No kidding. Glad I looked this up. Youll be glad to know your video is one of four that popped up when googling gasoline to propane conversion. Thanks.
Yeah. I was like you until one day I sat down and thought about. "Flammable gas is flammable gas". I said to myself. "Why won't it just run on propane?" So I went out right then and tried it and it worked! Of course, as said in the video. There are not protections or safety measures, so it must be used with caution.
Thanks for an excellent educational video for "emergency situations" I can tap into my propane gas to run my portable generator. Good to know so if the Stuff Hits the Fan, hurricane knocks out our power, I can use more than gasoline.
Now take you some of that expanding foam insulation and the seal up the hole around the hose and the air filter housing and you’ve got yourself a semi permanent fixture there.👍
Loved your video! I new there had to be a simple easy way to use propane when you can't get gasoline. After a hurricane you need to be able to survive.
I have seen other videos of the same process but I can honestly say I like yours best Any hoo in this world were everything is going to the greedy it's nice were a guy can find a few ways to save a few coins in his pocket propane is cheaper then gasalin per gallon and here in my town I can fill a 20gal tank for 10 bucks my generator holds 7gals do the math propane wins by a huge land slide yeah man now that's what we want to talk about And much better for our environment to boot honestly when the big company catches up to speed they will make it much like they did with gas by jacking the prices we can be happy for now Thank you for your presentation nicely done
As you Explained this will work fine but for safety sakes you do need a Load Demand Gas Regulator, if the engine should Fail in the Middle of the Night, the area would be Flooded with Propane which is very Explosive so I would order a Demand Reg. Kit for Safety Sakes-they are around $100.00 at some sites...
While its running, test the voltage with a multimeter under a load while adjusting the RPM's until the voltage is at 120 or a little above. 3,600 RMP's is what my generator calls for to produce the correct voltage. A tachometer can be also be used if you know the recommended speed of your generator. Good video. KB
I have tried this A LOT and I would suggest you all spend a little money on an LPG carboretor conversion. Yes , it will idle on propane, yes you can run inductive loads but once you start making it do any real work by powering resistive loads, your knackered! Unless you are prepared to nurse the fuel/air mix manually for the duration of it's operation you are knackered. I bought a cheap propane carb for £30 from china. Functions just as it does on petrol and shuts off the gas flow when you turn it off. I came back to an empty gas tank and flat batteries after I THOUGHT I had the mix down and it was recharging batteries. It conked out not long after I left for another job. Waste of gas and no power to show for it. Now, after installing the new carb it does everything properly. Trust me. I've played with this stuff A LOT!
Never had a problem. Just run it rich when idling and it will have the fuel it needs under a load. Have run my riding lawn mower like this for 5 years. I have a five acre lawn and it gets TALL. I had to upgrade the blades to super heavy duty blades just to handle it. Never had a problem. Lawn mower works like new.
Jungle Explorer that's great. I had no end of problems when attempting to run the genny on gas through the air intake. It idles fine. I can run devices with motors (inductive loads) all day long but ask it to heat water and charge 6 leisure batteries and it complains like hell no matter how rich or lean I tweek it. Constantly adjusting every 5 minutes. I gave up and got the propane carb. Glad it works for you. Ever considered making it run on wood gas via a gasifier? I'm building one atm. The best off-grid power solution imho.
Yeah, not all engines do well with it, I agree. Some do great, other struggle. Not sure why, it's just hit and miss. As I said in the video, I am just showing how it can be done in an emergency use situation. I do not recommend it for a continuous use situation. Yes, I have considered a wood gas vehicle. But it is so hard to find an old carburetored vehicle these days (that isn't a piece of crap rust bucket). Heck, it's almost impossible to find a manual transmission anymore. I would like to find a little carburetored pickup for a wood gas project. Right now, I am looking for a new homestead land to move to, so that will have to wait.
Excellent video. I don't see myself paying so much for a kit. Have you ever done this on a Honda generator eu1000i. That's what I'm looking to do it on. Again thank you great video!!!!
