Here I describe how I set up my Duramax Generator to run on a 100lb Propane Tank, proper use of a Regulator and larger hose to run longer length. And then later had to run off of Gas !
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You never use thread seal tape or paste on the threads of an o-ring sealing fitting. You are only making the possibility of getting foreign objects into your system.Tthe o-ring makes the seal.
I had the top of the fill valves changed so that they can come and deliver the propane by truck, I bought 2- 100lb tanks. Used just one tank during Ian ran 2 refrigerators TV computer, and all house lights.Ran for over 36 hrs I still have 1 eight of a tank left. Didn't even use the second tank. Ran great non stop.Champion duel fuel gen. 9000kw .
I'm using a very similar set-up except for the 100 pound tank. I opted for (4) 40# and (4) 30# tanks. Combined with the 50 gallons of ethanol-free gas that I stock up on at the beginning of hurricane season, we are always ready for whatever Mother Nature throws our way. I also learned the "hard way" about using the central A/C while running on generator power. Now the central A/C breaker gets turned off along with the water heater. I have two window units that I put in the living room and master bedroom when the power goes out. The 15,000 btu unit in the living room keeps the majority of our living area cool, and the 12,000 btu unit keeps master bedroom / bath cool at night. Big savings in the amount of fuel burned. Also, burning 50 gallons of gas if the power doesn't go out isn't too big of a pain, since we have 6 acres and mow about half of it. The mower, pressure washer, and UTV will go through most of it before I'm worried about it going bad. #SemperParatus
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Always keep in mind that it’s better to be safe than sorry. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully.
I too rode out Irma and we lost the utility power for three days. I had my generator ready with about 50 gallons of gas. I never had to use it. Why? Because we also have battery backed solar power. Nice thing about solar is that you can use it year round and it pays for itself unlike the generator just sitting there waiting for an emergency. We ran our whole house including fridge, freezer, TV's, computers, water heater and even the window AC's and it cost nothing (no gas bills). You should look into it, I think you might like it, plus you keep the geny as backup (for your neighbors, lol). I like your videos, keep up the good work!
I had my generator "on hand" for 10 years before we needed it after IRMA, we were without power for a week.. It worked fine for running a few window AC units, refrigerator, internet, etc but it's not big enough for hot water. Now the generator is back in the garage for who knows how long. I was thinking about solar as the best option, would you mind sharing what your initial investment cost?
@@floridadave224 Cost depends on the system. Grid tied systems are the most cost effective. You just need the panels, racking, micro inverters and net meter. Figure around 10k for a 8,000 Watt system. The problem is they don't work when the power goes out. I built a hybrid off-grid system and it cost more because you need batteries. Figure $12k for a 4,000 Watt system or $18k for a 8,000 Watt system or $22k for a 12,000 Watt system. I built the 8,000 Watt system for my house and now I never worry about loosing power. I have a complete video series on it that shows how you can DIY: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lcGjoHS6rnE.html
batteries have a shelf life and only last a few thousand cycles. propane tanks with a standby generator is far more economical than a solar powered battery backup solution for emergency applications.
@@jameskirk5843 Everyone should have a backup generator as the minimum to get through a short term emergency. Battery backed solar provides a long term solution that pays for itself if you can afford the upfront cost.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Stay safe
Excellent overview of what is actually needed, including pros and cons of gas vs propane. This really makes me want to just invest in a Generac whole house system.
Just a thought. You can increase your LP storage at home and have the LP delivered via a truck. No gasoline storage problem, no gummed up carb, and LP can be stored forever. That is how we do it up north. Have all of that gasoline is pulling the dragons tail. Most people don't understand how many ignition sources there in a garage. Was a Firefighter for 30 years saw it all go boom.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Be safe
You have a solid plan... this is what I do ... I have a 420 pound (100 gallon) propane tank .... 8 twenty pound tanks ... 120 gallons of gasoline ... i have 5 generators ... 2 7,000 watt (one runs on propane or gas) two 4,000 watt (one runs on propane or gas) and one 2,500 watt gas generator ... I hold two for myself and cover friends and family with the others .... usually the gasoline is for the cars and the propane is for the generators, but I can mix and match and use it as I wish. I stock up on the propane during the summer when its cheapest (I live in NY and propane isn't cheap). Because I'm able to store so much, I don't get blasted with all of the expenses during a situation ... and the gas, I don't have more than 2 cans filled out of season... and again, stock up as the season's approach. Here we have hurricane season ... ends in November... and December starts the noreaster season.. so basically spring and summer are our off seasons ... that's when I tune and maintain everything and re stock if needed ... but you find out REAL FAST how valuable gas is when you get a hurricane or 3 feet if snow and the power is out for 10 to 30 days .. a day is nothing here ... lol ... a week is annoying ... a month and people start re thinking who they voted for ... good setup, God bless and thanks for the videos and your time ...
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Stay safe. It’s better to be safe than sorry
Kelly, I was laughing my ass off with your story lifting the tank and the fuel leaking.... Thanks for the info, I will be sure to follow your advise on the truck vs. car and to vent the fuel and not to spill it in my car. I'm ordering the Tri fuel system generator.
I have a full house generator with a 250 gallon propane tank. I had an exceptionally difficult time finding propane and I found it cost about $100 a DAY to run it and and all I had running was the refrigerator, hot water heater, some lights, fans and television. Out of power for 5 days then refilling my tank to full cost me close to $1,000 -- the electric water heater sucks up most power and used up 10% of my propane supplies a DAY. I turned the electric water heater OFF and the refrigerator and those few lights and fan cost about 5% of the propane tank a day. Because of that I found out natural gas is now available in the area (was not back then when I had the whole-house generator installed). and I switched from electric water heater to natural gas.
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You can have your generator rejetted for natural gas as well. Natural gas is usually available when the power is out. I just bought a 22kw Generac that runs on natural gas with an automatic transfer switch (ATS) that starts the generator and switches the breaker panel input over to the generator. It has a built in provision to run on propane/LP if natural gas were to be cut off. Get rid of any heat sources that are electrically powered - water heaters and furnaces are the worst culprits. You can control how much you use an over or clothes dryer to minimize load on your generator.
The upside of propane and it's cost, is the storage time it allows for. Indefinate vs. gas 1to1-1/2 years ifvlucky with the right additives. So in a SHTF scenario it's well worth the extra cost and security knowing it's there for you. Just an observation. I have 2 500 gallon tanks. 1 for the house, and one for my genny. Or the tanks can be piggy backed in the event of an emergency.
