Re: [Repeater-Builder] generators diesel to propane

[Dick]

Well, gang, I'm a dedicated diesel nut with a Case 580 backhoe, a John Deere 1070 utility tractor, a Dodge/Cummins pickup and I just sold my old 1981 Mercedes Benz 300 SL turbodiesel.   However, when it came time to install a standby generator for my home, I opted for a propane powered one.  The reason is simple:  fuel storage.  Stored diesel goes bad, even with anti-algae preservative in it.   I have a 300 gallon propane tank at home for cooking and heating and running the generator.  The tank is filled regularly and the stuff can be stored for incredible lengths of time without going bad. The generator runs for an hour a month on an automatic timer and always starts right up.   Purely a case of practicality, guys.   Regards,   Dick   ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark A. Holman To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 13 February, 2006 17:31 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] generators diesel to propane The Diesel Generators are fine just local govt regulations, however propane & LP Gas are cheap source of fuel. mark h. skipp025 wrote: The pain of dealing with the local goverment regs really put a wet blanket on back-up Diesel Generator operation. You can reduce the headache over 50% by using, converting or conversion to propane where possible and most often more practical. cheers, skipp Kris Kirby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This is digressing, but if it's a diesel, you don't want a 100KW generator running a 3KW load or it will wet stack. http://www.allworlddieselgen.com/faq.htm (sales page) Quote: 2) A diesel engine is subject to "wet stacking" or over fueling if run for long periods of time with ultra light loads (less than 40% of the rated output). "Wet Stacking" causes the engine to smoke and run rough because the injectors become carbonized. Running a heavy load will usually clean up the over-fuel condition and allow the engine to perform normally. Diesel engines operate better and more fuel efficient when loaded (70-80% is optimum). Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ -- MZ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.