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I just bought a brand new EU2200i generator just like that one through northern tool online. It's getting fuel, spark etc but will not start. I have everything in the start modes. I did NOT set up the bluetooth feature but if they test ran it at the factory using the bluetooth mode do I need to reset it or change the bluetooth setting so it will start???
The Flame King system works fine, if your buying a new system maybe look at the the Mister Heater. I'd buy by price. With the Mr. Heater you have to use their tanks, Flame King can refill the other tanks, Coleman etc. The plastic stem that protrudes from the Flame King fitting can easily fall out (don't know how that happened) to allow regular bottles to be refilled, not so with the metal stem on the Mr. Heater.
I just bought the Flame King kit 4 extra FK bottles. I kinda wished I had viewed this video first as I would have went with the Mr. Heater Fuel Keg Kit. I agree, the metal purge valve is better than the plastic one and the Fuel Keg is easier to purge air from with the attached ring key vs. an allen wrench. The other thing I am disappointed with in the Flame King is the tanks are made overseas.
Pro and Cons. Mr Heater stand I like it's compatability but to short, must have a over hang, having to pick up a 20lb cylinder much higher more problematic if full. While Flame King stand is high enough to use at ground level when 20lb is full. The cylinder valve idea I like on MH but can be potential problem if accidentally gets turned or kids messing with them *(just learned something new the valve switch only functions while refilling the cylinder). While FK is having to keep up with an allen wrench but valve is more scure, but can still be refilled without it just can't fill to max full. For me I got the FK because the kit was on clearance for $15.⁰⁰ and got the last four extra cylinders for $6.&Chng each, plus another 20% off all is why economically I went with FK. Been refilling used coleman cylinders for years using a simple adapter and a pair of 45 degree forceps to pull the pressure valve open to get max fill. There's pros and cons to just about everything. The choice is in your hands choose wisely grasshopper.
On the fuel keg, when full and the white mist is venting, close the vent first, then close the lever valve on the adapter. This sequence per the instructions.
This is certainly _e pluribus unum._ There are hundreds of backup lights for sale. But with one like this, you may not even know that the power is out till the battery runs out and you are in the dark.
@3:42 "It can stay on for 5 hours". Companies routinely lie. Please let it run on its battery, and time how long until it goes out. Also staying "on" can mean that it is still producing light at 5% of normal. But it is "on". Please test it, and see if "on" means 5 hours of sustained lumens, or gradually diminishing lumens. After 1 hour, is it still the same brightness? How about after 3 hours, etc? Also, all batteries die. At some point, they can no longer be recharged, just like having to replace your car's battery. As batteries age, they can often still supply full power, but for shorter time periods. So how many years will that battery last? The box does not say. In 5 years, will it still stay on for 5 hours? It will probably last, maybe, 1 hour. It is an excellent bulb for countless people. When your home loses power, having that light stay on, even if only long enough for you to safely get a flashlight, is great. But that would mean that you would have to keep that light on 24/7. I would prefer a light that turns on when it detects a power loss. Still, I could see a good use for the bulb in this video. But I am interested in the battery's capabilities, as I will not trust the 5 hour claim.
I don't have the GE bulbs but I do own some from a decent amazon seller. In my case, the bulb produces good light for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. After that the bulb dims until it goes off. The battery in the first set I bought lasted for about 4 years. In the case of the bulbs I bought before, when the battery in it failed the bulb would start blinking/flickering while turned on. At that point, I bought a new set and replaced them. I can't say if the GE he shows would be the same, but I suspect you'll get very similar results. While I've owned them, I've lost power on a few occasions and almost always at night. Every time I'm very happy I have them so I don't have to walk around in a dark house trying to find flashlights or lanterns. They're just there and ready to go when you flip the switch. Even if they don't last a really long time, most times the power is back on before they run out of power and even if not, I've had plenty of light so that I could easily find other sources of illumination in the meantime to be able to have light once they stop working. And as long as the bulb is on at the time of power loss, the bulb will continue to be on without having to do a thing.
I have had these for a few years now. This is nothing new. The only cavate is that the terminals needs to be shorted in order for it to light up using the battery...at least for the ones that I have, which is a different brand.
The same for me. I put them in the closet that my electrical panel is in. At the time, I had a lot of old wiring that blew fuses often. (My house was a bit of a fixer-upper) Over time since then,. I have replaced this wiring, but for as while, it was a life saver. It still is whenever there is a storm that blows a fuse not to have to worry about light when I need to go in there Of note: I bought mine 4-5 years ago, and they still last for hours. I have not timed them recently, but I was pleasantly surprised by their longevity. Especially since mine were a cheap knock-off that came with a weird fake "socket" with a button on it to provide "flashlight" mode.
That's a cute idea. In my case however, I had already found a different option that solves essentially the same problem. What I did was buy some "rechargeable" USB powered LED light strips. I then permanently hook those LED light strips up to a USB "charger" (although sometimes the "charger" is built into my wall outlet). This results in the light running on USB/wall power normally, and on its builtin battery reserve when the wall power goes out. As an added bonus, the light strips I use have an "auto" (motion sensing) feature that will handle turning the light on and off as needed. This "auto" feature is especially handy in areas where you only need the light some of the time (for example, its very handy to have the light automatically come on when you step onto the basement's staircase, so you don't trip down those stairs in the dark).
Problem is those guys that go out10/12 miles on the ice that little ring gets hooked on everything. In the next thing you know you’re losing Propane. I really like flame king. They haven’t let me down yet.😎
One thing to note is they can't be used in multi-socket fixtures. No ceiling fans with multiple lights or other fixtures with more than one light socket on the same switch. When used in those type fixtures, the bulb will light when the switch is in the off position. They only work properly when used in a single socket fixture such as a lamp or single bulb ceiling fixture.
I've had similar bulbs for about 2 years and I use it that way as a feature, when the switch is off, bulbs very dimly light areas of the house overnight.
You finished off the gas when running it with fuel shut off. It was pointless to "drain the carburetor" since all you did was drain the hose going out the bottom, air came from the carburetor when you unscrewed the drain screw, which allowed the hose to drain.
I see it this way; I bought a fuel keg which is approved for refill for everyday consumption. I augment this with purchased 1lb propane bottles when I need a few more for travel. I have a refill adapter for the Coleman propane bottle if I need it for a significant emergency situation and the bottle I am using is relatively new and I follow all general best practice guidelines. I don’t recommend everyday refilling of the Coleman bottles which is playing roulette. I see that option as a last resort.
Replace cheap ones periodically and not refill indoors would be the common sense approach…. This seems as a product commercial and sure enough the Amozone has the mentioned products readily available.
