You are fortunate to have propane available. I live in Maryland and NO propane dealer will provide a tank or service for my portable 8kw generator (or any other portable.) Left with 20/30/40 lb tanks as only propane option,
@GodCountryAndUs
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us learn with you :)
@scrambler350
3 жыл бұрын
Good to know about the regulators, will have to keep that in mind as I get a plan together for my set-up.
@chriscox5568
2 жыл бұрын
We had a low preasure regulator on a 1,000 lbs. propane tank. The propane company took off the regulator off the tank and ran a high preasure 3/4" line around to where the line connects to the house and put a "T" on the pipe before putting a low preasure regulator on to feed the house. Then we came off the "T" and ran a 3/4" high preasure pipe from there over to the outside of the garage between the corner and where the car door opens and I put a propane tank screw on fitting there. That way I could run anything propane that I wanted like a grill, fish frier, torpedo heater inside the garage if I wanted too. But the main reason I ran the line is to run my Generac 25 kw protector series liquid cooled generator. But, the pipe at the garage is for all the low preasure stuff I mentioned before but also the reason it's high preasure is for my Duromax xp15000eh dual fuel 15,000/12,000 watts generator. I know yawl are all saying that you can't rush a grill and all that other low preasure stuff on high preasure, right ? Well what Idid is bought new braided stainless steel propane lines that have an adjustable preasure regulator on them so I can turn the preasure all the way off and turn it up fine tuning it to work on each individual item that I want to run. The hoses are 3/8" just like what came with the generator but are 12' long. I also put on the inside of the garage next to the door a 50 amp plug box. Well that's it. I hope this helps someone.
@chriscox5568
3 жыл бұрын
I know it's been a while since you've made this video but I've just seen it. I don't know if you've run across this or not but if you haven't you should seriously consider installing a soft start on your ac unit. I've seen units take over 51 amps at start up and after the soft start install around 21 then after a couple of seconds the unit comes down to about 14 amps at running speed. And will save on your power bill, make your unit last longer and run quieter and be able to run more with your generator. I hope this helps you.
@CavanalK5
7 жыл бұрын
I ran onto your page a good while back for something that caught my eye. Can't recall for sure. Love this video. Blew my mind when you said Eufaula. We're here in Poteau! I'm a foster and adoptive home recruiter for LeFlore and Haskell counties, so I travel to just outside Eufaula. Small world lol.
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
CavanalK5 more toward muskogee but Eufaula was open:)
@CavanalK5
6 жыл бұрын
BigRedFishDad in, around, or through that area all the time! Btw thank you for the video. I'm wanting to do something like this eventually. All-Electric at our new place has got me a little uneasy. I'd like to find a way to do a buried tank. Take care sir
@pl747
5 жыл бұрын
Down by the Hugo area here. Hi there!
@MegaGeorge1948
6 жыл бұрын
BigRedFishDad - Install a soft start kit on your A/C. Then the generator wont bog down as much. It allows the condenser fan to come on first then the compressor. So that there is less current surge.
@dhunsaker26
5 жыл бұрын
Yes he is right. It’s called in rush current. Motors draw large amounts of current to start (briefly). Up to 100 amps depending on seer and tonnage.
@frankhobsonKJ4CDM
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making such a mess and posting it so I don't have to. You really were helping people. Good job lol
@BigRedFishDad
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching... hope you pay someone as it sounds like you probably need to for these more difficult projects.
@markturner6539
4 жыл бұрын
Nice install.. found this posted by Gary on another KZitem channel and I plan to follow for temporary use only, not permanent.... It describes how to bypass the low pressure regulator. Gary says "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."
@markturner6539
4 жыл бұрын
Oops, I am reposting what Gary already posted here. Sorry. Still think Gary's regulator advice is best. You decide how to plumb it: black pipe, yellow poly, whatever is code.
@foeteef
4 жыл бұрын
Can you please provide link , or part number for connector on Amazon. the Schrader valve. THANKS!
@markturner6539
4 жыл бұрын
@@foeteef here is a link... various sizes depending on the size/length of the hose coupling you use www.jmesales.com/emerson-fisher-brass-female-acme-x-mnpt-vapor-return-coupling/
@deankay4434
Жыл бұрын
Rodents cause over 82% of home fires each year. I highly suggest a hard plastic cover and glue split fuel line glued with weatherstrip adhesive around the electrical/gas service opening and hard screw it to the shed. I would start, run, check oil and filter every 6 months to maintain. When an engine shuts off, one intake or exhaust valve spays open and lets humid air into the cylinder. Twin cylinders are worse. But this will form rust on bare cylinder walls and the rings will scratch the bore. On a boat in the winter, this is called "Fogging" the cylinder(s). The crankshaft normally throws oil onto the cylinder walls keeping them lubed. Test output with a digital multimeter for proper output. So a short list that "Will" help eliminate future issues. DK, ASE Master Tech since 1978
@chriscox5568
2 жыл бұрын
Put an Micro-Air Easy Start soft starter on your ac unit. That will let your ac unit gradually start using only about half the amps it normally would take and cuts way back on the running amps too. This is ideal when you want to use a back-up generator and it will also cut your power bill way down. It cost about $345.00 but will save you a lot every year on your bill and alow you to run more with your generator. I hope this helps someone.
@wilreyes195
4 жыл бұрын
Good job on troubleshooting 👍
@rickbeam
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, I have the exact same Generator.
@notsosilentmajority1
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. I've had it for a few years now and have only needed it a couple of times. I just received my interlock and other materials to have it ready to go........ just in case. We've had a lot of people move into our area and now I'm concerned that we may have some power outages. In the past I just ran some extension cords but now I want to be properly prepared. I bought a 50 amp setup and now I just need a new battery, lol. That goodness for the pull start. Has your generator held up well and have you had to use it much? Thanks.
@plainwornout3964
5 жыл бұрын
I just screwed up my a/c heat pump by running my central a/c along with two refrigerators freezers, microwave, lights all at the same time. Have a Diesel 14KW generator and it's not nearly big enough to run all that stuff. Turn off the air and you'll probably be o.k. You need a 22-25 KW for running your house. Your tag on your outside unit will have a LRA amount. This s locked rotor amps and this is what your unit requires for start up. On mine it's appx. 70 Amps. Although mine ran everything it screwed up my a/c compressor an it cost me $1,800.00 to fix. All this appliances require 2-3 times their normal amp rating for start up. Check into it yourself. Just trying to save you some expense and heartache down the road. Good luck!
@smithn.wesson495
4 жыл бұрын
Another important note is the percent of THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) produced by your portable generator, especially when being used to power appliances with advanced electronics, or smart systems. A 3 to 5% THD rating is outstanding, but even higher end generators (Duromax) can have THD of 8 to 10%. Some people will never have a problem, the next guy can seriously screw up his furnace, pumps or more. However, Duromax does recommend the option of using a line conditioner to help with THD, which is good idea. Also, this is Common Sense 101, but make sure your portable generator also has an AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) to prevent voltage spikes from frying the appliances in your house.
@colleenhewat8857
3 жыл бұрын
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@colleenhewat8857
3 жыл бұрын
@@smithn.wesson495 98877
@smithn.wesson495
5 жыл бұрын
You did a great job, very impressive!