My gasoline storage plan is keeping my old 1998 Suburban's 43 Gallon gas tank full at all times. I have a siphon pump ready just for the occasion. I feel much safer with my kids running around and not having access to two dozen gas cans laying around.
Hi, I hear you. I got away from gasoline to power my generator. I rely on propane tanks. Good you can siphon gas, mine car and most modern cars you can't siphon.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Remember it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
U.S. Carb has a regulator and a snorkel kit that you can attach to your generator to run on natural gas. Works great and you don't have to worry about storing fuel. Little pricey for the conversion and hose but it eliminates the hassle.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
I have the same generator to run my whole house and love it but after the freak snow and ice storm last year here in Slidell Louisiana I put a tri-fuel kit on my generator so I can run natural gas then I had the city put a natural gas meter on my house it's great piece of mind having unlimited fuel.a lot of neighborhoods have natural gas ran at the curb yet the contractors didn't install it and people don't even realize they have natural gas in their neighborhood it's good to check. Great Video Thanks.
prettygirlus900 We had an electrician wire/equip our home [main panel] for our DuroMax generator & after telling him we wanted to run our AC off & on enough to keep cool (3-Ton Unit) and he advised us to get a 15K/12K Gennie, b/c the AC’s starting surge required the 15K/12K (Starting/Running!) power & that we only used it’s partial power so our Gennie would ‘live longer’ & use less gas per outage..!! We went with the DuroMax XP15000E Generator. Lot’s to consider, huh?🇺🇸
All good comments here, I just ordered this generator and now rethinking the propane from you guys are telling me. My weekend home in upstate New York during the winter get power lines down frequently during the winter. Some time its hard to find gas. All I need half the load of the generator that is why I would love propane. I also ordered 100 lb tank. Last year on Thanks Giving day the power went out and oh man we were all screwed for 3 days showed in with 12 people in the house. I had a old generac 10k with gas but the stations were out as well, thank good for good friends around me. I gonna still give it a go. Thanks all for the very helpful comments
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Even propane generators are not safe to be used indoors. Generators should be used outdoors only. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Stay safe. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. Stay safe.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Keep in mind that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Be safe
I keep my VIP cans full for several months during the hurricane season but not after that. Having gas around is a risk as well. Easy enough to go fill but have to be disciplined.
Hi All Just today I received the Updated Propane Regulator for my Duramax Generator. No instructions, just the regulator. Looks pretty easy. Look for an update video soon! It took Duramax almost 4 months to get this updated regulator to me, but at least they did !
hello, I was reading your reply and had a question. Did you have issues with your regulator when you stated you received an updated regulator? I ask only because after 3 years of use my propane regulator is not working . I am trying to find a fix. thank you for reading.
I have the same genny.I get 1 tankfull of gas per 12ish hrs of running time. I only ever use 91 octane or better. The propane gets about 20hrs of run time per 30# tank. But the propane causes approx a 10% loss in electrical output power. This has been a good genny. Have had it for more than 3 yrs. I can use it on my home or my 40ft Camper. Only thing I have done is change oil, and once readjust my valves. Not the quietest thing around but I built a small vented shed (6x6) to keep it dry, and cut down on the noise. Works great! I actually have the 4400/3500 kw genny same brand, too. That one Ive had to adjust the valves twice. But have had it for 4 yrs. I would definitely buy another if it comes down to it. A very good genny. And extremely reliable. Good video.
why would you use 91 octane in a generator that can often run on 85 RON (which is like 82 in America). 91 doesn't contain any more energy, and in the US, usually all grades contain ethanol... so I don't really see the benefit?
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Remember that being safe is more important than risk taking. This is only a reminder. Be safe
Use whatever octane gas you want. Ive been a mechanic my intire life. My decision to use 91 or better octane is an informed decision. Use what you want, but when carbs, catalytic converters, emission s and sensors plugs, rust, fail and you tire of repair costs? Just use the better gas. Or not.
I have a well insulated total electric house (was) and I put a 5 burner infrared heater on my south wall for ice storm emergencies. I live about 6 miles out in the country and can loose electricity easy. I installed a 500 gallon propane tank close to the well house about 60 feet away. I have a tap there off the line to feed my 5k propane/gasoline generator. I have it mounted on a small 2 wheel trailer with a metal top and metal sides that drop down so it is portable too. I keep gasoline in two of those small 15 gallon plastic barrels that I can unload manually and are under a 3 walled shed. I have a manual hand pump I use in them and can fill up my zero turn mower and four wheeler and can put some in a pickup if needed.I also have a small 1400 watt generator that I took the rust prone metal tank off and converted to plastic tanks that will run my tv and satellite system, lights, and refrigerator no problem. It just sips gas. Also, if you will put a good hard start kit on window air conditioners, they will start and run on a lot smaller generator. Just getting them started is the main problem.With my setup I can endure a long power outage. PS...I fill the big tank up in July/August when propane is $1.60 a gallon, That is what I paid last month. And most years I don't even need any.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully. Remember it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Be safe
The generator had a regulator in it, why did you put another one in there. Did the hose that came with the generator have a regulator in it? It looks like there is a regulator where the prime button is. One thing to keep in mind is that the more power you use the more gas it uses. If you can do without the AC it will not use as much gas. I keep my gas use down to only 10 gal. I had a out shed that I put my gas in. I didn't want to have them in or near the house when keeping gas. This was my 5th storm that I used a generator. I learned to not use everything I can to keep the gas used down. This has some good information! There is no such thing as having to much information! I turned on a breaker and let what was on it get working then turn on the next. The start surg can be up to 7 times the normal run current. Try to keep your load to about half the rated load. The generator will do better and your gas will last longer. Most of the generators tell how much gas used at half load. That is where the generator works best power per gallon.
That's the problem with these large generators. Everyone want to run the whole house including AC. They don't realize the fuel requirements to do that. I would rather have a small gen to run necessities like my fridge and other low power needs. Much easier on fuel.