Thanks for this vid but what about dust? You threw the filter away and now there isn't any air cleaning going on? Would have to be hard on the engine on an average windy day running so close to the ground....
This was a concept demonstration video only. It was only to demonstrate what is possible in an emergency situation. It not recommend anyone use this for any kind of long term unattended situation.
This was just a demonstration video to demonstrate the concept of how gasoline engines can run directly off of propane with no specialized equipment. Actual implementation will be unique to each person and their equipment.
It can be a little difficult to get it started on propane. Some engines are easier than others. Try using starter fluid to get it started. That should allow you to get it running and then you can switch to propane.
You have to be careful while adjusting rpm under load .if rpm goes too high your generator can generate up to 140 volts and damage your power equiptment. The proper propane conversion regulator prevents this.
All true, but what amazes me is how many smart people like yourself, have such a difficult time understanding that this video is a proof of concept for Emergency Situations, and then you come on here and insist on trying to hold it up to NON-emergency standards. All of you should live in third world countries where people use a 2 liter coca-cola bottle as a gas tank for their cars, and tell them about all the expensive fuel system components they can't afford that they should be using. Lol!
To all of you nay sayers he did say this is an emergency set up! What are you going to do if the gas stations are shut down and you generator needs gas?
I’m sorry this arrangement is unsafe. Buy the regulator unit that provides safety cut off if the engine shuts off or the owner fails to cutoff. This is dangerous.
Look sir, should posted warnings at the beginning. I couldn’t watch this to the end. It’s unsafe… simply unsafe to show even. I completed a generator conversion with a ton of study.
There are plenty of warnings, both in the video and in the description. I am not from the Hand Holding generation. Sorry you did not like the video and did not see or read the clear warnings I gave. They are there.
Sorry. Not a Hollywood studio here. Just a guy wearing a gopro on his head. I appreciate people that understand the difference and even those who don't and leave rude comments because they came to youtube expecting to watch a Hollywood quality production and found a normal guy like me.
No kidding. Glad I looked this up. Youll be glad to know your video is one of four that popped up when googling gasoline to propane conversion. Thanks.
I never would have thought that it would be that simple to get an engine running with propane. Thanks for the great video
Yeah. I was like you until one day I sat down and thought about. "Flammable gas is flammable gas". I said to myself. "Why won't it just run on propane?" So I went out right then and tried it and it worked!
Of course, as said in the video. There are not protections or safety measures, so it must be used with caution.
Thanks for an excellent educational video for "emergency situations" I can tap into my propane gas to run my portable generator. Good to know so if the Stuff Hits the Fan, hurricane knocks out our power, I can use more than gasoline.
Thank you for commenting @davidshettlesworth1442. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video.
Now take you some of that expanding foam insulation and the seal up the hole around the hose and the air filter housing and you’ve got yourself a semi permanent fixture there.👍
Good info
Loved your video! I new there had to be a simple easy way to use propane when you can't get gasoline. After a hurricane you need to be able to survive.
You explained that very well, very detailed, great job.
+Marty Marsh
Thanks.
I have seen other videos of the same process but I can honestly say I like yours best
Any hoo in this world were everything is going to the greedy it's nice were a guy can find a few ways to save a few coins in his pocket propane is cheaper then gasalin per gallon and here in my town I can fill a 20gal tank for 10 bucks my generator holds 7gals do the math propane wins by a huge land slide yeah man now that's what we want to talk about
And much better for our environment to boot honestly when the big company catches up to speed they will make it much like they did with gas by jacking the prices we can be happy for now
Thank you for your presentation nicely done
+David Steinfeld
Thanks.
Brilliant! Wow that was so simple! I am amazed! Thanks for sharing, the safety tips are duely noted
Thank you for commenting Tom Kelly! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Thanks voor de video and safety tips
As you Explained this will work fine but for safety sakes you do need a Load Demand Gas Regulator, if the engine should Fail in the Middle of the Night, the area would be Flooded with Propane which is very Explosive so I would order a Demand Reg. Kit for Safety Sakes-they are around $100.00 at some sites...
Send me a link to one you recommend and I will add it to the description of the video along with your comment on safety.