@annabanan5518
4 жыл бұрын
fyi - another helpful vid pointed out that these generators produce a lot of heat and toxic fumes while operating and to locate these a substantial distance away from the home for proper ventilation and away from windows and vents that could allow the toxic fumes to seep into the home.
@brianintexas7193
5 жыл бұрын
Good tips...way to go in admitting your mistakes...that's very honorable. I thought I'd add a little detail to those planning to try this "at home." The tank should always be a minimum of 25' from a home. Some regulations may require 50' or more. Therefore, the tank cannot be moved close to the home as mentioned in the video. It is best to have a "high" pressure regulator on the tank and a low pressure regulator near the generator. Some generators come standard with the low pressure regulator installed. As mentioned in one of the comments, you should not use "black" iron or galvanized pipe in buried applications because it will corrode and start leaking in as little as a few months depending on the soil and water content. You should use a coiled tubing rated for burial. Be safe out there folks.
@BigRedFishDad
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we plan on changing the run with the yellow poly. The guy at the propane store suggested it when we bought the regulator. We plan to do that this summer sometime.
@honsville
6 ай бұрын
I actually have a similar problem woth something im trying to do. Bought a dual fuel champion generator and with the regulators on the hose going to the generator combined with the regulator on my home propane tank, its not enough volume to keep it running. The problem is its a slecial regulator that only allows propane through if aomething is sucking on the other side. So i have to have that. Im thinking about leaving tjat part on the house and trying to take off that other pressure reducer, hopefully that will allow enough propane through to where ot doesnt die out. Major pain.
@edwardstanley2195
2 жыл бұрын
good job.
@johndunham2237
7 жыл бұрын
Atomatic transfer switch and a 22 kw air cooled works really well and you don't need a plastic shed
@johndunham2237
7 жыл бұрын
Also good luck starting that when it's freezing temps outside
@JoeyIngles
7 жыл бұрын
How much does that cost, btw?
@Nostrildomus
6 жыл бұрын
Ah , may be put new battery's in the smoke/carbon-D detesters etc. . I'm still coming back to look at your nice install , Thanks .
@chriscox5568
3 жыл бұрын
One more comment. Put a Micro-air Soft Start on your ac unit. It let's your ac unit start slowly using a lot less amps at start up. Say your ac uses 75 amps at start-up and then levels out at 25 amps at running. A soft start will bring the start-up down by at least half the amps used at start-up to around 30-35 amps and running amps to around 10-15 amps. This will make your compressor last a lot longer and will let you run your ac with your generator with no bog down so you can power more with your generator. The soft start is a little pricey but worth it. The cost is around $ 299.00 to $ 348.00 depending on the size of unit that you have. I strongly suggest everyone putting one on their ac unit because like I said it will make your compressor last alot longer and it will make your power bill go down because you'll be using a lot less power at the start-up cycle and running time. A hard start makes your unit come on fast which is hard on your compressor. Do the change and run more with your generator. I hope this helps some of you out there.
@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403
Жыл бұрын
As someone who built a generator dog shed (including a concrete pad), some things to point out: 1. Please measure the temperature inside the shed on a hot summer day after an hour of running. You might find that you need to either add an attic fan in yours (like I did) or open the doors on very hot days, or you'll cook your generator 2. Why did you lose power? Often, it's going to be due to very windy conditions. That's why I built a generator shed with an 8" pad and tied the shed down to it. Make sure your shed is good enough to handle a cat 3 hurricane. 3. At least for me, the Relliance "PowerBack" device didn't work at all. It almost never rang like it was supposed to when the power came back. YMMV. If we lose power long enough, my internet stops working, so I use that to determine if power is back. When the router shows we have a signal again, that means we have power! Good job and great video!
@Nodularguy1
6 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I have been running my set up for over three years now. video on my channel . Just ran it for 6 days straight when power was out again. Lots of opinions from people who haven't done a damn thing. Keep doing your thing. sub'd to see what else you have going on.
@jamesg1204
5 жыл бұрын
One suggestion line the container with safe sound insulation it will greatly reduce the noise.
@hubertbruun6339
4 жыл бұрын
Put a high pressure regulator on your tank then put your low press reg at the end of your 1/2 line
@DONALD1951
5 жыл бұрын
Hope you put another regulator near the generator to reduce pressure to what is required for the generator.
@BigRedFishDad
5 жыл бұрын
Nope... not needed see other comments below.
@MrBubbahunt9
7 жыл бұрын
Great job
@chriscox5568
3 жыл бұрын
Go by the manufacturers information. The 60% - 80% recommendation was from my generator a Duramax 15000/12000 dual fuel. Another thing I've come to find out if you run your generator at low capacity for long periods of time will damage your generator
@RASDB7
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you......
@dennisstein952
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you have a second stage regulator before the hose at the generator and unless it gets well below zero you don't have to worry about a pressure issue.
@BigRedFishDad
3 жыл бұрын
Nope... no need for second stage that was the whole issue. Needed a min of 3psi at the generator we had a 0.5psi or something like that and that was why it wasn't working.
@dennisstein952
3 жыл бұрын
The problem is pressure drop, too small of a pipe run too far for the total BTU! If you have a red 10 lbs regulator you are sending too much pressure to the generator whether its working or not! the regulator that comes with the unit and others like it is tank pressure inlet and 13 or so inches of water column lock up 11 inches flow (1/2 psi ) but the 3/8 hose is only 4 feet long not 80 feet! I also hope you put pipe tape around the buried black iron or you will be replacing it.
@BigRedFishDad
3 жыл бұрын
@@dennisstein952 not trying to be rude but this has been hashed out several times in the comments. This generator (stated in user manual and website) requires a minimum 3psi to work. It is designed to run straight off a bottle and has its own regulator on it. If you put a step down regulator like you mentioned and which is usually 1 or less psi it won't run.
@colepegelow63
7 жыл бұрын
Do you have vents on both sides of the box? If not add the other one and id avise adding a small 12v fan pulling air in on the pullstart shroud side of the generator that way its getting adequate cooling for thw engine and fresh air for the intake and blowing the hot air out the other side of the shed.
@chriscox5568
3 жыл бұрын
Get a wattage being drawn with each thing running and with it all running. Make very sure you don't run you generator only 60% - 80% of capacity or you'll damage it !
@rickcormier9160
3 жыл бұрын
What percentage of a generator power should you use. Lower or higher? They seem to be very efficient at 25-50% as advertised by the manufacturers, but very inefficient at full capacity.
@wileecoyote4116
5 жыл бұрын
did that shed warp or melt?
@rupe53
5 жыл бұрын
Too often the term "whole house" generator is used incorrectly. You can connect anything and everything so you have the option to power a few things anywhere in the house, but the key here is a FEW things at a time. If someone is careful they can go about the house flipping on lights, etc, but they need to be mindful of turning things off as they leave each room. The gen set has limited capacity. Other things to consider is placing a portable set in an enclosure may void the warranty. In addition to that an enclosure with several holes in it will invite mice to move in, which can make a mess, especially if they chew on the rubber gas line. (boom?) Also, the NEC states NOTHING is to be installed within 5 ft of the meter. NFPA (fire / safety code) states you must have this a minimum of 5 ft from a combustible surface (the house) and from any door or window, for carbon monoxide issues. Portable gen sets are not UL approved for installation close to a building.
