Propane CONVERSION on your HONDA generator! (Installation and Operation of the Hutch Mountain kit) 

I've made so many mistakes with stuff like that too lol. Glad you got it fixed!

Everything has to be nice, neat, and organized or else it bugs me lol

Wow! Thank you for the very kind words. I always strive for a professional look on my projects and installs so it means a lot when someone notices that. Thank you!

@@CodeBrownProductions Most welcome. Once again, nice work!🤗👍

So far I love mine. It has worked perfectly! So glad I installed it.

And a lot less carbon built up in the head. Which will keep your lifters. and plug ,top of cylinder in good condition.😊

I love mine!

I think you'll like it, I love mine.

Thank you, I always say the "good n tight" reference all the time lol

It works fantastic, I love it so far.

Do it, it's worth the time and investment

I love mine

It's not that hard and kinda fun to install. Bring me some drinks and I prolly would lol

TMI

Thank you!

I would check your dipstick for loose magnet all the time. A little bit of pole with a pliers p😊eriodically

@@markrottjakob2670 The solution is not to use them...

Yup

“ it’s actually called Unintentional ASMR… you may have a new calling

Unintentional ASMR

Don't mess with my head like that lol

Thank you

Good idea

Yup. Watch Project Farms video on what ethanol containing gas does to a carburetor when sitting there. Additives helped but no ethanol gas was better than any additive.

Me too, it was fun to install.

@@CodeBrownProductions I would really be interested on your fuel consumption data post conversion. How long can you run continuously on one cylinder of propane at load?

Thank you!

Also need to have an update on how efficient this setup is!

Keep in mind this invalidates the warranty. Think I'll keep a kit handy just in case but wait til I need it. Got enough cordless tools to do it in an emergency.

I love mine so far.

@@CodeBrownProductions I have two EU3000IS and two EU2200i's

Loctite all the way, don't want anything failing when I'm out and about. So far I haven't had any trouble with the propane conversion but if I do will will definitely make an update.

Awesome

12+ hrs

I have installed several Hutch Mountain kits, on two EU2200i generators and one EU3000is. If the generator is not running, no propane is drawn through the demand regulator, so no flow. This is a safety feature of this setup. No choke is required for startup on propane.

If red overload light is on and shutting down. Back off power immediately it's overloaded and you can burn up the inverter. Never run generator with red light on, flickering or blinking. As instructions say it can damage or shorten the life on a inverter generator. I burned up 2 cheap Chinese inverter generators. My Honda inverter generators take a licking!

Thank you!

This is the first I've heard of that. I'll have to read up more on it.

@@CodeBrownProductionsWhats important to understand is that gas evaporates very rapidly. but not all of what makes up gasoline can or will evaporate. What you are left with after evaporation is a much thicker and less combustable substance. Even though the fuel tank is suppoed to prevenent evaporation over time the rubber seal on the gas cap is less effective Also, the carburetor is vented to open air through what is called the bowl vent. This means the gas sitting in the carb is very prone to evaporation. As the gas evaporates out of the carb more fresh gas trickles in from the tank alowing consant evaporation of the fuel supply. As a result of this process the carborator becomes clogged by the degraded fuel. About 90% of the repairs I do are carboretor cleans which is the only remody for this conditon. If you store the generator with the fuel switch set to OFF you will prevent new gas from entering the carb, but the small amount of gas in the carb with still degrade. What fuel stabaliser does is it makes old, degraded gas more comustable, but I dont believe it can prevent the gas from degrading in the first place. The chemicals in stabaliser are hard on plastc and rubber though so almost every generator I work on which has had stabaliser in its gas over spring and summer needs a carb rebuild. I know this is alot of information and someday I want to start making videos about this stuff, but I thought I should share what knowledge I have on the subject. As an additonal side note our gas nowdays has ethanol in it which literaly absorbs moisture out of the air. This resoults in water pooling at the bottom of gas tanks and carburetors which leads to rust and corrosion.

Hutch Mountain says 30+ hours on a BBQ propane tank. I'm assuming they are referring to a 20lbs tank and the generator at 50% load.

Thanks for getting back to me.

Thank you

Not so far

You might be able to modify it to physically make it work on another generator if it's the same size. But if yours is a 4000w generator it might not be set up to flow the right about of propane so be careful if you try that.

To be honest, I have no clue. I would email them and ask them. They would have way more information then me.

@@CodeBrownProductions thanks for the fast reply! Should have the flow rate on the regulator itself. I’ll give them a shout and see if they’ll share their specs

Welcome!

It's the same model, I just measured it instead of using a washer. Each way works fine.

Yes it can. It's just a turn of a dial to switch from gas to propane and back

Its a security bracket so the people can't easily cut the handle when I run a cable through it.

Thank you

$263 at the time of this writing

I bought mine off Amazon. Just look up Honda 2200i security bracket and you will find it. After installation all you do is run a cable lock through the handle to secure it. The metal handle bracket makes it much harder for a theif to then cut the plastic handle and steal your generator. Same goes for the propane tanks. I just run a cable lock through the tank handles.

@@CodeBrownProductions thank you

It just points to the gasoline off setting so that the generator stays on but shuts off the flow of gasoline.

Works great, no issues!

Yup

I would have to double check the lettering.

