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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on August 13, 2006, 6:48 pm
Pete C. wrote:
> "hallerb@aol.com" wrote:
> >
> > > > If you really need reliable intermittent generator power, look at nat
> > > > gas or propane powered units.
> > >
> > > Nat. gas or propane for a 1 kW *portable* generator????? On what planet
> > > is that practical?
> > >
> > > Pete C.
> >
> > you can buy natural gas and propane small generators, pricey because
> > theres little demand, the regulator and mixing valves arent a big deal.
> >
> > derate gasoline generators about 20% when run on natural gas or propane
> > since they have less energy than gasoline
>
> I'm well aware that you can get small generators in multi fuel though
> I've never seen it on one below about 5kW.
>
> The point is that the small multi fuel generator might be portable, but
> the nat. gas or propane are not. Sure you could drag along and manifold
> a couple 20# BBQ propane tanks, but that doesn't fit my definition of
> portable. Certainly not compared to the ~55# complete Honda EU1000i for
> about $700.
>
> Pete C.
Well they tend to be multi fuel, take to a job site run on gasoline.
Put oputside your home, connect natural gas or propane hose to quick
disconnect that at other times might be used for gas grill.
Natural gas burns clean, doesnt gum up when unused either. Its really
simple to conver even a small gasoline engine to natural gas. I have a
friend who has done that but he runs his car and jeep on CNG at 1500
PSI.
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