trucks have 2 batteries and my truck has the 160 amp alt.
That steel security cable is NO OBSTACLE WHATEVER to bolt cutters, and a thief will be bringing those with him. They'll just wait till you're asleep or out of the house.
The pigtail at the meter needs to be physically supported, else just its own weight will encourage stress/corrosion cracking of the plug that supports it: Gas leak --> Boom!
@freddytheflintstone1 Nothing is strong enough to deter a determined individual. But for it could be enough to send a lazy person somewhere else. More support on the pigtail would be great. Any ideas?
@ChaffSort101 Thanks for commenting. Before I made the gas connection I called my natural gas company because I thought they had to do it. When I asked they said, "That is something the homeowner would do. We don't do that." So at least in my area this is definitely a do it yourself project.
@enriquesonora1500 I powered my home and my five neighbors homes. At my home we ran everything as normal with the exception of the A/C. But we ran the ceiling fans, side-by-side refrigerator and freezer, our chest freezer, Plasma TV, satillite dish, florescent lights, etc. At my neighbors houses my generator powered their refrigerators, freezers, TV, fan, floor lamps and cell phone chargers. So I did restrict them somewhat to what they could run.
@4inches4u It may. I don't ever use it. I turn off the gas and let the remaining gas in the gas line burn to completely burn up the fuel. This is a good idea especially with gasoline so there is no residue in the carb.
14 days? omg where do u live? thats nice set up. what about the motor oil? do u use the type or did u change the weight? thanks for the info.....learn somthing new every day!
@4inches4u I live in Houston, TX. I changed the motor oil as directed in the generator manual. I don't remember how many hours between changes but it wasn't a problem. I use Mobil 1 10W-30 oil.
Hey LDS nice video.. I ordered the conversion kit and the company called me the next day and informed me I may have ordered the wrong kit. So after a few questions about my Gen she was right. The right kit was 80 bucks cheaper. Nice.. Lady was super nice and helpful. QUESTION: How much Natural Gas do you think you would use compared to Gas. Maybe you can point me to the answer if you don't know. Thanks Brother. GBTV.COM folks. Get the truth.
@cmobley69 They are great folks there. You will use about the same amount of natural gas as you do gasoline. It is cheaper to use natural gas because natural gas costs only pennies compared to gasoline.
Thanks for the lead on uscarb.com. I do have one comment about your connecting practices. The way your are connecting to your house may be ok for an emergency purpose but you left one really big step out, I read all post twice to look for it. You MUST disconnect your main breaker back to the power company, either located in the box or the main is outside. If you don't do this your 220 volts you send the power company becomes 5000 volts to a power technician on a pole or to wires on the ground.
@LDSPrepper Ran into some issues with my kit and they were more than accommodating since the spacer didn't work out they are modding the carb ...They are a top notch company ...!Thanks again !
Great vid. You mentioned you start the generator plug in to the generator and then plug in to the house. Those look like two male ends and you may be in for the shock of your life, very dangerous if that is exactly how you do it. Can you show us a vid of where you are plugging in with the 220? Are you back feading your panel or do you have a feading panel?
@vinceleto I plug in the male to the house (no power) then the other end (male) to the generator. That way there is never any power in the line until it is plugged into the generator. It is completely safe that way.
Man do I need this!!! We have a big 8KW generator running right now because of hurricane Irene and were powering 3 houses but man does that thing eat that gas up fast. I get 10 hours on half load on a 9 gallon tank lol
@Gman200108 Yup. You can usually count on using 1 gallon per KW per hour. If you want to use less get a smaller generator or get the conversion kit. I hope you are well and safe now. Congrats on having the generator.I powered five homes on my 5KW generator after Hurricane Ike. All my neighbors donated gasoline. It worked out well.
Thank you for an excellent video but I have one comment. The electrical pigtail cord from the generator has two male plugs. Suggest plugging into the house before the generator to avoid being shocked unless you are using a disconnect switch on the generator. Assume you have a transfer switch on the house.