Hi Sir,All Great Points. Remember this was my first run into Generators. And as much research as I did, and the Propane Firm I worked with, they had no knowledge of Home Generators. Yes the Duramax 12K does have a regulator. The Propane Staff told me since I was running 11' (not the 2 feet of Gas Grills to Propane tank) to get a larger hose. The Regulator on the Propane Tank I think in 20/20 was not necessary. But after I explained my sputtering issues to Duramax they acknowledged it was a known issue. Hence they finally after 4 months shipped me a replacement.I so agree with you on use very little. What hit me out of know where was Neighbors. I had calculated my use fine, and was cooking, had fan's on, music and we were fine. I grew up in the Country and never had AC, you learn to open Windows and fan will do wonders. Then the knocks on the door. My First Hurricane I learned much. You bring up some great tips I will implement. Thanks for posting and helping others gain some experience from your 5 Storms!Thanks,Kelly
Yes you are running this with 2 regulators. There is no need for the regulator on the tank. The DuraMax has a built in regulator, that black unit with the priming button is a regulator. Propane is the way to go on this unit, oil will be cleaner unit will run cleaner and the safety of not having all that gasoline around is a big plus.
Just FYI. You do not need a low pressure regulator from the tank to the generator. The regulator on the generator is capable of handling full tank pressure. Your l.p. gas line would be fine at full tank pressure. Think about it... you can connect your generator directly to a portable tank like a 20lb or 100 lb. tank with the connector provided on the generator. So dropping the pressure to the generator is not desired. The regulator on the generator is designed for direct tank pressure. The tank size doesn't matter. It's the outside temperature that controls the tank pressure being that propane boils at -44deg F. I have mine connected directly to my 360 gallon house propane tank. The generator sits about 10 feet away from the tank so I connect it on a "as needed" basis directly to the vapor equalization valve on the tank. (Full Tank Pressure) Purchased the connector on Amazon. Looks like a large Schrader valve on the tank. I just screw it on when I need it and unscrew it when not in use. That way the generator is only connected to my propane tank, when and if, I need to switch from gasoline to propane in an extended power outage. So loose the low pressure regulator to the generator. Just run a line directly to the regulator on the generator and that's all. One other note. If you have been running your generator on gasoline and want to switch over to propane before the gasoline has run out, you need to turn off the gas tank fuel supply valve and allow the carburetor float chamber to run out before switching over. Otherwise it will try to start or run on what ever gas is still in the float and the propane at the same time and will basically flood out the motor with both fuel types. The way I do it is to start it on gasoline then turn off the fuel valve and let the motor run till it empties the float and quits. Then start it on propane.
Gary, I'm using a 500 lb propane tank with a Duramax 12000watt generator, the tank has a regulator and the gen. has a regulator.My question is, do I need to do anything else before I use it ?
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Hope you stay safe. Remember it’s important to be safe than sorry.
Appreciate your efforts, I'm waiting on delivery of mine today 😊..then the set up. Found your video informative, People get their panties in a wad over the strangest crap🤪 LoL Thanks ,KG4YQK EL-97 73 Brother 🌴 PSL FL.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Remember that it’s always better to be safe than sorry. All the generator safety rules are required to be followed carefully. Be safe
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Thanks for sharing this Kelly. I suspect the culprit behind the astronomical amount of propane used is the 3/4" household line along with the large household vent regulator. I think the 30 or 40 Lb. cyl's use the smaller 1/2" line female fittings, that should match up to the propane hose included with the generator which in turn should match the factory regulator on the generator itself, therefor negating the need for all the reducers... Once you figure it out, 2 perhaps 4 of the above mentioned tanks should get you through the storms. All that gasoline stored inside a bldg. in Florida would give me " pause ", even if the plastic gasoline containers were vented properly. Tip: I live in north central VT. with gasoline stored in 5 gal. containers as well as diesel in a 3 sided carport, [ punch a hole in backside of plastic container ( ten or 12 penny nail works fine, just below handle or on top should work, screw a license plate screw into the container, now it's vented, take it out completely or simply back it off when filling whatever ]... When left in a enclosed shed or bldg., I highly recommend at a minimum backing it off if not remove it all together, as this will prevent the container from bulging in the first place from lack of proper venting... The beauty of the dual/fuel is just that, it gives us both choices which fuel to use. Gasoline, producing the highest start up & running watts or propane at just a little less... In closing and this is just my humble opinion, get rid of the 100 pounder & go with the std. slightly smaller tanks that match up correctly, plumbing wise... :) Bill Farr...
William Farr im also having a difficult time deciding on the 100 pound tank or 3 of the 40 pound tanks which fit perfectly. Since its been a few months since this post, any updates or advice? Thanks
True. The pressure is constant at constant temperature as long as there is liquid propane in the tank. The pressure is equal to the vapor pressure of the liquid at ambient temperature. The pressure only begins to drop once their is only vapor left in the tank. At least, that is my understanding.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Be safe
If you want to convert a generator there use to be a company in West Virginia called motor snorkel now I believe they call them selves US carburetion or US carburetors they’re worth checking out they have the easiest conversion kits in the industry for many generators.
Kelly, thank you for the video. I have exactly the same generator and also 100 LB tank. Trying to find a proper hose to connect the tank with the generator was a challenge. Finally I found Mr. Heater 12 foot propane hose regulator assembly model number F273072. I was not, and still am not sure I need a regulator, but this was the only available option with the proper POL connection on one end and 3/8 flair female on the other. I will be going down to Florida in May and can’t wait to try my new hose, for which I paid $35. I would appreciate yours or anyone’s comments with regards to this hose assembly compatibility with Duramax 12 K generator. I am planning to run AC, refrigerator, some lights, TV, water pump. Thanks again for the video .
Hi, J VdV, I was able to connect my 100lbs cylinder, using the hose I bought. However, the hose needed to be modified, I.e. the regulator had to be removed, and a connector piece had to be used in its place. The regulator cut the gas pressure too much, and the Beast choked. My gas company guy helped me to modify the hose. Tested - runs great!
Mr Tsipris, boy the hoops to have to jump through to communicate with someone who lives 4 minutes away. So, if I order the same hose without the regulator it should hook up and run fine? No additional regulator at the tank? Thanks. 65th Ave NE
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Hope everyone agrees and stay safe. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.
The bevel or tampered fitting do not require teflon tape. Only the sqaure or flat fitting and you never use plain white tape. You use the yellow that does not degrade from the propane. White plumbing tape will cause leaks.
Buy 2 100LB propane tanks and buy a soft start kit for your A/C. The soft start will cut your amperage and lower your wattage load and allow you to conserve propane, which is probably your biggest issue in terms of power consumption. Or, you can convert it to Natural Gas and try that.