@smithn.wesson495
4 жыл бұрын
A 50 Amp power inlet box has a maximum rating of 12,500 watts. Tell me again how 12,500 watts is not enough for "whole house" power for over 90% of the homes in America? The overwhelming majority of people who buy portable generators do not buy ones that will put out 12,500 to 15,000 watts of energy because they are "too expensive" (If they spend 1,500 to 2,500 bucks on a portable generator that will never be used 99% of the time, they can't afford to drink beer or go golfing this weekend). I could be wrong here, but I believe the OSHA and NFPA standards for portable generators is they shall not be used within 10' of a building, which is why almost all 50 amp generator cords start at 10' or more - but I could be wrong on the 5' or 10' rule.
@rupe53
4 жыл бұрын
@@smithn.wesson495 ... as a rule, the general public doesn't think for themselves and tend to take things literally, which is why I stated the "whole house" generator term is often used incorrectly. That said, it *COULD* do a pretty good job, within limits. (that people need to learn) All it takes to screw up is someone flipping on the electric oven (usually a 50 amp circuit) in the kitchen without giving some thought to their actions. OSHA applies mostly to the work place, but there's some overlap to portable tools like gen sets. NFPA and building codes are national standards with local communities sometimes having stricter regulations. Power cords (not hard wired) are under UL approval for gen sets. They start at 6 ft and go to 100 ft. It's up to the buyer to know his local regulations. The 10 ft rule is distance to a combustible dwelling, which is slowly catching on. (was 5 ft) IOW, cement / brick structures are exempt but you still need to follow the 5 ft rule from any window / door / opening for CO issues. (drier vents included)
@garysmith5741
2 жыл бұрын
You’re right! I do it the dangerous way by back feeding thru a 240 receptacle. Been doing that for over 25 yrs.
@MrThrock09
2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha your prob ably an inspector wow I wonder how people got along without inspectors and people that wanna tell you how to do everything, and then come to find out most of its nonsense bullshit, I’m a contractor good portion of the regulations they’re supposed to make a safe or strictly tyranny they have nothing to do with our safety. But you keep on telling everybody what they don’t know…
@rupe53
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrThrock09 .... no, I am not an inspector, but I did do installations for almost 25 years. The main reason I keep track of regulations is because I hate to do things twice. IOW, if you fail an inspection then you have to make changes.... that someone has to pay for. Do you think a customer wants to pay twice? Do you feel I should do the job twice without extra pay? Why not do it correctly the first time? I won't argue semantics. We don't get to make the rules and we are not likely to change them by throwing our hands up in the air and shouting they are ridiculous. If you want to buck the system, go right ahead. You're just doing things the hard way and you will eventually get burned by your own actions.
@wayneynot
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I've learned a lot, thank you
@desertdiesel1224
3 жыл бұрын
go get some flex line, gas flows and doesnt like sharp corners
@charlottepastore5952
2 жыл бұрын
It might be the carbon monoxide detector shutting it down. It's a safety feature that comes with it
@macysmith5400
6 жыл бұрын
ZORRO IS AWESOME
@johndunham2237
7 жыл бұрын
Automatic will turn back to utility when power is back and stable
@teddover2266
Жыл бұрын
Hello! I have been searching the internet for a while now and your video is about the only video that makes since to me. But made the mistake of reading all the comments and Im now confused again. SO.....your tank has the typical high pressure regulator on it and the regulator that comes with your generator steps it down to the correct PSI correct?? My local propane dealers are not interested in helping me with this so Im going to have to do this myself. Ive got the duromax 12k and I will be about 25/30 feet from the tank. I will not have it connected to the generator unless the generator is needed so my setup will be a little different. What is your input on my setup.....regulators, line size etc. if you dont mind me asking?? Thanks! And good video!
@BigRedFishDad
Жыл бұрын
Yes we put a high pressure regulator on the big tank. the duromax has a regulator built in… they are designed to run straight of a tank.
@BigRedFishDad
5 жыл бұрын
More expensive... need MANY batteries if planning on powerering AC/heater for 3 or more days, need large seperate storage area for battery bank, mounting of panels on roof, etc,ec,etc.
@EdiMeanG
3 жыл бұрын
How many amps is you’re AC pulling
@maxinterview578
3 жыл бұрын
So what size line from tank to generator and what psi regulator did you end up using...I’m doing the same thing
@BigRedFishDad
3 жыл бұрын
I think it was 1/2 or 3/4 black pipe and 10psi regulator. I would definitely look at the poly pipe if your going to do it ours was still working fine after 3 years but we wish we would have used the poly pipe instead.
@Laserwurks
5 жыл бұрын
I put my generator 90ft from the home. Note running on pump gas it keeps co exhaust far away from home.
@c3pfett
7 жыл бұрын
You need a high pressure regulator on the tank. A low pressure at the generator and around 7" water column at the generator
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
Not sure I understand your question... but yes you could disconnect from the generator and install a longer "extension" to the one that came with the generator using a 3/8" nipple or get a female with male on other end. If you wanted to use a portable tank that is say 15' away. Why if it was temporary just use the bbq 20 or 30lb tank until you get a line ran to it.
@tstatech
6 жыл бұрын
7" is Natural Gas. Propane can be as high as 14". A generator uses a ton of gas. 11" is typical for the gas valve in an L.P. appliance gas valve. 7" will not run.
@generallee3303
7 жыл бұрын
A small window unit for one room to use during emergencies and u can use a much smaller and more efficient generator, plus propane gens are much less efficient than gas ones, i believe gasoline ones are ten percent more efficient so a smaller gen and less large appliances like central ac will cost u much less in long term outages, wait till u see the propane bill for running a large gen like that with the central ac going, nice setup though!
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
agree... but each situation is different so for my mom this is the best option. She can't carry around gas cans and they don't want the window unit installed year round. For the convince to just turn the key and flip a switch this works perfectly for them.
@CanesFan65
7 жыл бұрын
After all the research I've done into gas versus propane generators I think PROPANE wins the battle overall regardless of efficiency. Generators are EMERGENCY USE ONLY....meaning they are not intended for everyday long term use. For that reason alone, any concern about EFFICIENCY is a waste of time. The most important factor is availability of FUEL and as you can see by the recent hurricanes in South Florida - getting FUEL can and will always be a problem during an emergency. Storing large amounts of Gasoline is not only DANGEROUS but also very impractical for most people. Large Propane tanks are common, much safer and the fuel does not go bad like Gasoline. Not to mention that it burns cleaner and not as hard on the generator (per the manufacturers). If the cost of the fuel is that big of a concern - maybe adjust the thermostat settings a bit AC or turn it off all together and use a Fan instead. From what I understand - the cost will not be that significant. I was never a big proponent of propane until very recently for the simple reasons mentioned. I've transported 25 gallons of gasoline in the back of my 4Runner and it's a VERY SCARY thing to do. Now add on the fact of how to store it safely. There is NO GOOD WAY.
@TheUserid82
7 жыл бұрын
Fuel shelf life is also a big thing gas the best you can get with no ethanol stored in a temperature controlled space with stabilizers is 2 years. Diesel you can get 5-10 years if you can keep water out of it. Propane will keep until the tank springs a leak.
@c3pfett
7 жыл бұрын
Hound Dog Really? Propane and gasoline are about the same. Natural gas is the less efficient fuel
@markavery2888
7 жыл бұрын
"Efficient" is the wrong term. NG and LP are just as efficient, more efficient in most ways. What you are referring to is BTU content of the fuel.