Make sure you put a load on the gen when you do your monthly runs. They use residual magnetism in the armature core to start the generating process. Loading the gen keeps this magnetism up.
I dont know why the video response option isnt working for me. Its my latest video on my page, just to show you that I purchased a generator. God bless.
Thanks for the Great Prepping Videos. Subscribed to your channel, so keep em coming. I was debating on a diesel or gas generator..... You have answered my question. Thanks
Just what I had in mind. After hurricane Ike I noticed that gasoline couldnt be purchased at any price. My home lost electricity and phone service, but the natural gas stayed up without fail. I figure that this is a great way to get the electricity for less than gasoline.
@sciwolf359 Awesome. Again, I am not associated with USCarb.com but I am a very happy customer. Share the conversion kit with your friends and help them save money and be prepared. That will probably happen naturally because you will be having so much fun with it.
Can you make a short video on how you connect your generator to your house. I'm particularly interested in the hardware you use that allows you to splice into your electrical box (if that's what you do?) Your videos are very informative. Keep up the good work.
@btigtime2 I am very frugal. I was looking at a whole house natural gas generator and decided that is nuts compared to $200 for a conversion kit. And I can take it anywhere. It works for me.
Another really great idea, I am definitely going to get a couple of these. Thank You. Keep up the great video's, the members of LDS are really on top of it.
You sure got it right about the herds buying gensets in a panic..I see that almost EVERY year, it also applies to chain saws, bottles water, and many other items as well. Quite often, I buy my prep items RIGHT after hurricane season.
@dafrogtoad Yup. I see it every time there is a potential disaster or shortage. One time I went to Home Depot and just watched the crazy people just for entertainment.
@thump186 I had never thought about that. I could simply put a cup or two of gasoline in every 6 months and run it that way. I run it any way to make sure it is producing electricity. I heard if you don't the generator parts stops working. On my old one it rusted so it stopped working.
@usfreedom22 Great question. I do not. You could call the people at uscarb.com and ask. I plan on using my propane for cooking and my natural gas for power so I haven't tried it. You will also need a propane regulator to lower the pressure of the propane coming out of the tank to the generator. It is the normal kind you can get at BBQ centers, maybe Home Depot, etc.
Thanks, I just ordered mine. They said it burns the same amount. So if you burn 5 gallons of gas in 12 hrs you will burn 5 gallons of propane in 12 hrs. 20 lb tank is equal to 5 gallons of propane. Great Video. I added it to my favorites so hopefull you will get some more people to watch it. Keep the great info coming. Thanks
@usfreedom22 Good question, just saw the video and was thinking the same thing.... Did yoiu by any chance go to US Carb with your question? If not, I'll shoot them off a quick email.
Interesting video, like the concept of multi-fuel to run a generator. A serious issue I saw was the power cord being used, a double end male plug is a disaster waiting for a place to happen. Video stated "I start the generator, plugged the power cord into his generator, (The other male end is now "HOT" and will shock/electrocute someone if the plug is touched. In my area the Utility Company discovers someone back feeding service; they will not restore without transfer panel is installed.
waltjq43 4 weeks ago
@waltjq43 My bad. I actually plug in the cord to the house then the generator. That way it is safe.
LDSPrepper 3 weeks ago
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TheMarcusMark 4 weeks ago
Just installed mine yesterday. Works great on propane, I am set up for natural gas and I will test it tomorrow. You just follow the instructions and it works. US carburetor is here in West Virginia so I had to pay taxes on the unit, but it wasn't much. Works as advertised.
TheGwhipple 2 months ago
@TheGwhipple Awesome. I hope you are enjoying WV. I love this little kit. It it much cheaper than using gasoline and much cleaner.
LDSPrepper 1 month ago
@LDSPrepper is that the C kit?
Ironhorsecowboy58 1 week ago
I have been considering converting my 17.5kw.... You helped me make up my mind. 16 gal tank at 3+ a gallon... too easy. A little more involved in the conversion but worth the time.
