[Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

[Brian Alsop]

I have a gasoline powered unit.  Dismissed propane because of the cost 
of the tank/tank rental and the minimum yearly fee for propane --whether 
you need any or not.  These costs ended up being too high for a few days 
a year of generator use.  We're in the sticks and don't have competition 
in the propane market.

I suggest one look into the details of how propane is sold in your area 
before buying a propane fired generator. YMMV

73 de Brian/K3KO

On 7/26/2014 05:41, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
> Propane, in a sealed tank under pressure, tends to have good shelf-life.
>
> Gasoline, stored in a vented tank, tends to turn to varnish.
>
> A tank of diesel will support bacteria growth, which clogs the filter
> (when you need it most).
>
> If we're talking about an emergency generator that is used infrequently,
> then propane is a really good choice.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 7/25/2014 6:40 PM, Acbross via Elecraft wrote:
>> A friend of ours had a propane powered generator in his cab over.
>> Didn't like it at all because it ran off the same tank as his heater
>> and stove. Biggest problem with it was propane has less power per
>> volume than gas.
>
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