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Uploaded by on Jan 18, 2009

This is my generator running on propane. See the steps on how I converted it from gas to propane here at this site
http://www.instructables.com/id/Converting_a_generator_to_run_on_propane/

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  • Hi how are you doing. i'm a student at Old dominion university and i have plans of doing this conversion as part of my senior design project....maybe you can help me out with it..or if i have any questions...possibly contact you. seems like u reallly didnt have to do too much for ur conversion which would save me some dollars

  • yeah just send me an email through Youtube and I'll help you if I can.

  • Thats why I adjusted the air intake (Throttle now) to run full speed. I tested this using 3 high wattage heaters that added up to about 4500 watts and it had no trouble compensating for the different loads being applied all at once or one at a time.

  • ccol...how long does a tank of Propane last?

  • Not sure. Never have run a full tank through.

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  • I May have Missed Something in the PAST, But 'ADJUSTING or FINE TUNING' The Propane/Air Mixture is ABSOLUTELY INGENIOUS, PRACTICAL, EFFICIENT, PRACTICAL & ASTOUNDING. If It's Used Elsewhere, I'm CONNECTING On It.

    THANK YOU, VERY MUCH, In 'CAPS!!'

  • It looks like you have the governor unhooked, the generator can't compensate for loads without a governor no matter what fuel you're running on, without a governor you'd have to manually adjust it. Remember 2 pole generators like this have to run at a steady 3600 RPM to get 60 Hz ac at rated output voltage. AC voltage that's not between 50-60 Hz can damage electronic equipment.

  • very very nice - i'll have to pick up a HF generator and do this conversion to power some machine tools. Thanks for saving me about $400

  • Mine is a little different but I like how you can also control the air coming in too

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