Do you sell equipment to change my generator to run on propane or natural gas?
Yes.
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Can you install the conversion kit or do I have to do it?
If you have a basic understanding of engines and fuel systems, you will have no problem installing it yourself.
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What kind of installation instructions do you send with your kits?
We send 7-8 pages of instructions and diagrams.
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How do I determine whether to get a propane or natural gas kit?
If you heat your house with natural gas and you want your generator to be stationary and run off the gas lines in your house, order a natural gas kit. If you heat your house with propane and you want your generator to be stationary and run off the gas lines in your house, order a low pressure propane kit. If you want your generator to be portable and run off propane vapor cylinders, then order a high pressure propane kit. If you are not sure or you want to use both low pressure (natural gas or propane) and high pressure (propane) then order a tri-fuel kit. It will enable you to run your generator on any source of fuel.
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Will my generator still be able to run on gasoline?
Yes, in most cases.
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What is the cost of a kit?
Before we can determine cost, we need to know what engine you have. One common kit we sell is for the Briggs & Stratton 10 HP Model. It runs about $195.00 for a low pressure natural gas or propane kit. A high pressure propane kit averages about $225-$250. A tri-fuel kit adds about another $25 to the high pressure kit price.
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How long does it take to install a kit?
Most kits can be done in a couple of hours; however, if you add a safety and solenoid kit, it will add a couple more hours.
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What does a safety and solenoid kit do?
If the generator engine dies, the S & S kit will shut the fuel off, even if the key is still on. This option is mandatory if the generator is to run inside a building or if you want to start your generator remotely.
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How much does an S & S kit cost?
An S & S kit will cost about $65 to $140 extra.
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How long will it take to get my kit?
Each kit is built to order; however, we have enough inventory to build about 2000 kits at any one time. So we should be ready to ship your kit within a day or two from the time you place your order.
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What is the first thing I should do when I get my kit?
When you receive your kit, we suggest you lay it all out on a flat surface according to the schematics we provide and make sure you understand where every part and fitting goes. If you run into problems, give us a call at 952-445-3910.
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What else will you need to know when I place my order for a kit?
We will need to know what type of fuel and its source (to determine pressure) you plan to use. A natural gas line inside the house has 4 oz. of pressure; a propane line inside the house has 6 oz. of pressure; a bulk propane tank has 10# of pressure; and a portable propane cylinder ranges from 10# (-20 F) to 225# (120 F) of pressure, depending on the external temperature. We also need to know the make of the engine, the engine model number, the engine horsepower, the style of the air cleaner (square or round), the application of the engine (generator, lawnmower, etc.), and whether it has electric start or pull start.
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Can I hook up my generator to the gas line in my house or do I have to use a propane cylinder?
You can do either or both. If you configure it to run only off the fuel lines in your house, that would be a stationary system. If you configure it to run off a small propane cylinder, that would make it a portable system. To make a stationary system “portable” you would need to add a high-pressure regulator and hose assembly in order to hook it up to a portable cylinder. You could disconnect the high-pressure regulator and hose assembly at any time and hook it back up to the fuel lines inside the house. You can also configure your kit to run off a large propane bulk tank. To do this, you would need to order the tri-fuel kit.