For those people that need a lot of fuel here's a tip for known and extreme emergency use. Buy or obtain a couple of 55 gallon steel storage drums with 2 bungs. Make sure they are either new or very clean steel inside. (check your local craigslist for some) That's 110 gallon capacity for about $30-$40 instead of $25+ each for 5 gal cans. If you know where there is a small local use airport (small city or county run general aviation - no commercial service) most of these have self serve pumps just like regular gas stations. If you're a big city dweller, you may have to drive away from the city to find these smaller airports - plan ahead. The fuel used in all piston recip aircraft engines is called Avgas or 100 octane Low Lead (100LL). It's going to be around $1- $2 more per gallon than your local gas station gas. The beauty of 100LL is it can be safely stored for 5 years or more with ZERO deterioration. No need for Stabil or any other additive. Your generator will run just fine on it, as will lawnmowers, garden 2 cycle tools (mixed with proper fuel/oil mix) other small gas engines or any gasoline engine without electronic fuel management But..do NOT run it in your car, as it will create all kinds of havoc with the ECM module. A hand crank pump to transfer fuel from 55 gal barrel to generator gas tank. There will likely never be a rush of cars waiting in gas lines with this tip. However, if the local/county airport is fenced or you need a code to access entry, probably not a good idea to pursue although, many will have someone present during daytime or may even have a fuel truck to load you up. As a pilot, I keep four 55 gal barrels in my hangar year round from very hot to cold season to season weather. I am not in or near any probable 'disaster zone', but I do have a standby generator for storms that knock out power from time to time. The only caveat is to let the generator or other engine gas tank run itself dry and quit or manually drain any remaining fuel before any long term storage. This fuel will mess with standard rubber o-rings, petcocks, rubber hoses and the like over time. It's light blue in color and has no after smell or oily residue.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
I like the idea but not sure of its process. Obviously you can’t go to the airport or station and fill the barrels and take them home - 325 pounds or more per barrel full. You would have to leave them in a truck maybe. Alternatively you make several trips to the station with your 5 gallon cans and return home to fill your barrels. Is that what your are suggesting? Thanks
@@condor5635 Not necessarily. If you have a truck or trailer just fill um up and to offload them from say a truck, lay them sideways. You'll need a couple old tires, then just roll the barrels off onto the old tires. Most of the barrels I use have a big clamp ring around the top. Just *make sure* those rings are tight. They will not blow apart on rolling off truck bed to the old tires on the ground.
@@avflyguy - I see what you’re saying but that just sounds overly risky to me. I don’t have a truck where you could transport that and I wouldn’t put that in my suburban unless it was upright and it wouldn’t fit that way anyway. Lastly I don’t keep old tires lying around. I think just making two or three trips with my 5 gallon VIP jugs would work just as well and be less risky. One barrel would be a nice supplement to my VIP jugs. Now if I can just find one with a nice lid on it cheap. Thanks for the reply
Should have got 5 gallon VIP jugs - they are the best. I have 8. Have no idea what you are talking about regarding opening a gas can every week to release the fumes. Who opens their their plastic lawnmower gas can every week to release the fumes? Vapor pressure within the can is achieved and stabilizes within an hour of sealing a gas can. Releasing it does nothing but restarting the process of repressurizing it again. Yeh lesson about propane is a good one. I would go with NG but since you did not mention it I assumed it was not available in your area. Nice video
You bring up a good point. I found out a few years ago I had the 5 jerry can's and a year later, in Florida especially they get water in them. I added the additive etc, but in the end, I ditched Gas and went to three 100lb Propane tanks. Thanks for your tips and compliments.
@@miamitreasurehunter - not sure how you ever got water in them. I think it would be by releasing the pressure multiple times. Another reason why you don’t release the pressure because then you just re-introduce humid air which then can condense into water into the gas. Jerry cans are as good as VP cans in sealing. Introduction of water in a good can/jug shouldn’t be a possible whatsoever if sealed and left alone. Three 100 pound propane tanks- that’s sweet! Although that’s a lot of propane and introduces risks just like gas does maybe not as high
Kelly, I watched this for a 2nd time now & quite frankly it is so loaded with misinformation I don't know where to begin... 1) DO NOT tape the LPG connections, they are designed for a metal to metal fit, talk to any propane dealer, use a soapy solution to check for leaks & your nose. 2) Steel gasoline containers will corrode over time, leaving undesirable small flakes in the gas & thereby gumming up fuel lines & carburetors. 3) Plastic fuel containers are the way to go, however they must be vented better than what the manufacturer provides as I explained in an earlier comment. I don't know what your homes requirements are for power, but typically the monster generator I see in your video is considerably larger than the average home would need provided one uses power " selectively " in the house for the duration of the outage... The astronomical amount of gasoline you are storing away gives me pause to even remotely consider going this route to power up a house 24/7. Based on what I am seeing in this video I would seriously consider going with an all house system running off perhaps a 500 gal. tank, above or underground... Respectfully yours, Bill Farr...
Hi Bill, You bring up some good points (I learned in 20/20 Hindsight) but when the staff at Propane Dealers tell you to use Teflon tape, I did. I did do the soapy water test. On Gas, I will tell you this. I saw Gas lines a mile long, people with four 5 gallon gas cans.I was out of power for 6 days and my Propane gave me fits. I later found out Duramax admitted they needed to replace my regulator. I have it now. Gas Storage I hate, it is unsafe to say the least and months after the hurricane I have a 5 gallon plastic can I need to get rid of and gas in my generator I need to run out to clear the lines. Why the 12K Generator, I can afford it (he he) but a fool and his toys eh. What I found out was I could run my AC on it (but 24 hour later my 100lb tank is gone.. 75$ a day for AC wasn't worth it) I knew in the back of my mind neighbors would ask to borrow a cord. Funny for that week with no power in our cul de sac, you saw the 4 people that had Generators all had 2 or 3 extension cords running across the street to others. I simply stated, find Gas or 20$ and you can use my Generator. What I really learned was to ask when using Stoves/W/D as they are the big Amperage Eaters. You bring up some good points. Thanks for sharing with all the readers of this Post, it helps us all !Have a Good One !Kelly
@@miamitreasurehunter for the last hurricane here in central Florida, i used a 6500 running watt gen. We powered a 12,000 btu ac unit, the fridge, most of the lights in my house, wifi, and my entertainment center. If I remember correctly, we used a little over 10 gallons every 24 hours. Oh, as far as the neighbors go. My neighbor directly next to me didnt have a generator. I was on my way to her house to see if she would like to power a couple fans and lights. Well, on my way over, I stepped into a fresh pile of shit that her dog left in my yard. I turned back around and enjoyed my ac.
