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After the last power outage I realized how much fuel my 6KW generator goes through: about 3/4gallon per hour. I have 25g of fuel stored, but even with just running it enough to keep the house pipes from freezing, I would be out of fuel in a week.
I just ordered the duel-fuel conversion so I can run on gasoline or natural gas. The house has natural gas piped to the back porch for the grill. It has quick disconnect couplings so I'm getting a long gas hose because I run the generator in the shed with the door propped open.
which kit you go with? I used a U.S CARB kit but I think you can find them cheaper. My 10HP Generator will last about 12-13 Hours with the 5 Gal tank (Gasoline)After the last power outage I realized how much fuel my 6KW generator goes through: about 3/4gallon per hour. I have 25g of fuel stored, but even with just running it enough to keep the house pipes from freezing, I would be out of fuel in a week.
I just ordered the duel-fuel conversion so I can run on gasoline or natural gas. The house has natural gas piped to the back porch for the grill. It has quick disconnect couplings so I'm getting a long gas hose because I run the generator in the shed with the door propped open.
It's about 50'. I haven't gotten the hose or done much research yet. I'll take any advice.How far from the quick connect to the shed? What size gas hose will you use?
After the last power outage I realized how much fuel my 6KW generator goes through: about 3/4gallon per hour. I have 25g of fuel stored, but even with just running it enough to keep the house pipes from freezing, I would be out of fuel in a week.
I just ordered the duel-fuel conversion so I can run on gasoline or natural gas. The house has natural gas piped to the back porch for the grill. It has quick disconnect couplings so I'm getting a long gas hose because I run the generator in the shed with the door propped open.
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How far from the quick connect to the shed? What size gas hose will you use?
The dual fuel kit for the generator came last night. The regulator needs input pressure between 6-8oz/sq in (that's 0.375 - 0.5psi)! That's pretty low pressure, but I read that's what a house's natural gas lines have. The kit came with a 1/2" ID hose to go from its regulator to the carb adapter. I'm going to get 3/4" hose to go the 50' from the porch to the shed. That's going to be a big, heavy hose. Even then I'm now worried about the hose's pressure drop. I think I'll see if I can't measure the gas pressure at the porch first to make sure it isn't on the low side of the range.It's about 50'. I haven't gotten the hose or done much research yet. I'll take any advice.
It looks like 12' is the longest that have the QD fittings that Amazon carries. Here's a link to a place that sells longer sections in various diameters with NPT fittings. I have no idea what diameter to get. I guess when the conversion kit comes I'll look at the short hose it comes with and get the next size up for the 50' run.
I bought the Century Fuel Products kit.
The dual fuel kit for the generator came last night. The regulator needs input pressure between 6-8oz/sq in (that's 0.375 - 0.5psi)! That's pretty low pressure, but I read that's what a house's natural gas lines have. The kit came with a 1/2" ID hose to go from its regulator to the carb adapter. I'm going to get 3/4" hose to go the 50' from the porch to the shed. That's going to be a big, heavy hose. Even then I'm now worried about the hose's pressure drop. I think I'll see if I can't measure the gas pressure at the porch first to make sure it isn't on the low side of the range.
I vacuum canned 20 pounds of sugar and 20 pounds of basmati rice. Quart mason jars and vacuum sealed
Market Basket had Pastene bean varieties on sale for .99/ 19 ounce can. As we eat a lot of Humuus, I bought 3 dozen cans of Cice (chick peas) and 3 dozen cans of cannelini beans, which we use for escarole soup and pasta fagioli. Also bought 2 dozen of red and dark red kidney beans. 120 cans and a bag of rice will feed you, albeit not spectacularly, for a good while.
I also tested some recipes with tomato powder. A little goes a long way. It's not as fresh as canned or raw tomatoes, but it adds a BUNCH of tomato flavor if you're worried about appetite fatigue.
Lastly, ordered another case of red feather canned butter.
Anybody starting any seedlings for the garden yet?
currently attempting to make my own corn beef, been sitting in brine for 2 days now.
http://www.learntopreserve.com/the-...rned-beef-ever-its-so-easy-an-8-year-old.html
also made homemade butter today. it came out awesome. i poured some heavy cream in an old glass jar and shook like a madwoman for about 15 minutes. after a few minutes it had the consistency of cool whip...a few minutes later it was like lumpy cream cheese...a few minutes after that it suddenly became a chunk of butter and buttermilk. i poured the contents of the jar into a fine strainer then dumped the butter chunk into a bowl of very cold water and pressed the butter with a spatula to squeeze out buttermilk and "rinse" the butter. butter went back onto a paper towel in the strainer and i squeezed out remaining water. buttermilk from the jar went into a tupperware container in the freezer til i can figure out a good use for it. no, the butter does not stick to the paper towel. it was very easy but it took time. i know people have used food processors and blenders as well but i can't speak to how long that takes.
Buttermilk pancakes. I think it also gets used in chocolate cake.