[Milsurplus] [BoatAnchors] Little "Field Day" Genny, Remarkable Price.

[Peter Gottlieb]

What about converting the engines to run from propane and using a BBQ grill 
sized tank?  I converted a larger generator (a 5kW mil surplus) and it runs 
nicely.  The propane tanks are very convenient.


On 1/10/2016 10:17 AM, B. Smith wrote:
> It looks like a nice package including a DC output for charging etc. The 
> problem is the fuel. Ethanol has been reported to be very corrosive and 
> harmful to small engines. I have had luck  using "premixed" premium fuel 
> purchased at Lowe's, Home Depot etc. on my 2 cycle equipment but the fuel is 
> expensive. I've recently had to completely rebuild a Honda generator carb due 
> to damage by using Ethanol fuel over a several year period.
> You can read up on the corrosive problem by searching for:
>               ethanol gasoline small engine damage.
> k4che
>
> On 1/10/2016 7:49 AM, David Stinson via BoatAnchors wrote:
>> Little 1000 W (1200 peak) genny for $99 with free shipping.  Has anyone 
>> ordered one of these?
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/371410947184
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