VnVJONNYQUEST 2 months ago
@VnVJONNYQUEST I'm glad I was able to help. You'll save a ton of money using natural gas on that big 17.5kw engine.
LDSPrepper 2 months ago
@LDSPrepper do you also have a smaller generator? i was thinking of having 2 and just running the big one too cool down the fridge freezer ect then the little one as needed plus as a loaner for the neibors if needed?
fixt100 2 months ago
@fixt100 I do not. Sounds like a good and generous idea.
LDSPrepper 2 months ago
@VnVJONNYQUEST I think you will be very happy. Let me know if you can use this on such a large generator.
LDSPrepper 2 months ago
Great story on the successful adaptation to nat. gas. It's a fuel that is unlikely to be interrupted, is inexpensive and fairly clean. You should add some safety comments though: Hook up electric output to the house carefully - don't endanger a utility worker or damage generator when the grid comes back (install a transfer switch or interlock on the main panel). Keep exhaust from entering the house. Leak test the hose fittings with soapy water. And yes, do install a locking valve for the gas.
realitychek 2 months ago
@realitychek Thank you very much for your recommendations. I agree 100%. I do go into more detail in my "How to prepare for any emergency" series.
LDSPrepper 2 months ago
Thanks 4 this vid.yes natural gas is cheap in tx.this makes good sense here.
mywolf2can 2 months ago
OMG Thank you so much we will save for it!! :) kisses
tinsnanna 3 months ago
LDS- nice video but have a question. just got a new bigger generac and need to know if this conversion can be done on any gen without screwing up the warranty? did you contact the manufacturer before doing this to make sure it would not damage the unit? do you have to remove this unit if you need to go back to gas? already have a gas line in my garage so this would be an easy hook up for me.
nappiboy1000 3 months ago
@nappiboy1000 The best way to get the right conversion kit it to telephone the company. I don't know if it affects the warranty. With it on I can run natural gas, propane or gasoline so no need to remove it.
LDSPrepper 3 months ago
Wonder how many code violations are shown in this video?
akpch 3 months ago
@akpch Good question. Would you like to research that and get back to us with the codes/references?
LDSPrepper 3 months ago
where can you get this conversion kit? I can't find it anywhere
joshrussell357 3 months ago
@joshrussell357 Click the link in the description box.
LDSPrepper 3 months ago
how do you think a couple propane tanks would do ?
solvssod 3 months ago
@solvssod I think they would do well. For 5,000 watts I used 5 gallons of gasoline an hour. I don't know how long a 20lb. propane tank will last. If you try it please let us know. My guess is it would last about the same as 5 gallons of gas.
LDSPrepper 3 months ago
Hey. If that cable has two male ends on it you are wired to code. Do you also have the proper interlock on you electrical panel interface?
layitover 4 months ago
@layitover I sure hope so.
LDSPrepper 3 months ago
can you start it without gas
lelandlf 4 months ago
@lelandlf absolutely. I don't use gasoline in it any more.
LDSPrepper 4 months ago
can you convert a generator to use moonshine
lelandlf 4 months ago
I bought a 4000 watt generator and a small hand carry 1000 watt portable unit.
I'm gonna buy the generator conversion kit, it seems like a great idea.
Could you also run a Coleman propane stove, heater and lantern with one?
Isn't it illegal to plug your generated voltage directly into your home wiring because of the danger to repairmen? I guess you could pull out your meter.
breezebro 4 months ago
awesome video! I've been looking for something like this....so thanks for the link! 1 Question though........do I need to have an electrician wire the 240 power in to my house or can I use the one my dryer plugs into? Maybe a dumb question but you come across as a knowledgeable source. Thanks!
joshuafarrell1976 4 months ago
@joshuafarrell1976 Both ways work. Of course the dryer plug approach is faster, easier and cheaper. Just remember to turn off the main circuit breaker before turning on the generator so you don't send power out to the gird and shock a line man.