@user-bh5tw5ve3t
6 жыл бұрын
cool
@johnwoofter5744
5 жыл бұрын
What you need to run a generator on propane is a volume tank not a high pressure regular. You need volume not pressure.
@BigRedFishDad
5 жыл бұрын
Ok, thanks for the info. High pressure reg on tank is standard with reduction just before home. This one has built in regulator on the generator so no need for reduction. As for volume... we did the math and we would have needed like 2 or 3 inch pipe to get the volume needed if using the low pressure regulator that was installed. Thanks for watching!
@davetaylor6928
4 жыл бұрын
I want to know what diameter hose you used and what the specs on the regulator are. I have the same generator and I don't want to guess at what I need to make it run off my 500 gallon tank. I really appreciate any info you can offer. Thanks!
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
we used 1/2 black pipe if I remember and regular 3/8 standard hose to the generator. The manual says you need minimum of 3 psi.
@dco5055
7 жыл бұрын
Is the guy at the propane shop named Hank Hill?
@CavanalK5
7 жыл бұрын
Great! Heard he volunteers at the Miniatures Museum....
@dieselscience
7 жыл бұрын
He went to Thatherton Fuels.
@CavanalK5
6 жыл бұрын
dieselscience The Hank fan in me wants to dislike your comment for content, but the fact it comes from my favorite show makes it a thumbs up. Btw, ever see Hank's propane tank? Me neither.
@hankhill4254
5 жыл бұрын
@@CavanalK5 you talkin' about my propane tank?
@hankhill4254
5 жыл бұрын
@@Orlosthedruid I never retired
@fubhobama
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I just the 13000eh, just had a backfeed outlet installed. Gonna go get me a 100# tank tomorrow. All the safety nazis and know it alls in the comments are hilarious. Everyone is an expert hahahaha. good job man, nice install.
@jarrettlassig8052
4 жыл бұрын
I am doing something similar with a 15kw DuroMax for my grandparents. I have a high pressure regulator at a tank like you did. From that black 1/2" pipe did you connect directly to generator just like you would with a small bottle? His generator has what looks like a high/low combination regulator at the generator that the hose from a bottle would connect to.
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
We used a longer hose just like the one that came with it but had a regular fitting on the end for our black pipe. Ours has a built in regulator on the generator so it can run directly from a 20lb bottle thats why there is no need to install anytging else. If i were to do it again use the yellow poly tube for gas lines instead of black pipe. It is probably same price or cheaper and lasts longer and eaaier to install.
@jarrettlassig8052
4 жыл бұрын
@@BigRedFishDad That is what I bought. 1/2" yellow poly tube. So my setup is about the same. Just need to get the same hose you are talking about to get to 1/2" NPT. Where did you get that longer hose?
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
@@jarrettlassig8052 same LP shop as regulator but can get on Amazon cheaper
@jarrettlassig8052
4 жыл бұрын
@@BigRedFishDad Do you have a link to the hose on Amazon? I seem to keep missing it somehow.
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
@@jarrettlassig8052 I am sorry it has been so long ago I really don't remember the sizes... but it was something like this one: amzn.to/3iw5LT3 and then if you have 1/2 outlet you might need an adapter but check your sizes before ordering. amzn.to/3hrBPpP I am pretty sure the generator end of the original hose is 3/8" female but check first.
@robertbrown271
2 жыл бұрын
Eufala, how is the 10,000 Duromax working out? Got the 12,000 but not hooked up yet. Tamaha
@BigRedFishDad
2 жыл бұрын
Was great for 3 years… but mom moved so we no longer have it. kzitem.info/news/bejne/1qqinJqXhIZonGk
@robertbrown271
2 жыл бұрын
Great. I am going to build a security cage for mine. I have about a 50 ft run with 3/4 inch scr 11 pipe, and will be making some psi adjustments with my propane provider to my low pressure regulator. Connected my risers to 4x4 posts with a 2x6 screwed to them so I could get more stability and protection from uninvited vehicular guests. Also am enclosing gen. In an enclosure similar to yours with a roof. Enjoyed your post.
@A_Patriots_AR15
4 жыл бұрын
I've got a duel fuel champion 7500 running watt. How in the world do I go about hooking it up to my 500lb propane tank??
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
Probably similar to what we did... just depends on if it has a built in regulator or not. Ours is designed to run off of bottles so we technically could have left the 10 psi regulator off but that just isn't a good idea on a large tank ;)
@TedBishop1
4 жыл бұрын
seems to me with all you have done and have to do you might have gotten a regular stand by generator and had it professionally installed. Propane for amatuers is not a good idea
@rockystelone21
3 жыл бұрын
How is the set up doing so far?
@BigRedFishDad
3 жыл бұрын
Check out the three year update video www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-att-us&biw=360&bih=560&tbm=vid&sxsrf=ALeKk03fjGWlLUd79fBu6TG2_iRmIQtQzA%3A1607011456692&ei=gAzJX5rVKYqqtQWt2amICA&q=bigredfishdad+generator&oq=bigredfishdad+generator&gs_lcp=Cg9tb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXNlcnAQAzIECB4QClD7YVj6d2DTiwFoAHAAeACAAYUBiAHyApIBAzAuM5gBAKABAaoBGW1vYmlsZS1nd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAtbW9kZXO4AQPAAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-serp#
@adamguymon7096
3 жыл бұрын
To be honest, if it was me I'd want the generator to be set up so that if the city power goes off the generator would kick on on the spot. If you have medical equipment you would want it to kick on and not even flicker. Having a system that would not ever lose any power to your home would be the best for older people or PWD People With Disabilities. Some generators will kick on a few minutes after the power goes off but if you have any smart home or medical technology you don't want that because it means some things like CPAP's will kick off and reset. Smart lights like LIFX lights and Internet connections are bad when there is a gap between city power and generator power. Having a system that sends full power to the entire home while the generator is starting up would be the best solution.
@BigRedFishDad
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, but now your back to 8k to 10K we did it for less than 2. You should check out the 3 year review video of the system it served them VERY well.
@swoodard429
Жыл бұрын
Could you possibly provide the dimensions of your shed? I couldn’t tell from the box picture. I have the same generator and am looking for some type of enclosure. Thanks
@BigRedFishDad
Жыл бұрын
I don’t remember and my mom has since moved… I believe it was from Sam’s club or Lowes.
@bostjantrancar9605
5 жыл бұрын
If you want to have electricity with grid down try with solar and li-ion battery's (Chevy volt battery) and you will have something from solar all year round
@BigRedFishDad
5 жыл бұрын
Yes would be an option but read other comments... $$$$$$$
@chriscox5568
3 жыл бұрын
I meant to tell you that the soft start will roll between $300. -$340. . It's worth it !!
@WranglerRunner1
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't see in your description but did you have a link to the shed you purchased? I'm doing the same thing now with a 9500/12500 Westinghouse. Thanks!
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
I think we got it at Sams Club.
@MrSkunks
5 жыл бұрын
How many gallons of propane does this burn an hour?
@michaelhardy8589
4 жыл бұрын
EMP PFOOR
@kneedragger6680
5 жыл бұрын
max you should have for lp is 10 feet and need to turn choke on full from your generator
@BigRedFishDad
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching... not sure about the 10ft thing maybe if running it from the bbq bottle but after swapping to the high pressure regulator it works great. Also, "choke full" usually means all way closed no air but for LP you want it off or open in the run position. It is totally opposite to starting it with gas. Btw... we were home this past month and started it right up and let it run for 15 minutes. We just wanted to test it out for my mom while home and still going great so she is all set for the winter.
