[Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

[Fred Smith]

I have used a 5500 w Honda for many years the only problems with it have
been gasoline related as with all gas models. The Honda has been an
excellent choice and mine still has many years of use left, that said this
fall we will be up grading to a propane Generac. I just bought a used 1000
gal tank to tie into my 500 gal line for house and generator. This is the
cheapest and most dependable route to go for fuel and by far the safest to
handle, store, keep fresh. My first choice would be natural gas if it were
available to me.



73 & Good DX,
Fred  N0AZZ



-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian
Alsop
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 9:12 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

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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