LDSPrepper 4 months ago
@LDSPrepper what happens when you lose your nat gas? mite wana get some propane tanks. also a power inverter for your car. some cars will burn less gas idling then your generator. and anether hint is diesel. not many people have diesel generators so way less chance of the diesel pump running out. my self i drive a diesel pickup and use a power inverter for my backup if i can't get gas. also diesel don't really go bad and diesel trucks have 2 batteries and my truck has the 160 amp alt.
blownutsmyass 4 months ago
Was your posting of this vid on 4/27/11 coincedental? We got hit by tornadoes that day and had no power for 5 days. couldnt get gas !!!
bullikins 5 months ago
@bullikins Sorry to hear that. It could have been a coincidence or a message. You decide.
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
That steel security cable is NO OBSTACLE WHATEVER to bolt cutters, and a thief will be bringing those with him. They'll just wait till you're asleep or out of the house.
The pigtail at the meter needs to be physically supported, else just its own weight will encourage stress/corrosion cracking of the plug that supports it: Gas leak --> Boom!
freddytheflintstone1 5 months ago
@freddytheflintstone1 Nothing is strong enough to deter a determined individual. But for it could be enough to send a lazy person somewhere else. More support on the pigtail would be great. Any ideas?
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
@ChaffSort101 Thanks for commenting. Before I made the gas connection I called my natural gas company because I thought they had to do it. When I asked they said, "That is something the homeowner would do. We don't do that." So at least in my area this is definitely a do it yourself project.
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
@GhostTod I'm truly glad to hear this will help. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
At 1:58 you stated you powered five...(wind noise). So I do not know what you powered? Thanks for the vid.
enriquesonora1500 5 months ago
@enriquesonora1500 I powered my home and my five neighbors homes. At my home we ran everything as normal with the exception of the A/C. But we ran the ceiling fans, side-by-side refrigerator and freezer, our chest freezer, Plasma TV, satillite dish, florescent lights, etc. At my neighbors houses my generator powered their refrigerators, freezers, TV, fan, floor lamps and cell phone chargers. So I did restrict them somewhat to what they could run.
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
one other thing, your engine on/off switch will fail. i replaced mine already. its a quick fix, thanks
4inches4u 5 months ago
@4inches4u It may. I don't ever use it. I turn off the gas and let the remaining gas in the gas line burn to completely burn up the fuel. This is a good idea especially with gasoline so there is no residue in the carb.
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
14 days? omg where do u live? thats nice set up. what about the motor oil? do u use the type or did u change the weight? thanks for the info.....learn somthing new every day!
4inches4u 5 months ago
@4inches4u I live in Houston, TX. I changed the motor oil as directed in the generator manual. I don't remember how many hours between changes but it wasn't a problem. I use Mobil 1 10W-30 oil.
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
Hey LDS nice video.. I ordered the conversion kit and the company called me the next day and informed me I may have ordered the wrong kit. So after a few questions about my Gen she was right. The right kit was 80 bucks cheaper. Nice.. Lady was super nice and helpful. QUESTION: How much Natural Gas do you think you would use compared to Gas. Maybe you can point me to the answer if you don't know. Thanks Brother. GBTV.COM folks. Get the truth.
cmobley69 5 months ago
@cmobley69 They are great folks there. You will use about the same amount of natural gas as you do gasoline. It is cheaper to use natural gas because natural gas costs only pennies compared to gasoline.
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
Thanks for the lead on uscarb.com. I do have one comment about your connecting practices. The way your are connecting to your house may be ok for an emergency purpose but you left one really big step out, I read all post twice to look for it. You MUST disconnect your main breaker back to the power company, either located in the box or the main is outside. If you don't do this your 220 volts you send the power company becomes 5000 volts to a power technician on a pole or to wires on the ground.
waynrdude 5 months ago
@waynrdude Absolutely true. You MUST throw the main breakers to the power lines before you do anything else. Good catch. Thanks for commenting.
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
@LDSPrepper Ran into some issues with my kit and they were more than accommodating since the spacer didn't work out they are modding the carb ...They are a top notch company ...!Thanks again !
