Posted by sw on January 20, 2009, 6:28 pm
wrote:
> > I would assume that generators would require a higher pressure gas supply
> > than the standard house supply. You may have to get a new meter from the
> > gas company for a generator.
> Is that anyone?
> No. A generator typically uses the same pressure as your other gas
> appliances. If you have a large generator, you may need a larger meter
> and/or larger pipes. My generator connects straight to a spare port on my
> gas pipe that once supplied a natural gas BBQ.
> Vaughn
Thanks for the input everyone. The natural gas port you described is
the one I remember in my house as a kid. Is it better to have a
transfer switch installed between incoming and panel? Or is it better
to have only a few circuits on by-pass?
Posted by vaughn on January 20, 2009, 6:39 pm
> Is it better to have a
>transfer switch installed between incoming and panel? Or is it better
>to have only a few circuits on by-pass?
A whole house transfer switch is the gold standard, and also the most
expensive because it must be big enough to handle your home's full utility
load. The cheapest legal option may be an interlock kit. I use a transfer
switch that transfers only six circuits. It also provides a KW meter so
that I don't overload my generator. http://www.nbmc.com/emergen/index.html
Vaughn
Posted by ransley on January 22, 2009, 1:01 pm
> Im looking for a natural gas/LP Generator for a 1200 squarefoot house
> heated by a Bryant I90 gas
> furnace. Stove, dryer and HW are gas. Any suggestions? Also... what's
> involved in having gas and electric connection points on the outside
> of the house installed so that the generator can be kept in a
> convenient storage location and moved into place/hooked up when
> required?
> The price for a Home Depot 7kW generator seems to be in the 2800
> range.. ideally if I can get away with less I'd like to do so.
> Thankyou in advance for any assistance you can provide.
Get a prius. Most any gen can be converted to Ng-Propane for a few
hundred. So your choises are maybe 500$ and up to what ever you want.
Sometimes Lowes has free prewired transfer kits when you buy a
Generac. www.propane-generators.com Tri fuel.
Posted by vaughn on January 22, 2009, 2:43 pm
> when you buy a Generac.
There are many bad generators choices available to you, Generac is said
my many to be one of the worst. Inform yourself by doing an Internet search
for reviews before you buy any new generator.
Vaughn
Posted by ransley on January 23, 2009, 8:59 am
wrote:
> > when you buy a Generac.
> There are many bad generators choices available to you, Generac is said
> my many to be one of the worst. Inform yourself by doing an Internet search
> for reviews before you buy any new generator.
> Vaughn
Ive have two about 5 yrs old a 5500 and 7500-13500 and have no issues,
The 7500 keeps 3.5 to 4v swing no load to full load and the 5500 5-6v.
Cheap for what you pay and maybe quality issues, but truck loads are
sold through box stores. The 7500w OHV has oil filter, voltage
stabilisation, idle control, electric start. A 1000w honda EU with
transfer panel would cost more.
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> > than the standard house supply. You may have to get a new meter from the
> > gas company for a generator.
> Is that anyone?
> No. A generator typically uses the same pressure as your other gas
> appliances. If you have a large generator, you may need a larger meter
> and/or larger pipes. My generator connects straight to a spare port on my
> gas pipe that once supplied a natural gas BBQ.
> Vaughn