24-48 on a 20lb depending on load and whether its in ecomode I think this model spec sheet says it averages .7lb/hr, the one it replaced was smaller, we put a 40lb tank if its a weekend or bad storm
On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 3:12 PM, Adam Moffett <[email protected]> wrote: > Earlier he said 20lb tank for 48 hours. > > ....but on an inverter generator I'm sure it will vary with load. > > ------ Original Message ------ > From: "Brandon Yuchasz" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: 8/4/2017 3:47:16 PM > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Great portable propane generator > > Thanks for the feedback sounds like it would be a cleaner solution. > Ironically I am babysitting a site right now that lost power. > > How many pound tank do you usually take with it and how long of run time > do you get? > > > > Thanks, > > Brandon > > > > *From:* Af [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Steve Jones > *Sent:* Thursday, August 03, 2017 7:31 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Great portable propane generator > > > > They recomend running the exaust at the tank in the winter, its caveated > with keeping it at a safe distance. They start fine in the cold. There is a > model with waterproof plugs, but weve never had issue with rain or snow. > > These are nice, i can toss it in my front seat with a tall tank in my > alero, the gas ones were too big. We have 5 or six portable gas generators > collecting dust now > > Transport of fuel and runtime are huge factors, 48 hours of gasoline is > alot of gas, and youd need an external tank. Propane wont varnish your > engine guts either. The only thing i dont like about propane is around here > nobody will top off tanks by weight, they charge a full fill rate, so short > runs are irritating. Talked to the local propane dealer about topping off > from our office generator tank, but the pump would be expensive and > insuring that is expensive. > > We have a split hose too so we can run dual tanks if we know a site will > be down for an extended time. > > > > We do have some lightweight carbon fiber tanks that you can see the liquid > level, those are nice. We also use a big heavy chain and padlock to keep > the generator from walking away, these WILL get stolen. > > > > They have a standby with remote start and all that jazz for about 5k, its > way more generator than any of our sites need, but its an option. > > > > On Aug 3, 2017 7:03 PM, "Chuck McCown" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Because gas goes stale, spoils, coats the insides of everything with > varnish etc. > > Propane is OK in cold weather but there is a minimum tank size for > specific deliveries at different low temps. The more gas you need or the > lower the temp the larger the tank. > > > > But for a small generator like this, I really think a 5 gallon tank will > take you to below zero. > > Perfectly efficient 1000 watts is 3412 Btu/hr But in the real world > figure 10 btu/hr per watt. > > > > If it scales linearly, a 5 gallon tank can deliver about 5000 btu/hr at 0 > degrees F. > > So perhaps a 500 watt load on the generator. > > > > Actually I found a chart: > > [image: image] > > > > So, assuming you need 10,000 BTU for 1000 watts, your 5 gallon barbecue > grill tank will work down to 0 degrees until it drops below 20% full. > > > > *From:* Brandon Yuchasz > > *Sent:* Thursday, August 03, 2017 5:49 PM > > *To:* [email protected] > > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Great portable propane generator > > > > We are in need of a new generator so I am following along with interest. > My question is why not just use gas instead of propane? What is the up > side. Second question is how does the propane fair in cold weather. Say 20F > or less? > > > > Thanks, > > Brandon > > > > > > *From:* Af [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Nate Burke > *Sent:* Thursday, August 03, 2017 6:22 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Great portable propane generator > > > > How do you weatherproof it, aren't the plugs just exposed on the side? > > On 8/3/2017 5:09 PM, Steve Jones wrote: > > http://www.genconnexdirect.net/honda_propane_modified_generators.htm > > > > > > On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 3:45 PM, Jim Bouse [Brazos WiFi] < > [email protected]> wrote: > > Where did you buy that nice machine? > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S7 active, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone > > > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Steve Jones <[email protected]> > > Date: 8/3/17 1:05 PM (GMT-06:00) > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: [AFMUG] Great portable propane generator > > > > We have a smaller one that started having problems, but this has all the > prpane guts on the inside and a quick connect hose. Will run close to 48 > hours on a small tank in eco mode. > > Easy to start, runs like a champ in all weather conditions > > > > > > > >