Malibu361 5 months ago
Was contemplating this kit for awhile .Just ordered it yesterday after seeing your video ...Thanks
Malibu361 6 months ago
@Malibu361 I am sure you will be very glad you did. It is a great peace of mind to know I can use multiple fuels and save money too.
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
Great vid. You mentioned you start the generator plug in to the generator and then plug in to the house. Those look like two male ends and you may be in for the shock of your life, very dangerous if that is exactly how you do it. Can you show us a vid of where you are plugging in with the 220? Are you back feading your panel or do you have a feading panel?
vinceleto 6 months ago
@vinceleto I plug in the male to the house (no power) then the other end (male) to the generator. That way there is never any power in the line until it is plugged into the generator. It is completely safe that way.
LDSPrepper 5 months ago
Man do I need this!!! We have a big 8KW generator running right now because of hurricane Irene and were powering 3 houses but man does that thing eat that gas up fast. I get 10 hours on half load on a 9 gallon tank lol
Gman200108 6 months ago
@Gman200108 Yup. You can usually count on using 1 gallon per KW per hour. If you want to use less get a smaller generator or get the conversion kit. I hope you are well and safe now. Congrats on having the generator.I powered five homes on my 5KW generator after Hurricane Ike. All my neighbors donated gasoline. It worked out well.
LDSPrepper 6 months ago
@LDSPrepper Thanks!
Gman200108 5 months ago
AWESOME!!! I'm SOLD!! Gonna order my kit tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
Zbee167 6 months ago
@Zbee167 I'm glad this video was helpful. If you have any questions you can call them. They are great.
LDSPrepper 6 months ago
THANKS for showing this conversion kit, till I saw this I had no plans for a gas gen, just did not want to deal with buying and storing gas. Thanks!
HuntersConsulting 7 months ago
@HuntersConsulting I'm glad the video has helped. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
LDSPrepper 6 months ago
When videoing my sailing trips I taped a small piece of foam over the microphone of the camera. it cuts out the wind crackle.
hoz49 7 months ago
@hoz49 Great suggestion. Thanks.
LDSPrepper 6 months ago
Thank you for an excellent video but I have one comment. The electrical pigtail cord from the generator has two male plugs. Suggest plugging into the house before the generator to avoid being shocked unless you are using a disconnect switch on the generator. Assume you have a transfer switch on the house.
EJSNYNY 7 months ago
@EJSNYNY You are correct. I do plug the male into the house first.
LDSPrepper 6 months ago
Make sure you put a load on the gen when you do your monthly runs. They use residual magnetism in the armature core to start the generating process. Loading the gen keeps this magnetism up.
krawlr 7 months ago
@krawlr I didn't know that. I'll go do that today. Thank you very much for your comment.
LDSPrepper 7 months ago
I dont know why the video response option isnt working for me. Its my latest video on my page, just to show you that I purchased a generator. God bless.
19hawk11 8 months ago
Great video. I like your information and I like your attitude. Keep it up
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ThePauperPrepper 8 months ago
Thanks for the Great Prepping Videos. Subscribed to your channel, so keep em coming. I was debating on a diesel or gas generator..... You have answered my question. Thanks
lastquest 9 months ago
@lastquest I'm glad to have helped. Thanks for subscribing. More good info to come.
LDSPrepper 9 months ago
Great info, I'm ordering one for my generator as well. I have the same identical generator as yours!
econewpower 9 months ago
i got 2 generator i going do one i got sump in celler so them thanks for infor
RJBURG 10 months ago
Good thinkin. Have to look in to one. Thanx for posting.
N8Dogg1002 10 months ago
Just what I had in mind. After hurricane Ike I noticed that gasoline couldnt be purchased at any price. My home lost electricity and phone service, but the natural gas stayed up without fail. I figure that this is a great way to get the electricity for less than gasoline.
19hawk11 10 months ago
@19hawk11 You were absolutely correct. Now you know exactly how to do it. I'm glad this helped.