Good question. From my research propane is about 80% as energy dense as regular unleaded fuel. So I won't have the same amount of power but I'll be close. As for run time Hutch Mountain says I can run 30+ hours on a BBQ propane tank but don't clarify what size. I'm think they are referring to a standard 20lbs tank and the generator running at 50% load. Either way my camper has (2) 40lbs tanks on board so I should have more then sufficient supply to run all my needs and then some even on extended trips.

Fuel and propane are two separate lines. When you switch from fuel to propane you turn off the fuel and run the lines dry then open up the propane.

@@CodeBrownProductions thank you! that's what I thought just want to be 100% sue. Have a blessed day!

Most likely

A Honda dealer said their Honda inverter generators warranty covers manufacturers defects only! What is not covered is all these gasoline problems like: Stale gasoline, Clogged up carburetor, Not getting gasoline, Gasoline in the crankcase, Needle and seat, Gasoline flooding, Clogged up fuel filter, Clogged up Spark arrestor, Starting but won't power up, Hard to start, Won't start, Fouled spark plug, And more!!! All these problems above are prevented by using propane or natural gas. By using natural gas or propane the generator will last two to three times longer. Because there is never any black carbon crud build up inside the engine ever which causes leaky valves and piston rings that won't spin on the Piston Ring lands. Which causes loss of power Blow by and eventually not running appliances. And then it's engine rebuilding or generator replacement at that point. I own and sell this generator just like this new in the box. I've been in the business for years. I've installed many of dual and tri-fuel kits. I've also had a car running and drove a car on propane. If you're interested in a new generator like this or the New Honda 1000 Tri fuel. Leave me a message thanks.

I wish I had a discount code. I'm not affiliated with them. I just made the video cause I really like what they make.

Thank you

Awesome! I really appreciate it!

It's an on demand regulator. Propane won't flow unless it's under negative pressure from the generator. Of course it's a mechanical valve so there's always the risk of failure but that's with anything.

@@CodeBrownProductions Instant reply - appreciated. Well, that clears that up. Thank you.

It's part of the kit. The stick just shows that you place the slecetor in the Generator ON and Fuel OFF position to run on propane.

Don't know what that says, but thank you!

Working great. I've had absolutely no issues so far. I would definitely buy the Hutch Mountain kit again. I'm not familiar with the Grenergy, but that doesn't mean anything, they could be better or worse, I'm not sure.

It takes normal 85 octane

@@CodeBrownProductions I got on the Honda web site and they said E10 was ok but it should not be allowed to stay in the carb or tank for over a month.

Not since I initially bought the generator. When I first bought it I gaped it properly and after the propane conversion I didn't change anything cause it was running so smooth.

The cover won't fit. It's super tight with just those.

Going good so far! Solar panels are installed, power station is going in and just got a new Demetic fridge the I put under the bed. More videos to come as I complete each project.

Not so much for savings of money but convince because I already carry large amounts of propane. It's just easier to carry once fuel source.

No if the 6" valve or engine stops the propane stops. I installed a load block on top of valve. I adjusted leaner for a little more power more fuel efficiency and can be adjusted easy for higher elevations. I converted a few generators and used load blocks on the conversions. A propane engine will last twice as long as a gasoline engine will, less problems, more dependable, no treating fuel, no carb problems, no starting every week, less maintenance because the oil lasts longer and the spark plug never turns black. Propane is the lazy man's fuel and preppers fuel. In my area propane is $2.00 a gallon and in the long run it's the cheaper way to go with way less problems!!!

Hutch Mountain $165

yes

I need a t-shirt that says, "I void warranties"

You should read my other comment it explains Honda's warranty straight from Honda. It's what Honda said. All those gasoline related problems are not covered under warranty. They will fix it but you're going to pay for it. All those gasoline related problems don't happen when you run propane or natural gas! And the engine last two to three times longer running propane or natural gas.

I'm not sure of the exact number because I haven't ran it dry yet. But Hutch Mountain says it can run up to 30 hours on a standard BBQ tank. I'm assuming they are referring to 50% load on a 20lbs tank. So with two 40lbs tanks I would expect 120hr......ish

Wow better than I expected thanks for info and video

I'll have to look into it.

I don't really know how to respond to this comment

@@CodeBrownProductions Maybe you could respond by saying that your kit is NOT junk? If that is true. Or maybe say whether or not you have experience with other brands....or not? Or you could say it would be interesting for someone to do a comparison video? Just a few ideas off the top of my head.....

I disagree. I've purchased three of them and all have worked perfectly.

Hmmm, my kit works flawlessly. Installed it myself and am very pleased with the quality of every part. HutchMountain is pretty reputable from my experience. And, no I don’t have any affiliation with them other than being a satisfied customer.

​​@@adamr8628I've installed several fuel conversion kits for Honda generators, other generators and engines. I won't mention names but if your referring to Honda fuel kits. The one Honda kit with the rubber glued snorkel piece going in the carberator can fall off and do catastrophic engine damage? The other Honda kit one where you drill holes in the Hondas case because the flow is not right on the base plate? Or the other Honda kit where you don't have a gasoline tank anymore and can't run gasoline at all because you remove the gas tank? Hutch Mountain has the best kit for the Hondas. Their is 3 more kits out there for the Honda I won't use their kits again. And I won't use some other fuel conversion kits either.