@buffettfanman
7 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the gen and the brand?
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
Amazon DuroMax XP10000EH... amzn.to/2xSQHeH
@Kukaj1
4 жыл бұрын
Where is in electrical instill video, trying to find it. Thanks good video
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/t2-omGSdo4R2bIY
@theconductoresplin8092
6 жыл бұрын
Darn I was looking for Propane and propane accessories memes
@sly9263
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid! Too much hassle IMO - I'll stick with gas.
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
I would too in my area normally never out of power more than a few hours. Buy like anything else take a little more time in the beginning to save time when you need it. For my mom gas wasn't an option. She gas trouble with gas cans and often two or three days without power thats about 9 refills if using gas... and you know it will run out while your asleep or when it starts raining😁
@mrgary7711
5 жыл бұрын
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 half inch 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 460 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.
@BigRedFishDad
5 жыл бұрын
Well yes that is exactly right... that was the whole reason we removed the low pressure regulator and installed the red one... thanks for watching.
@mrgary7711
5 жыл бұрын
@@BigRedFishDad Even the red high pressure regulator which drops tank pressure down to about 10 psi to the l.p. gas line is not needed with the duromax. " 0 " regulators are needed between the propane source and the generator regulator. The built in regulator on the generator is designed to handle full tank pressure. As I mentioned, I connect mine directly, at full tank pressure, to the vapor equalization valve on my 460 gallon tank. No reduction of pressure to the generator. So if the tank pressure is 90 psi at ambient temp, that's how much pressure is delivered to the generator at the point where it connects to the generator regulator. Anyway I was just trying to help. Some folks were trying to run their generators on propane and having problems with it shutting down or not starting at all. I suspect its because they are running low pressure to the generator with an additional regulator and the generator regulator is getting starved. It probably ran ok at no load but when the generator was put under a load and the engine tried to pull more fuel to run, it couldn't pull enough volume of l.p. gas and the regulator shut down because of not being able to draw enough propane volume and low pressure. Thank you for sharing your experience with your generator. Gary.
@carlomiranda3799
3 жыл бұрын
Are you using a 50 amp breaker on your 10000 duromax?
@BigRedFishDad
3 жыл бұрын
I don't remember but I used whatever was recommended in manual. Looking at my video it looks like 50 or 60 but is a little blurry. Is probably a 50 since that is the highest output plug on the generator.
@bze06fishinbwai63
3 жыл бұрын
@@BigRedFishDad How much was the cable that goes connected to the generator and power box? Great info and vid, Thanks.
@normanfields6371
7 жыл бұрын
You said you put a high pressure regulator at the tank. which is OK but you need to have a second stage regulator before your appliance which will drop pressures down to 11 inches to generator. Cetp certified tech. Please be careful with this!!!
@johndunham2237
7 жыл бұрын
Norman Fields yep
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
Norman Fields generator has one on it.. designed to hook directly to unregulated bottle which is way more than the 10 we installed.
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
Leslie B again this generator is designed to use bottle but that was the whole point... my mom cant lug around propane bottles and gas cans so if power out more than 6 to 8 hours what does she do then. With this ahe can go several days.
@normanfields6371
7 жыл бұрын
Leslie B you have to watch the BTU output of the machine chances are that will not work rule of thum 100,000 BTUs per 5KW especially in cold weather you will lose performance and have draw issues from the propane tank and could freeze up. Should consult your local propane company for assistance
@thejalba
3 жыл бұрын
What size AC are you running on it?
@BigRedFishDad
3 жыл бұрын
Idk... standard unit for 900sqft mobile home.
@daveton9033
6 жыл бұрын
I don't think y'all want to use it as an Emergency purpose, 325 gallon of propane around the house is a ticking time bomb! Good Luck!
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
Dave Ton weird response since propane tanks have been in use around the house since my grandad was born... at least. But thanks for watching.
@daveton9033
6 жыл бұрын
A 100 years old propane tank is even more dangerous! Really Good Luck!
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
Dave Ton well thanks for watching anyway...remember this bit of advice reading it does the body good;)
@daveton9033
6 жыл бұрын
@BigRedFishDad: Well Blow up then!
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
Dave Ton ummm... ok but don't hold your breath waiting.
@weeziemarklen
5 жыл бұрын
A electrican told me a setup like this is illegal and not to code of a state or County. If an inspector comes to their home, they will get a fine for safety for not having a permit by a licensed professional.
@chrisstewart4823
5 жыл бұрын
Its too close to the house for sure. But electrically speaking it is using a receptacle. Its not hard wired into the house which means your electrician is probably wrong.
@weeziemarklen
5 жыл бұрын
@@chrisstewart4823 As the electrician stated, that breaker is not supposed to be connected to a construction generator. That generator is portable not a standby generator. This is the reason why you have it in a storage bin. Not to have anyone from the electric company to set it. My electrican had installed a standby generator, Kohler, and I had mentioned your video as well as showing him. He pointed out the gas line as to be a certain about deep in the ground, which you did not mention. Also, he stated once a gas line is underneath the ground you have to have a yellow as well as the gas line have a cautious tape lay on the ground for anyone who may dig near or around. Placing a propane gas line to a tank is done by a licensed professional to make sure their is no leakage in the line and a inspector will come to make sure it is done properly. You have to be licensed. Furthermore, if you are connecting a transfer switch from the meter, you have to have a permit so the county or state to verify if it is up to code and it is done correctly. Also, the electrician has to post on the meter a standby generator is connected to the meter box to warn anyone who has to touch the meter.
@weeziemarklen
5 жыл бұрын
@@chrisstewart4823 You are placing people's homes at risk by doing it cheaply.
@BigRedFishDad
5 жыл бұрын
Get a new eletrician... before install I read many forums where electricians were discussing the permits needed or required for a lockout switch. Some of them even mentioned the exact same lockout plate and brand.
@chrisstewart4823
5 жыл бұрын
@@weeziemarklen The only risk is the generator being so close to the house inside of a plastic container. Electrically speaking its fine, which was the basis of your post.
@brucecuff814
7 жыл бұрын
How large is the generator
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
8000 Running Watts/10000 Starting Watts
@BRENT3143945
6 жыл бұрын
How many watts?
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
10000/8000
@1389sniper
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you put a regulator at the generator and not have 10 psi running straight in. The generator runs on 1/2 psi.
@BigRedFishDad
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh read the comments or read the user manual
@1389sniper
2 жыл бұрын
@@BigRedFishDad I haven't read all the comments but I am a service technician for a propane company. I hook those duramax generators up all the time because customers hook them up wrong. I couldn't see your hook up to your generator after the first stage regulator was installed on the tank. I assumed 10 psi was running straight in because i see it all the time in the field. It will work until it blows diaphragms and seals in the unit.
@BigRedFishDad
2 жыл бұрын
@@1389sniper except the duramax gens have built in regulators designed to run straight off bottles.
