Posted: 3/11/2012 6:29:52 PM EDT
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I want to replace my current generator with a Honda EU2000i because it will be far quieter and more fuel efficient. But I would also like to use propane.
My questions are whether anyone has purchased the already converted Honda from Central Maine Diesel, and if so whether they are happy with that, and whether there are any propane generators comparable to the Honda in terms of low noise signature and fuel efficiency. |
| I have two Hondas that I converted to propane with Central Marine kits and they work great. I installed them myself, which was easy. The instructions are not the best however but its not hard to figure out. The gen sets run most of the house except the well, which has its own genny. It was money well spent. |
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Thread on home-brew propane generator conversions
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I want to replace my current generator with a Honda EU2000i because it will be far quieter and more fuel efficient. The "far more fuel efficient" part is a myth. When powering small loads, inverter generators have slightly better fuel economy than their conventional counterparts, due to their ability to run at a slower engine speed. However, at moderate to heavy loads, both types run their engines at full speed, and are equally efficient at converting fuel to electricity. It's true that inverter models have some advantages - less noise, less weight and smaller size - but a huge increase in fuel economy isn't one of them. |
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http://www.uscarburetion.com/
Try these guys.....don't know if they make one for the Honda inverter genny but I installed one on a Robin genny with a Subaru engine on it and it works great sandfantom |
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I have two Hondas that I converted to propane with Central Marine kits and they work great. I installed them myself, which was easy. The instructions are not the best however but its not hard to figure out. The gen sets run most of the house except the well, which has its own genny. It was money well spent. what size of tank do you use, and how long does it last? |
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Thread on home-brew propane generator conversions Quoted:
I want to replace my current generator with a Honda EU2000i because it will be far quieter and more fuel efficient. The "far more fuel efficient" part is a myth. When powering small loads, inverter generators have slightly better fuel economy than their conventional counterparts, due to their ability to run at a slower engine speed. However, at moderate to heavy loads, both types run their engines at full speed, and are equally efficient at converting fuel to electricity. It's true that inverter models have some advantages - less noise, less weight and smaller size - but a huge increase in fuel economy isn't one of them. I meant more efficient than my current generator, which is larger than I need and gets about 8 hours on a five gallon tank. I assume a large part of the increased efficiency is I would have a smaller generator, not the LPG, which seems to use about the same. |
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Quoted: http://www.uscarburetion.com/ Try these guys.....don't know if they make one for the Honda inverter genny but I installed one on a Robin genny with a Subaru engine on it and it works great sandfantom I bought a tri-fuel kit (gasoline, nat gas and propane) from them for my Yamaha generator and it works as advertised. I plumped a natural gas hook up that now feeds my generator directly. The option to still use fuel and propane tanks also allows me to take my generator on the road. It only cost $150.00 and installation was a snap. I don't see why anybody wouldn't want to do it if just for the ability to be able to use multiple fuels... |
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http://www.uscarburetion.com/ Try these guys.....don't know if they make one for the Honda inverter genny but I installed one on a Robin genny with a Subaru engine on it and it works great sandfantom I bought a tri-fuel kit (gasoline, nat gas and propane) from them for my Yamaha generator and it works as advertised. I plumped a natural gas hook up that now feeds my generator directly. The option to still use fuel and propane tanks also allows me to take my generator on the road. It only cost $150.00 and installation was a snap. I don't see why anybody wouldn't want to do it if just for the ability to be able to use multiple fuels... Was your Yamaha an inverter style generator? Grove |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: http://www.uscarburetion.com/ Try these guys.....don't know if they make one for the Honda inverter genny but I installed one on a Robin genny with a Subaru engine on it and it works great sandfantom I bought a tri-fuel kit (gasoline, nat gas and propane) from them for my Yamaha generator and it works as advertised. I plumped a natural gas hook up that now feeds my generator directly. The option to still use fuel and propane tanks also allows me to take my generator on the road. It only cost $150.00 and installation was a snap. I don't see why anybody wouldn't want to do it if just for the ability to be able to use multiple fuels... Was your Yamaha an inverter style generator? Grove Yup. Yamaha EF3000iSEB Linky: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outdoor/products/modelspecs/444/0/specs.aspx |