@Bill - You are correct that you don't need to tape the LPG tank connection. However, the threads are NOT the sealing surface. Those threads are simply there, to tighten the fitting to the tank, which presses against a rubber o-ring, which provides the seal. All other connections, such as between the LPG fitting and regulator, should be wrapped with yellow teflon tape or yellow pipe dope, both of which were designed for NPT threads on gas lines. It certainly doesn't hurt, to add teflon to the threads (LPG fitting to regulator), but it's 100% unnecessary.
William Farr Hi Sir. Thank you for your polite comments. I am but a mere mortal and never proclaimed to be an expert. Gas. You are correct on gas storage. Of note my plan is to rotate gas in the event of long term power outage. In Florida Heat 95 avg, the plastic cans deformed quick. I learned to vent often as I kept these outside. Metal cans I have a filter screen and agree like any thing keep clean. Military in my past life always used metal. Tape. To use or not was a big debate on research. Propane dealer said Teflon. That leaked last year and no amount of tightness stopped leaking. Yes I used soapy water test. 3 people tried to stop leak during power outage. If you notice tank has tape, at generator connecting to Regulator no tape. No leaks on either. I found pipe tape suggestion and no leak after I pulled off Teflon and put pipe tape. So the most VIP point I can make was I went to dual fuel as my Regulator on Generator was faulty (see later video where I replaced it ). I truly want no Gas and would instead buy 2 more 100lb Propane tanks as they are easier to manage and move. 99% of Florida has ground water at 3 feet so few here have underground tanks. Where I live is in town homes so I have to store in my garage. Your points are well taken and we will see on the next outage. And as to why such a large Generator, 12k over 4K wattage. Easy, to run my AC which peaks at 11KW at startup. See Florida and 95 degrees 😁 Do have a blessed day and thank you for politely stating your points. Kelly
Josh B To funny of a story. In 20/20 hindsight if my propane generator would have worked I would have loved it. I found Propane Dealers don’t need electricity. For 75$ I filled my 100lb tank. Thank you for hours to gallons. It is so hard to get those numbers. As you noticed in my after action video I will be smarter next time we have a power outage. Hey it was first time !! Peace out and keep those shoes clean!!
Propane has 27% less energy then gasoline. I have a small 4400 watt generator that runs my house and it is awesome on fuel. Running it all day and night I average a quart of gasoline per hour. Last winter we were hit by 3 storms in the winter and the power was out for 3-4 days per storm. A lot of my neighbors had to go to shelters because it was so cold out never going above 34 degrees. But my little generator kept the heat lights and T.V. on. I could not use the electric stove or the cloths dry. But I could use the microwave and I do a ton of cooking on my grill. So I was set for anything. I don't think I would ever use a propane system for a generator as they are not very cost efficient.
I got a dual fuel carb for my 3.6KW and didn't notice any difference in performance between Gasoline and LP. On LP the engine runs slightly quieter and handles loads just as well as the gasoline. On LP there are fewer oil changes due to much cleaner blow by. I will not be using gasoline unless LP or NG is not available. What gen do you have that is rated 4400? Or is that 4400 surge watts?
To the best of my knowledge, don’t haul metal gas cans in a truck bed with plastic bed liner, I think that’s why they went away from the metal cans because of the static from the plastic bedliner to the metal can was dangerous, just something to keep in mind
I totally agree with you. I got away from gas on my first time I had to use the generator, I had a car and putting all those gas tanks was a mess and smelled. I go only propane now. I have three 100lb tanks for my generator and a 40lb for my Blackstone Griddle to keep on cooking !!
Good video. For my money small 20lb bbq tanks would be my choice. Rather than all those gas cans. The fuel doesn't stay stable for very long and water is a real problem. With your honking 100lb plus some 20lb tanks you can easily exchange or refill I think you'd be better off.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Remember being safe is important than taking risks. Be safe.
20 pound tanks aren’t recommended to be used with these generators. 40 pound tanks are the smallest someone should use. I have the 13000 watt Duromax and I use 100 pound cylinders too. I have a permanent 120 Fallon tank but haven’t ran a line around to the side of my house to hook up my generator. So for now I use the bottles. Also, my gas has been sitting in my garage for about three months and I guarantee it’s still good. I will end up using it this summer to mow and won’t have any issues. Gas lasts a lot longer than what most people say.
I think the idea of propane and/or natural gas with gasoline also as an option is very good however you hit on something it’s very important,,,I had to go without electricity for almost a month once,,,the grid was down in our area for three weeks,,,straight line wind came through and took down a lot of poles,,, I had two big generators that just drink the gas I never considered natural gas or propane prior to the power outage the power went out I started the generator one at my house and one up the street at my mothers house then we got low on gas I ran to town to get gas nobody had any gas for sale because power was out.I had to drive quite a long ways to find a gas station with power,,,, so I would say propane and possibly natural gas are your best bet for emergency preparedness however overall I think an ample supply of propane makes you independent of any type of grid that could go down,,,use the natural gas as long as you can,,, then switch over to propane if anything happens to the natural gas supply if not you’ll have your propane and reserve just in case,,,,propane in the tank like that will last for years,,,Going big with a generator seems like the right thing to do however if you got a little harbor freight predator inverter generator or one of the little champion inverter generators Honda Yamaha ect,,,get one or 2 have them set up for propane and natural gas they use a lot less fuel,,,15 gallons of gasoline in 24 hrs in an emergency type situation is in sane,,,15 gallons of any type of fuel in 24 hrs in a situation like that is out of the question for the long-haul,,, ask yourself what do you really truly need to survive? you need water,,,,if you have a well pump you could have a big generator to run the well pump just long enough to get the water then turn it off you could store enough water to flush your toilet to wash to drink ect,,,and then turn it off,,,you don’t need to run a whole house air conditioner,,,pick a room where everyone can kind of shelter in if it’s 98° or more outside and run a small one room air conditioner,,,LED lights are very efficient you can run a lot of them for almost nothing,,,and then you’re going to need refrigeration so fridge an air conditioner more than anything else in the summertime,,,,if you live in a cold climate have a ventless propane or natural gas heater installed,,, they don’t require any electricity and if you use common sense they’re safe,,, you would create a safe room that you would keep cool