@1389sniper
2 жыл бұрын
@@BigRedFishDad The generator comes with 1 regulator out of the box. That is the twin stage that is built on to the hose assembly. Which takes tank pressure which can range between 100-250 psig, "depending on outside ambient temperature", down to 1/2 psi which is 14" water column pressure. The way i hook them up is 10 psi at the tank to the acme fitting close to the generator then screw the original hose assembly to that and they work like a charm. I use 5/8 copper tubing which has an inside diameter of 1/2" all the way from tank to generator.
@1389sniper
2 жыл бұрын
@@BigRedFishDad what im trying to say is, if you are not running the original hose assembly then its not regulated properly going into the unit. Im just making you aware because im the person that has to fix generators, water heaters, stoves, furnaces, and so on because they have to much pressure going to them and it blows seals and diaphragms eventually.
@Lanceb131
5 жыл бұрын
If was me I'd make it so the light on the pole was on 24/7 as an indicator 4 when power back on. Or maybe a smaller LED that's on 24/7 that can be seen in daylight? Just IMO & an hopefully helpful suggestion.
@jimfowler5930
4 жыл бұрын
Wonder video made better by the sign of the fish, Jesus is Lord!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jeffmccrea9347
6 жыл бұрын
Even though yours is a 10,000 watt generator, read your book!!! You'll get 10,000 watts if you run it on gasoline but you'll lose about 20% of your power generating capacity or 2,000 watts giving you only 8,000 watts running it on propane because gasoline has 120,000 BTU's of energy per gallon but propane only has 91,600 BTU's per gallon. Being that they only use the A/C in the summer, maybe they could run it on Gasoline in the summer and Propane in the winter. You should obtain an AC volt meter and check the voltage when the A/C kicks on to be sure that there is sufficient voltage to avoid damage to your unit.The voltage should NEVER drop below 115 volts on standard outlets or 230 volts on central A/C units or you could ruin every motorized utility in the house. You should test the voltage at each outlet where there's something like a fridge, freezer or A/C unit. If it is a central A/C unit, be sure to set your meter at a setting above 240 VAC. You can check the voltage at the central unit at the circuit breakers located inside the unit but BE CAREFUL!!! Voltages inside WILL be deadly. When you check the voltages around the house, check them with the meter set at 120 VAC or higher, the generator running and the unit, whatever it is whether it be a fridge, freezer, microwave or window A/C, OFF. With your test leads plugged into the same outlet, have someone turn on the unit and then read your voltage. With that unit running, the voltage should be between 115 and 125 VAC. Then move on to the next unit and repeat this step. When it comes to a central A/C unit, set your meter to 240 VAC or higher and touch your meter probes to the connections of the circuit breakers AT THE UNIT WHERE THE POWER COMES INTO THE BREAKERS. Have someone turn on the unit and read your voltage. It should read between 230 and 245 VAC, preferably 240 VAC. I bought a small, cheap generator for portable power use one time that put out 133 VAC out of the box(way too high), so be careful and check new equipment when you get it. Resistive loads like hot plates, hot water heaters, space heaters, flat irons or electric stoves are more forgiving of low voltage situations. They just take longer to heat up BUT REMEMBER, if their voltage is low, so is everything else connected to the generator!!! I used to have a 5,000 watt Coleman generator years ago and also a 30 gallon, 3,500 watt electric hot water tank. The Coleman ran everything in the house asked of it, well. If the power was off long enough that we needed hot water for showers or dishes, I would shut everything in the house off and kick on the tank breakers. Even though we should have had a 1,500 watt surplus, that 3,500 watt tank would drag the voltage down to 192 VAC with just the tank breakers on. I had the generator checked out just to find nothing wrong with it. No one had an explanation as to what was happening. Years later, I was headed for a fourth spine surgery and couldn't pull a 10 horse rope anymore so I went and got an electric start 7,000 watt Troy Bilt unit. four years later, the water tank sprung a leak so I replaced it with a 40 gallon, 4,500 watt unit. While pulling out the old tank, I found that when the house was built, some fathead wired the original tank with 12 gauge wire. 3,500 watts divided by 240 volts equals 14.8 amps which is toward the upper end of that wire's capacity of 20 amps. Add to this the 60 foot gap between the tank and the breaker box, it really should have been wired with 10 gauge wire so I rewired the new tank with 10 gauge wire and 30 amp breakers to upgrade it. The new tank draws 18.75 amps but the 30 amp rating of the new 10 gauge wire gives a little more wiggle room. The bottom line is the new tank draws only 4 more amps than the old one did but the new generator will run it without even breathing hard and keeps the voltage where it needs to be too. I still keep it shut off until needed though because it still uses a lot of gas to heat it. I have a fiberglass jacket around the tank so it stays warm for two or three days depending on the season. I only wish my four ton central heat / A/C unit would work with the 7,000 watt generator. We have propane logs for auxiliary heat in the winter. They are connected to two 20 lb tanks in the yard connected to two regulators then connected to a "T" on the 1/2" soft copper propane line. We also have a window A/C unit in the bedroom for relief from summer heat. Good luck with your setup. Jeff M.
@dhunsaker26
5 жыл бұрын
Jeff McCrea 👍🏻 correct!! Oh and breakers USUALLY/SHOULD trip @ 80 % capacity
@Deucealive75
4 жыл бұрын
BTU's per gal is understood. But when I tested my small 3.6KW there was no difference in the generators ability to handle a load between gasoline and LP. I tested with different loads up to 83%. The engine seemed to run better and quieter on propane. I wouldn't expect these results on NG. There should be a noticeable difference on NG. All generators like this should have the voltage tested out of the box. I set mine for 120 at 50% load. When I was load testing I had 118 at 83% load and around 123 no load.
@palatine7777
7 жыл бұрын
Did you ran the generator on 110 or 220 ?
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
palatine7777 we hooked it up so it would supply 220 to the panel
@palatine7777
7 жыл бұрын
BigRedFishDad what size is your AC unit. Thank you for your help.
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
palatine7777 I really don't know but my mom's house is only about 12 - 1300 square foot. If you do a search for common household appliance wattages or look at some of the solar or generator sizing websites they have a pretty good lists
@fucxstixs316
7 жыл бұрын
BigRedFishDad . How long will 325 gallons of propane run that generator?
@buddylight2191
7 жыл бұрын
How long will it run on that big tank?
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
If the manual was correct at full load around 96 hours... but I figure if they watch what they turn on probably more. Remember as the tank gets low the pressure will drop. Outside temperature contributes as well. So if it is ever more than 2-3 days I told them to conserve and use minimal needed.
@selador11
7 жыл бұрын
96 hours on 325 gallons of propane? If your generator ran 8 hours on a 5 gallon tank of propane, then you'll get 21.66 days, running it 24/7 on that 325 gallon tank.
@plainwornout3564
7 жыл бұрын
Propane is the most expensive way to go. We researched for weeks before buying in 2004 after the triple hurricanes went thru in central Florida (where we live) and found propane cost 3-4 times as much to run as Diesel and Diesels will be running long after your third propane generator is purchased. Just used our 15,000 watt Diesel for 72 hours straight for Hurricane Irma and ran central air, 2 refridgerators, lights and more the whole time and used 25 gallons of Diesel or appx. $75.00. Glad to see you bought something as most people can't see spending the money to be prepared.
