Finished & Tested New Generator Installation

[grsthegreat]

I was thinking about the above. While I don't disagree and I do follow the state's thinking, in my mind, it seems that between the generator's own 30 amp breaker and the Load Center's "30 amp generator breaker", "overload" should be impossible.

The 6.5kw gen, at full load, would be capable of 29.54 amps. A load, much beyond that, should trip "a breaker". The gen's surge capability is 8kw, which would provide 36.36 amps, which should trip a breaker.

Bottom line: It seems as if, it would be very hard to overload the generator.

who can ever second guess what they are thinking when they pass a law. They are just trying to make the world idiot proof. I think that they would force kids to wear bubble-wrap when outdoors if they thought they would get away with it. Guess they dont think anyone is capable of turning off a few breakers ??

 

[crbr]

Interesting project.

 

[brokenot]

While I was researching, I found this site, which has natural gas and propane carburetor conversions for gasoline engines.

There are quite a few conversion kit companies out there, but consult your engine manufacturer first. Some engine manufacturers build engine lines that are suited for dry fuels specifically. Nobody believes me when I tell them that, but Kubota is one such manufacturer. We have several 3 cylinder water-cooled Kubota engines, (around 22 hp), in construction equipment. The engine ID tags are clearly marked "gasoline" OR "dual-fuel" (meaning they can run on gasoline or propane).

The conversion kit manufacturers told me that making up a kit for these Kubota gasoline engines would be a snap. When I queried them about the engine's compatibility with dry fuel, they assured me there was nothing to be concerned about. (Their "go-to" response to pretty much any questions they're asked is to tout the octane rating and storage advantages.) Now, running for an hour or two here and there would probably be okay, but I went to Kubota's website and used their "contact us" link to send them an email about it anyway so I'd have a manufacturer's rep to quote.

Here's the reply:

Your inquiry to Kubota Engine America was forwarded to us, as we are
your regional Kubota industrial engine distributor. The simple answer
to your question is: No, the engines are not the same. There are
differences in the valves and seats in the head. I recommend you give
me a call to discuss the differences and what needs to be done if you
wish to make the change.

So in ONE corner, you have an aftermarket kit manufacturer. In the OTHER corner, you have the engine manufacturer that went to the trouble and expense of creating an engine to suit a specific application....