or warm as the situation dictates,,,you would run your refrigerator and or freezer and only run your well pump as needed intermittently and you would save a lot of fuel,,,all that fuel that man has there would last a long time with a small generator,,, if you don’t have a freezer and all you have is a refrigerator then A small generator like the Honda EU 2000 or the champion 2000 inverter generator would be a very good choice.I don’t own a harbor freight predator but I have seen a lot of reviews for them and people really like them,,,they’re clean power and very fuel-efficient,,,champion also sells a dual fuel 3400 electric start inverter generator,,,that’s what you need,,,save the big ones for when you absolutely need to run something that requires higher wattage and amperage then turn them off,,,the smaller you can get by with the better,,,another thing you can do now before you need to is put in some solar,,,solar is cheaper now than it ever has been,,, get somewheres between four or maybe six 100 Watt solar panels and A good decent charge controller if you can afford a good MPPT charge controller that’s probably the way to go if you can’t,,,,go with a cheaper PWM c/c you can find everything you need on eBay and Amazon for the most part,,,,renorgy solar is also a good place to buy solar stuff,,, and then get 4 six volt golf cart batteries wire them up in series and parallel to make one big 12 V battery,,, you’ll have a little extra power to work with,,,they make LED lights that’ll run on 12 V that take almost nothing to operate and there are companies out there like on Amazon that sell DC powered refrigerators not coolers but actual compressor refrigerators that work on 12 and 24 Volts (auto sensing)they’re expensive,,,If you can’t afford one of them get an DC toAC power inverter you could possibly run your refrigerator for a little while on your golf cart battery set up and an inverter with the solar panels recharging your batteries then mabe you won’t have to run that generator quite as much if the power goes off in the cool months,,,if the power goes off in the hot months then you’ll need a/c however you can do a lot more with that solar and a little tiny generator combined together,,, you can’t run an air conditioner for long periods of time with the solar however you could run a refrigerator or freezer and probably a TV router modem etc. and then use your small generator for one room air conditioner,,,you don’t have to run that AC 24 hours straight in day,,,it might be kind a hard to do but you can shut it off for an hour or two every now and then,,,you need to check the oil and stuff anyway and re-gas it up every once in a while,,,every hour the generator doesn’t run is a savings,,, over the Christmas holiday a wind storm knocked our power out for three days I ran the refrigerator and a small freezer and a TV router modem for about a gallon and a half of gas for 24 hour period,,,I would turn off the generator a little bit and let the solar run that load for a little bit and then start the generator up,,, I used my 2000 W champion inverter generator worked like a champ,,,, I have a Honda EU 2000 as well and I have two big generators a 4000 W and a 5500 W I can use the big ones to run the well pump just long enough to get the water we need and then turn it off. I also have my big generators set up to run things in my shop welder air compressor etc. hope this helps somebody don’t mean to go on like that but I’ve lived through a long power outage and I can tell you those big generators are not something you want to try and run for very long.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Make sure you use your generator carefully and follow the generator safety rules carefully. Remember it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Kelly! Thank you so much for making these videos. I just got the same generator and am In Florida too. I realize that propane wasn’t the best way to go in your opinion, but we actually want to use propane over gas. I was just wondering if you could give me an idea of how long you actually got with the tank you have and at what load did you have the beast at when you were using it? It looks like calculation wise we will only need likely a half load of the total generator power to use likely - so wondering how much time you got with the tank. Thanks so much again!
Hi John, thanks for the nice response. I would say 4 days on 22 gallons (if it was just me (ha ha) as we only had the Fridge/Freezer, Hot Water Heater, Fan, TV and house lights. I had used the stove to cook (big amperage) and it went fine. So in a perfect world and as noted I can run almost anything (If I don't run them all at the same time) on this cool generator Per your Fuel Consumption You get a better punch from Gas (Hence me buying 10 five gallon gas cans for the future) I give the rule of thumb of 16 gallons a day if you run morning to night. I turned the Fridge off at night as it is amazing at keeping stuff cold if you don't open the door. We wanted hot water, that kicks on and off. I actually came back 4 days after the hurricane (and I shut off the generator) and the Fridge was still cold and the freezer still keep cold. I noticed 3 days before I found gas and as long as I keep 30 gallons as I hear of something possible in my path and then when it looks like oh yep it is heading my way, load up the other 20 gallons. That 50 gallons would run me 3 to 4 days easy. Long enough to find gas somewhere. I plan to get a room A/C to solve the cooling issue 250$ is worth it. But as noted, darn neighbors and good will. If you see part 4 of my videos I go into that :) I noticed after it was all over my Propane tank still has fuel. We ran it 9 hours before the sputtering and honestly I know it ran longer as my neighbors ended up using it and I stayed at my Girlfriends house. In closing 16 gallons a day. Per full blow out AC I had my Propane shot calculate my 11,000 Watt AC would burn 20 gallons in 24 hours. BTU math. I hope that helps. If you have any other questions feel free to ask ~ Kelly
Hi, Thanks for the nice compliment. I actually had (if you look at my 4th video In the series) in the end I was running 3 homes... That 22lb tank lasted right about one full day and part of the night and till noon the next day under 3 homes. Remember load = burn rate. Higher AMP use more fuel use. I talked with Duramax and that told me there is a piece that will fix my propane issues, but twice I got e-mails from them saying it is still back order. Like you I want to run on Propane, but I was out 4 days with no power and I had no gas cans to back me up. So what I learned it to be dual use. I had a gas station by me that actually had gas and everyone was filling up 5 gallons cans . I am looking to by another 100lb 22gal Propane tank next year (and hopefully my Propane issue will be fixed) and run just off Propane. A guy gave me a tip to have 2 tanks, a Y valve and that should make it much more efficient. Remember the 100lb Propane tank is a high pressure , where as our generator is a low pressure. I found out later the Duramax has its own regulator, I didn't need to by the one I had. See if you are like me, once the power went out, it was hard to say no to my neighbors. But the short answer to your question is to look to BTU burn rates. My tank can put out 110,000 BTUs. My 11 AMP A/C which I ran for a test would burn 22 gallon of propane in about 20 hours. That gives you the math. A 5AMP mini room ac could last 40 hours. Fans, Fridges etc, just figure out the AMP's they use and like me you can make a chart to roughlyfigure out how fast your burn rate will be, and if you are like me having to knock on your neighbors door and find they have every light on, cooking on their stove, watching TV and doing laundry... well you have to make your burn rate very fast. People can donate 5 gallons of gas, but Propane is a whole different deal, I found it harder to find then gas when the actually hurricane Irma hit. Thanks again for replying, anything else I can help with feel free to ask.Nice meeting you JohnKelly