LDSPrepper 10 months ago
WOW!!!!! Great info!! I ordered one for my Genny!
sciwolf359 10 months ago
@sciwolf359 Glad to hear that. You'll love it.
LDSPrepper 10 months ago
@sciwolf359 Awesome. Again, I am not associated with USCarb.com but I am a very happy customer. Share the conversion kit with your friends and help them save money and be prepared. That will probably happen naturally because you will be having so much fun with it.
LDSPrepper 10 months ago
Great Video , Thank you for sharing the information .
TexasPreppersNetwork 10 months ago
Can you make a short video on how you connect your generator to your house. I'm particularly interested in the hardware you use that allows you to splice into your electrical box (if that's what you do?) Your videos are very informative. Keep up the good work.
alincalcity 10 months ago
@alincalcity Because I did it myself and haven't had it inspected I don't want any liability by showing how I did it. Sorry.
LDSPrepper 10 months ago
@LDSPrepper Hey no problem. I can do some research on it on the internet. Thanks anyway. Please keep making your informative videos though.
alincalcity 10 months ago
Great video, thanks for the link and all the info.
PreppingAddict 10 months ago
We already have a 5200 watt generator and wanted to buy another natural gas generator... you may have saved me 2000 dollars if this works...
btigtime2 10 months ago
@btigtime2 I am very frugal. I was looking at a whole house natural gas generator and decided that is nuts compared to $200 for a conversion kit. And I can take it anywhere. It works for me.
LDSPrepper 10 months ago
Great vid ,great info.
pointman201 10 months ago
Another really great idea, I am definitely going to get a couple of these. Thank You. Keep up the great video's, the members of LDS are really on top of it.
emrcon 10 months ago
You sure got it right about the herds buying gensets in a panic..I see that almost EVERY year, it also applies to chain saws, bottles water, and many other items as well. Quite often, I buy my prep items RIGHT after hurricane season.
dafrogtoad 10 months ago
@dafrogtoad Yup. I see it every time there is a potential disaster or shortage. One time I went to Home Depot and just watched the crazy people just for entertainment.
LDSPrepper 10 months ago
Outstanding video.... Thanks for the time, link and info.
survivaleveryday 10 months ago
THANKS LDS... GREAT VID
DIXIECONFEDERATEDAWG 10 months ago
you really need to cap that valve your one simple mistake from going boom
tomyhill123 10 months ago
Great video. I would also wonder about the seals and gaskets drying out from not running gasoline occasionaly.
thump186 10 months ago
@thump186 I had never thought about that. I could simply put a cup or two of gasoline in every 6 months and run it that way. I run it any way to make sure it is producing electricity. I heard if you don't the generator parts stops working. On my old one it rusted so it stopped working.
LDSPrepper 10 months ago
Do you know kow long will a 20lb propane tank last on the 5000 watt draw.
usfreedom22 10 months ago
@usfreedom22 Great question. I do not. You could call the people at uscarb.com and ask. I plan on using my propane for cooking and my natural gas for power so I haven't tried it. You will also need a propane regulator to lower the pressure of the propane coming out of the tank to the generator. It is the normal kind you can get at BBQ centers, maybe Home Depot, etc.
LDSPrepper 10 months ago
@LDSPrepper
Thanks, I just ordered mine. They said it burns the same amount. So if you burn 5 gallons of gas in 12 hrs you will burn 5 gallons of propane in 12 hrs. 20 lb tank is equal to 5 gallons of propane. Great Video. I added it to my favorites so hopefull you will get some more people to watch it. Keep the great info coming. Thanks
usfreedom22 10 months ago
@usfreedom22 I really appreciate that you took the time to call them and posted the information here for others. Very considerate. Thank you.
LDSPrepper 10 months ago
@LDSPrepper
No problem.
usfreedom22 10 months ago
@usfreedom22 Good question, just saw the video and was thinking the same thing.... Did yoiu by any chance go to US Carb with your question? If not, I'll shoot them off a quick email.
mikenorm2002 8 months ago