@sidneywhite749
4 жыл бұрын
plainwornout3 can you share details, i am in Florida too
@michaelpark5366
4 жыл бұрын
Propane is the worst choice of heating due to the price. Owned a 1250sq ft home with 40000btu propane furnace, tankless water heater and stove hooked to a 120 gallon propane tank. I was rationing my usage, only turned on the furnace one hour in the morning and one hour after come home in the evening and last 45-50 days before fill up during winter months. Cost me around $275 each time with all the fees when my tank was just below 20%. Two years ago I moved to 2800sq ft house with 125000btu furnace, 75 gallon water heater, and Viking stove/oven everything on natural gas. I run my furnace all night and morning and me &my gf take hot shower everyday, still doesn’t even cost $90 a month in gas bill during winter months and in the summer time it’s less than $40 a month. If I did the same on propane i would have to fill up that 120 gallon every week!! That’s easy $800+ a month!! I know if you have bigger propane tank like 500 gallon at your home you can fill them up during summer for reduced price but still is far more expensive than natural gas. Natural gas is best heating fuel period
@ACommenterOnYouTube
6 жыл бұрын
How long will that 325 gallon tank last pushing your generator 24/7 ...??
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
Filled to 80% that is 260 gallons. Owners manual says 5 hrs at 50% load for a 20-lb bottle. So the math says that would 10.8 days non stop. I should hope the electric company has come by before then.
@ACommenterOnYouTube
6 жыл бұрын
Thats good to know, i am having a house built and throwing in a 22k watt generator powered by propane and want to throw in a 500 gallon tank ... we just went thru hurricane irma and was out of power for 8 days ... i need to know that the 500 gallon tank at full can power this generator for like a week if need be ...
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
500 would be plenty for a week... but figure on 80% as most companies won't fill it to 100%
@ACommenterOnYouTube
6 жыл бұрын
Yea i dont plan to run the entire house off that generator ... i will just be running the essentials so that the propane will last longer ... i also want to have that extra storage on my property so that we Have it on hand just in case... this way we dont have to drive around town scavenging for gas and propane ...
@ACommenterOnYouTube
6 жыл бұрын
Yea i called the local company here and they told me they only fill to 80% to allow room for heat expansion ... and that its preferable that its covered to keep the sunlight away from it ..
@JOHNMORIN100
5 жыл бұрын
Everything you did is fine (EXCEPT YOUR GENERATOR THEY ALL DIE IN A YEAR OR SO THE BEST IS USING A SMALL FUEL INJECTED ALL ELECTRONIC CAR WITH A 10,000 WATT OR HIGHER GENERATOR FROM ONE OF THE CATALOG COMPANY'S I HAVE BEEN USING A 1999 BUICK CENTURY FOR YEARS FULL TIME AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS EVEN IN 30 BELOW ZERO IT ALWAYS STARTS (PS i only paid $200 for the car. I HAVE TRIED YARNMAR DIESELS AND JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER MAKER OF GENERATORS OUT THEIR IT'S NOW BEEN 20 YEARS WITHOUT AN ELECTRIC BILL.... OUR GENERATOR USES ABOUT $40. A MONTH AND WE USE LION BATTERIES JUST THE BEST. OUR SYSTEM IS 10 kw 220 VOLT SYSTEM IN CENTRAL MAINE 10,000 SOLAR ALSO
@nktwrk73
3 жыл бұрын
And not one video on your profile to fill us in about it. smh. Bruh.
@electricety
3 жыл бұрын
Wow hacks you just ruined you pistons on your generator due to a lack of the right pipe and your going to over heat your gen
@BigRedFishDad
3 жыл бұрын
wow... another youtube "expert" but that is about the dumbest comment someone has made on this video at least some of the others could be argued and make some sense...Thanks for watching and be sure to check out the 3-year update video where those ruined pistons are still working great - kzitem.info/news/bejne/1qqinJqXhIZonGk
@barnmonster888
4 жыл бұрын
WE HAVE A EMP FOR A EXTENDED PERIOD WILL NEVER HAVE ENOUGH GAS OR PROPANE TO RUN THIS , SO WE WENT AGAINST IT --JUST WENT WITH THE KODIAK SOLAR
@bostjantrancar9605
5 жыл бұрын
Is not so expensive as many people think MppSolar have inverter for US Chevy volt battery is probably the expensive but crapp yards have laying around for 2k$ panels you get for 100/piece from big solar farm's and for 4k$ you have decent self-sustaining generation.... Best thing is that all modular I mean you can not spend big $ at once... Only have to spend here and there few hundred.... So that your wallet is not too thick true time.. Joke... Is all about believing in the thing that you can do it.... 👍 I spent 150€ on solar for 2years now and cut my power bill in half and I don't know what is power outage.... In USA you have big possibilities... 👍
@BigRedFishDad
5 жыл бұрын
Yes... it is the battery bank that causes the $$$$$ everything else is fairly cheap. It just isn't anywhere near as cost effective when you are talking whole house and for more than 1 or 2 hours if backup.
@robinhyperlord9053
5 жыл бұрын
Why not a solar panel?
@randycarreiro8363
7 жыл бұрын
spank you for having them spear forks up in the air like that, shame on you
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
Randy Carreiro always going to be the safety police out but that's okay got to get the job done got to do what you got to do... Thanks for watching
@LBstrikesagain
4 жыл бұрын
I don't know what state you live in, but you typically need to run galvanized pipe outside unless it's buried. In that case it should be wrapped with 10mil tape, or coated with some sort of plastic or epoxy coating. Not a good idea to run gas on top of the soil. Just saying
@metrork1
7 ай бұрын
No, No, No, Never run galvanized pipe using LP. The LP will eat away at the galvanized pipe.
@grizzbeeuno2242
6 жыл бұрын
150 psi ... what research told you that B.S.
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
Grizzbee Uno humm... the research that evidentially you did not perform ;)
@grizzbeeuno2242
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@arbonac
7 жыл бұрын
I don't believe in "problems". What we have are "opportunities". Anyone that disagrees with my use of English should examine their use of it and their own abilities.
@robinhyperlord9053
5 жыл бұрын
You mong.
@hazcat640
7 жыл бұрын
And you told us nothing, explained nothing, gave no resources so this was a nothing video.
@PC_CERTIFIED
6 жыл бұрын
damn that was savage everyone has to learn a some point anyhow I learned a decent amount
@JOHNDANIEL1
6 жыл бұрын
Our 5th wheel has this one the NEW Sportsman GEN4000DF-SS 4000 Watt Portable Dual Fuel Generator is about the same weight, runs EVERYTHING!! And much quieter than most rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575119394&toolid=10001&campid=5337842430&customid=DUAL+FUEL+&icep_item=182914484628&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg I'd say with 35 years them building these means its good, ours has been amazing, already has over 300 hours on it
@duckco1
6 жыл бұрын
Hazcat I learned quite a bit tard. I learned about making sure you have enough pressure to open up pressure valve in the generator. That was helpful.
@jsjunkremoval
4 жыл бұрын
Your propane company is terrible. If you only have one regulator coming off your tank you need a 2 stage regulator. The regulator that comes with the unit for the tank is 2 stage.
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
Please enlighten us all... I will be waiting with a soda and popcorn in hand for your response. But I already know you didn't watch the whole video and will be yet another KZitem keyboard expert that we just laugh and smile at around the dinner table.