Hi Johh,Good points and thanks for the nice words. As we know this was my first run into Hurricane Power fun. My last video I put it in simple terms of Amperage. TV = 5 amp, Stove 12amp, Fridge 12amp etc. If I can produce 50 amps then I have to balance it all out. I kept it under 25 as a rule to get the best efficiency from my generator.Duramax finally got back to me with a better regulator, which I feel was why my Propane had issues. I so want to go only Propane, it wins in so many ways. As you will see from my 4 part series, as we both have the 12K model, we are loaded for Bear and sitting pretty. I was when the power went out and I had elderly neighbors needing electricity or a family of 4 who didn't want to loose all the food in the fridge. I had to do the Christian thing and Share... I learned a lot on 'how' to share but what are you going to do but all work together. I made some good friends, met some new neighbors and we were good. Gas gave me 10 hours on its 8 gallon tank at 50% load.Propane was at 14 hours when it started sputtering, I was still had 1/2 a tank (20+gallons left if I had to guess)Kelly
@@MegaMarclar If the safety valve opens with the bottle standing up you get gas. Bad. If you lay the bottle down and the valve opens you get liquid propane. VERY VERY BAD.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Propane generators are also not safe to use indoors. Always use your generator outdoors please. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Observation: 10 ft cable? In Illinois we call tha a (propane) hose. That and many other inacurate comments, I stppped this early. The 100 gal tank failure is obvious to some of us.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
I almost went with a dual fuel for the possibility of using propane but in the end I decided gasoline was more available and easier for me. The real downside to gasoline is rotating it and remembering to run the generator every once and a while.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Be safe.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Thanks Sir. On my 100lb propane tank, an average of 8 hours on light load. You also have to think in amps. A stove is 25 amps, fan 2 amp, lights in the house 5 amps. I have a 50 amp generator so the more load, the faster the propane is use. I kept it light, only a fan on and my refrigerator and my chest freezer during the day. AC will drain a 100lb is about 3 hours so no AC. Remember propane stations don't need electricity so have a good one in your back pocket to take your tanks to. Mine 3 100lb I had a propane delivery service that came to my house to fill my tanks. Thanks for your compliment on my video !
From what I've seen about your folks in the hurricane zone, it's quite common to see fires and such from gas lines being destroyed. I would think the gas company is going to shut off gas supplies until they get their lines and substations checked or repaired????? It's just like the power lines. They are subject to damage and non use. I have a gasoline HONDA generator for back up power. I selectively run it for what I need. It also has a variable speed mode. It idles down or speeds up based on demand. It saves a lot of gasoline. You get what you pay for.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Remember it’s always better to be safe than sorry. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. Be safe you all
I was thinking of doing a similiar setup. I've been through a few hurricanes and gas in populated areas gets scarce in about 3 fays so I went with a tri fuel Firman 10k. I was thinking about going with 2 x 100 lb tanks but now I'm thinking I would be better off goung with a few 40 lbs instead. Do you know how much runtime you get of a 100lb tank?
Hi on average you get about 8 to 10 hours on a 100lb tank You have to think in amps as a stove is 25 amps , lights 5 amps, etc. Each generator has a max Amp load. Mine is 50 amps. I have 3 100lb tanks just for the generator and just last week I bought a larger 40lb for my Blackstone Griddle. So many areas to fill propane around. My 40lb cost 99$ and a 100lb is 135 so the cost isn't a huge factor. But lifting the 100 and moving it around is a bit of a deal, even the 40llb tank is pretty darn heavy. I am just realizing that no matter how little space I have in my garage, I have to get a dolly to move this around ! I would advise a 100lb as when you need it, you don't know how long the power will be out. 3-5 days on light damage, weeks to months on major damage hurricanes. I have 3 100lb on the inside wall of my garage, they have been there 4 years waiting in the wings. These tanks last 10 to 15 years and longer if they are covered and protected from the elements. I just remember the last hurricane, there was a filling station for propane and a mile long line of people with little grill 20lb tanks. I just dropped of my 3 via my truck, waited in line and then picked them up with my truck once done. So again, I would go with the 100lb because at the end of the day, you can burn that pretty fast and the cost difference of the 40 vs 100 is small. Plus you get to be the boss of your block when power goes out !!!
Propane is good for about a day or two. Ya better have some gasoline. If you have a big boat on the side of your house, fill it up! Mine holds 90 gallons. When all else is done, use the boat gas.
ya your generator is way different then mine i have a 10000 watt dura max and one of those 100 pound tanks last me running 24 hours a day will last me about 3 days and change...gas is a waist of time... and i no you said propane is about 80% i never had any problem with mine at all as a matter of fact it runns better than gas... gas is a waist.. sorry to see you got a bad regulator / or some thing... 100 pounds of propane should last you running 24/7 2 days easy at full load... huh no kidding...
a 100lb. tank has 25 gallons in it. At 50% load, the XP12000EH consumes 1 gallon of propane an hour. So a 100lb propane tank should only last 25 hours at 50% load, and around 14-15 hours at 80% load. I have the XP12000EH, 2- 100lb. propane tanks and 2 40lb tanks, but I am going to have 5-5 gallon gas tanks in my garage ready to fill up just in case.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. Thank you. Hope everyone agrees.
To run a generator on propane you need a volume tank. Small line will not work. When your generator comes under load it will suck that line empty it can't keep up with the demand.
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Properly jetted, propane generates MORE horsepower/electricity than natural gas.
@@tommcfadden2226 YES BUT DURING HURRICANES NATURAL GAS IS REGULARLY SHUT DOWN FOR EITHER PUMP STATION DOWN NO POWER OR DAMAGED LINES AND AREA SHUTDOWNS
@@brightpaul I live up north, have been alive for 56 years and have never heard or seen a natural gas "outage". Natural gas is the way to go where I live.
The regulator I purchased for my 100lb tank has the standard BBQ type male threads. I wonder if a different regulator and hose could change your propane experience
5:10 - Actually, one pound of propane = 0.23 gallons, so a 100 pound tank, filled to 80% capacity would be 80 pounds X 0.23 gallons per pound, which would come out to 18.4 gallons in a 100 pound tank filled to 80% capacity, not 22 gallons. So, the weight of the empty tank being 100 pounds and the full tank weighing 180 pounds would make perfect sense. 5:37 - I'm surprised that a 100 pound tank (80 pounds full) at 18.4 gallons of propane (in a full 100 pound tank) will only last one day. I'm assuming you ran it 24 hours a day at close to full load. Is that correct? At $3.50 per gallon and about 18 gallons in a 100 pound tank, that would come out to about $64.00 a day to run propane. 6:30 - You said that your 10, five gallon cans came to 50 pounds but then you said to never fill your gas cans over 80% full, so that means that 10 five gallon tanks filled to only 80% capacity would equal 40 gallons, not 50. Most of these 7,000 to 7,500 running watt generators claim to have a run time of about 11 hours on one full 8 gallon tank, which comes out to about 0.73 gallons of gas per hour or around 17.52 gallons per 24 hour period. At 3.25 per gallon, that would cost about $57.00 a day to provide power to your home 24 hours a day. Where exactly is this "shit creek" I keep hearing about?
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Remember it’s better to be safe than sorry. Be safe
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Stay safe. Being safe is always important than risk taking.
Kelly, I just purchased one of these generators and I'm expecting delivery next week. My question is, you say in the video that the regulator is low pressure on the generator so in my way of thinking would that allow natural gas to be hooked up where the propane is? Thanks for your time and effort making these videos, they have been very informative.
Hi Preston, From what I learned it is based on how far your tank is from your generator. Longer runs loose pressure.I got caught into new connections when I bought the 100lb Tank. It has a different size connector than a small gas grill propane tank. Short Story Duramax fessed up their Regulator on the Generator had issues. Sometimes it would run for hours smooth as butter. But then it would start stuttering and even though the load was the same. It got aggravating so I switched to Gas. So yes you can run on a small propane tank, just remember that they are 40% full. You get only 3-5 hours depending on load. I bought the 100lb Tank and would do it again. I do believe once I get the proper regulator on, a 100lb tank, like other replies here would last 2 - 3 days on light load of TV, Fan, occasional stove cooking and home lights. I hope your Journey into this world is fun as mine has been. !Kelly
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Even propane generators aren’t allowed to be used indoors. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Always remember that it’s important to be safe than sorry. Stay safe
Also you do realize the small tanks and large tanks have the same PSI. for example a filled 20lb lpg tank at 100f temp will have 170psi. The temperature of the tanks is what effect the psi on LPG tanks and of course regulators/hose size. I am sure your supplied regulator would of worked fine.
The difference is the wetted surface area of a tank. A large draw of lp on a small tank like a 20# tank, with a small wetted surface area, will boil the lp so much inside the tank that the lp will chill down to the point where the pressure drops too much to be able to supply the pressure needed by the generator. A larger tank has a much greater wetted surface area so the lp can draw the needed heat from the surrounding air, outside the tank, to keep the lp pressure from dropping too much. Just some facts for the sake of understanding this. The boiling point of lp gas is -44 degrees farenheit. So at that temp lp gas has 0 psi as the gas is not boiling. At -44°F, you can pour lp gas into a styrofoam cup in the open air and it will just sit there in the cup not boiling or creating any pressure. Just don't dip your finger in it as it will freeze you finger instantly. As it warms up, it begins to boil off into a vapor. The only way to keep it from boiling off, is to contain it in a pressure vessel. You guessed it, a tank. So as you use the available pressure from a tank that is at 70°F, the liquid lp gas inside the tank boils to replace the vapor that was used. As it boils, it chills the remaining liquid lp gas causing the tank to get cold and draw ambient heat from the air around the tank. On a large tank this is no big deal as there is sufficient wetted surface area available on the tank for the lp to draw heat and maintain pressure. On a small tank there is not enough surface area. So you can "freeze off the tank" which really means that you dropped the temperature of the remaining lp gas so close to -44°f that it's no longer boiling and thus creating no pressure. Probably way more information then most people want but there it is. Knowledge is power. 😁
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
@Gary i see this post is older but you seem to know your stuff. Could i use 2 30lb tanks together with a splitter going into the regulator to double the size of the wet area? Thanks
You used the wrong tape for the connections. Propane is corrosive and will eat that tape. You need the yellow tape specifically made for gas. You also dont need tape on the those fittings that are tapered.
Hi. There are two kinds of Propane adapters. 1 which is your typical gas grill. the other is for commercial delivery of propane by a propane truck. In this Video these will not connect to a Grill, they can be setup this way, but for my generator it is a different connector, a 3/8" female connector is needed from the hose that connects my Propane tank to the Generator. On a grill the connector hose is different and needs that large plastic knob that screws on to the small 20 lb propane tank. Now I just bought a 40lb propane tank for 99$ and that is a different gas hose that connects straight to the connector/hose coming out of my grill. You need to go to a store that sells propane supplies and tell them this. The key point is 3/8" is the standard on the grill that a propane hose connects to If you have any further questions feel free to e-mail me at miami.treasurehunter@gmail as this can get a bit complicated.
That is a lot of gas to store iin a garage, may violate the fire code for your location (it does for most cities). If you really need that much I suggest you get an under ground tank, double wall non-metallic, permitted, inspected, certified, and monitored. An underground gas leak is expensive and probably cost you $100k to clean up.
@@derekroberts4526 Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Make sure you follow all the generator safety rules carefully. Remember it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Stay safe.
Yeah I watched this video. Why not just buy a 325-500lb propane tank which does not need stabil and stores very easily. You can always call the propane company to fill it up. Yes I understand that you get more wattage power with gasoline, however gasoline does not store and the trade off of having a tank of fuel and not worrying about expansion, rotation and other stuff makes it more convenient. I mean you can always lower your demand on the generator and rotate big items. For example, turn off your AC while run the microwave. A 325-500lb tank can last 1-2 months if you say turn it off during the nigt if that is possible.
At least in my state (Fl) you can not hook a stationary tank to a portable generator, only mounted whole house ones. I just bought one and that was what my propane supplier told me. I have to use portable tanks also.
I read in one of the comments that you needed to replace the propane regulator that came on the generator. I have seen where people have installed a conversion kit to be able to run the Duromax generator on the natural gas line for their home. Have you thought of doing that?
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
I have same gen and gas is 12000 and 9500 running then propane is 8500 and it runs my 3 ton ac along with other households. I normally run the gas because it cheaper and has more power on gas
You could construct a small building to put the generator in, and pipe the exhaust straight up. Some of the cheaper made 4,000 watts and up generators, tend to be quite noisy, from what I have experienced.
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Hope you stay safe