@jsjunkremoval
4 жыл бұрын
BigRedFishDad Just the fact that they don’t know how it works shows me they have no idea what they are doing when it comes to the low pressure needed to run a generator. You don’t need anything larger than 1/2” to run a portable generator. The way mine is set up, and it runs perfectly, is off the 250 gallon tank that you have a high a pressure regulator on. The 3/4” pipe then goes under ground for about 15’ to the house. Before it goes in the house there is a low pressure regulator. It then goes through approximately 40’ of 3/4” pipe before everything starts to T off. The line for my generator (Duromax 13,000EH) is hooked up on the same 1/2” feed line that feeds my dryer and hot water heater. I put a T in there and then ran another 50’ through my garage to where in wanted the propane to stub out for my unit. So you either need 2 house regulators like I have, or 1 two stage regulator at your tank. All I’m saying is your propane provider should have simply been able to tell you that you needed a low pressure regulator right before the generator off your 1/2” pipe for it to run. Again, the regulator that came with your unit is 2 stage. No keyboard warrior here, just setting up generators to run off propane weekly. When you’re talking the big standby units like Generac, you’re either gonna run 3/4” dedicated from the tank or 1” depending on distances and the unit size. Then you just need to know if the tank regulator is one or two stage. If it’s one, you add a low pressure regulator right before the unit. If it’s a two, plumb away. I have pictures but KZitem doesn’t allow pictures in comments here. Just set up a 16kw Generac 2 days ago with a dedicated 3/4” line from the tank to a low pressure regulator right before the unit. How would you need anything larger then 1/2” when the hose provided is 3/8” at best. Again your propane store sucks.
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
@@jsjunkremoval yep, as expected comment keep typing... funny how you have the same exact generator brand and have been "installing" generators weekly but still don't know a thing about it. This generator will not run on low pressure out of the box (as was mentioned in the video as well as WHY we don't have the other regulator)... but thanks for watching the few seconds of the video that you did :)
@jsjunkremoval
4 жыл бұрын
BigRedFishDad really? Won’t run out of the box on low pressure? That’s odd. Mine does. Just fine. Perfectly in fact. Same with the dual fuel champion I hooked up at a customers house a few week ago. I watched your whole video. I’m just failing to see why you had such issues when I have never run into that ever. All these generators run off low pressure. Including the conversion kits from US Carb and others. I literally have never had the issues you had because I made sure the proper regulators were in place first prior to running the unit.
@BigRedFishDad
4 жыл бұрын
@@jsjunkremoval Ok, I don't have time to debate with you! BUT as a final note on their own website, the min pressure is 3PSI hence why we changed to the 10 (mentioned in the video)... but OK, you're the man 🤣 Really you are, Really.
@davem145mxr
6 жыл бұрын
Hire a licensed pro when messing with Propane and Electricity
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
David Miller if it makes you feel better and you are scared or not comfortable then by all means spend your money... but thanks for wathing.
@davem145mxr
6 жыл бұрын
BigRedFishDad I happen to be one of those licensed pros so I’m quite comfortable thank you
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
Great... so that was just a plug for advertising. Don't worry there are plenty of folks that don't want to try new things and will call you. Again, thanks for watching.
@brandonpittman5243
5 жыл бұрын
A l.p. generator will drink propane like crazy. Abt 15 to 20gallons a day
@metrork1
7 ай бұрын
20LB LP cylinder states will last about 10 hours.
@gfl1957
5 жыл бұрын
How NOT to install a generator.
@BigRedFishDad
5 жыл бұрын
Crazy thing is has been working for almost two years now because it was "how NOT to install"... but thanks for watching post link to your video of how TO install please :)
@louispoche4312
7 жыл бұрын
right fuel, wrong generator... Those generators are terrible for efficiency... get an inverter generator
@metrork1
7 ай бұрын
Inverter generators are said to be safe for electronics.
@william38022
7 жыл бұрын
2 Hondas eu2000 inverter generators parallel together tri fuel propane natural gas or gasoline they produce clean pure sine wave power if you only need one shut one off run the other if you need more power run the 2 of them very fuel-efficient also lose your central AC and just use one room smaller unit for air conditioning with the small energy-efficient one room air conditioner that big giant tank of propane probably last a good long time try to put your refrigerators on solar,,,,, that's how I do it anyway I have enough solar for an emergency situation to run my refrigeration all my lighting charge laptops and phones things of this nature,,,, run 📺 tv charge my small batteries run small fans and also run my well pump intermittently,,, I can start one of my Hondas and run the battery charger to charge my battery bank if I have a lot of overcast days or days where it rains or snows or something like that,,,, air-conditioning there's just no way to get around it you'll need the generator for that,,,I have five 100 pound tanks of propane,,, I also thought about buying a large tank in the beginning and having it filled there just too hard to hide or conceal and you can take 100 pound tanks in and have them filled yourself you don't have to have anyone come to the house and deliver it and charge you more
@BigRedFishDad
7 жыл бұрын
william foreman That sounds like a great system… but as I mentioned this was to help my mom (they are 72 and 85) so lugging around 100lb propane bottles and messing with heavy AMP hour batteries and stuff just does not work for them. I don’t worry too much about the apocalypse and MAD MAX coming around raiding their visible propane tank. So this setup works very well for their needs… and my mom was very happy since they lose power almost every storm for sometimes for a few minutes and sometimes for 18 to 24 hours. If we figured correctly and they watch what they turn on she should be good for a week if it ever came to that. I may look into the solar thing for my fridge for myself. I don't own a generator and although we only lost power once after a tornado knockesd down 10 poles outside our division you never know and I usually have lots of meat and stuff that time it was almost 24 hours but could have been more. Thanks for watching!
@spywiz1
6 жыл бұрын
Plus..... One on those "HONDA" gennys cost more than his entire setup!!!
@billharris6886
6 жыл бұрын
I don't mean to take away anything from all the work/effort that was put into this project because, it appears to be a nice installation. However, I wanted to point out a few weaknesses in the system used here. These 3,600 rpm generators consume a lot of fuel (even with no load), are noisy, vibrate, and have a short lifetime if run 24/7. If run 24/7, it will drain that propane tank in about 4 - 5 days! Also, the generator will be worn out in 2 months (assuming you change the oil every 5 days) if run 24/7. Any generator that runs at 3,600 rpm uses a lawn mower engine (even the General Standby Home Generators) has these negative characteristics. If you decide to upgrade to something in the future, go with an 1,800 rpm generator (preferably diesel), all of the above problems are greatly reduced. The downside of an 1,800 rpm generator is cost, which is several times what a portable generator goes for.
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
Yep.... all that is good info but read some comments below. With gas line and everything we stayed well under 2K. Should run 5 days at full load longer on less and for a 1 time per year use only IF there is a storm it is more than adequate. If we planned it to be a 15 year install we might have considered other options Moral of story is everyone has their own needs so evaluate options and go with what suits you best.
@robertl.fallin7062
6 жыл бұрын
! Lol, the price of propane for ten days will leave that " I been had" feeling.
@BigRedFishDad
6 жыл бұрын
@@robertl.fallin7062 bless your heart... !LOL, currently about 5 to 10 cents per gallon cheaper than gas. !LOL, doesn't go bad. !LOL, and my mom won't need to lug gas cans around and refill tank every few hours. But hey other than being completely wrong thanks for commenting.
@jeff5694
5 жыл бұрын
@@robertl.fallin7062 propane in my area is much cheaper $1.50 per gallon. So yeah propane is the way to go!
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