@@thejungleexplorer a solenoid valve?
While its running, test the voltage with a multimeter under a load while adjusting the RPM's until the voltage is at 120 or a little above.
3,600 RMP's is what my generator calls for to produce the correct voltage. A tachometer can be also be used if you know the recommended speed of your generator.
Good video.
KB
Thank you for this great information kbaxter777. I appreciate it very much when viewers contribute useful information as you have here.
I have tried this A LOT and I would suggest you all spend a little money on an LPG carboretor conversion. Yes , it will idle on propane, yes you can run inductive loads but once you start making it do any real work by powering resistive loads, your knackered! Unless you are prepared to nurse the fuel/air mix manually for the duration of it's operation you are knackered. I bought a cheap propane carb for £30 from china. Functions just as it does on petrol and shuts off the gas flow when you turn it off. I came back to an empty gas tank and flat batteries after I THOUGHT I had the mix down and it was recharging batteries. It conked out not long after I left for another job. Waste of gas and no power to show for it. Now, after installing the new carb it does everything properly. Trust me. I've played with this stuff A LOT!
Never had a problem. Just run it rich when idling and it will have the fuel it needs under a load. Have run my riding lawn mower like this for 5 years. I have a five acre lawn and it gets TALL. I had to upgrade the blades to super heavy duty blades just to handle it. Never had a problem. Lawn mower works like new.
Here is my riding mower set up.
photos.app.goo.gl/010mdKMI3GQjJT272
Jungle Explorer that's great. I had no end of problems when attempting to run the genny on gas through the air intake. It idles fine. I can run devices with motors (inductive loads) all day long but ask it to heat water and charge 6 leisure batteries and it complains like hell no matter how rich or lean I tweek it. Constantly adjusting every 5 minutes. I gave up and got the propane carb. Glad it works for you. Ever considered making it run on wood gas via a gasifier? I'm building one atm. The best off-grid power solution imho.
Yeah, not all engines do well with it, I agree. Some do great, other struggle. Not sure why, it's just hit and miss. As I said in the video, I am just showing how it can be done in an emergency use situation. I do not recommend it for a continuous use situation.
Yes, I have considered a wood gas vehicle. But it is so hard to find an old carburetored vehicle these days (that isn't a piece of crap rust bucket). Heck, it's almost impossible to find a manual transmission anymore. I would like to find a little carburetored pickup for a wood gas project. Right now, I am looking for a new homestead land to move to, so that will have to wait.
Do you need a 0 to 30 psi adjustable regulator or would a 0 to 20 work?
Either will work
Excellent video. I don't see myself paying so much for a kit. Have you ever done this on a Honda generator eu1000i. That's what I'm looking to do it on. Again thank you great video!!!!
👍
Thanks for this vid but what about dust? You threw the filter away and now there isn't any air cleaning going on? Would have to be hard on the engine on an average windy day running so close to the ground....
This was a concept demonstration video only. It was only to demonstrate what is possible in an emergency situation. It not recommend anyone use this for any kind of long term unattended situation.
If your worried about dust, used some old net curtains or similar and wrap it around the air filter loosely
This was just a demonstration video to demonstrate the concept of how gasoline engines can run directly off of propane with no specialized equipment. Actual implementation will be unique to each person and their equipment.
I ordered a similar regulator today on Amazon for less than 30.00. It has a gauge to help adjust the flow.
Send me a link to it, please
Search Amazon for this.......
GASPRO Braided Steel 5Ft 30 PSI Adjustable Propane Regulator with Gauge，for Burner,Turkey Fryer,Forge,etc
2 Esdras 2: 31 -100 ''
this is good, thanks for sharing the knowledge.
Thank you for commenting Roger Larson! I am so glad the video was helpful.
Looks like it worked just fine any port in a ⛈ storm ☔️
Glad it helped
Hello again, I forgot to ask you. I noticed you did not even take the carburetor off correct?
Correct, although you could.
what type of regulator was used? high or low pressure and how much PSI ???
Thank you for commenting Der Jäger! I am sorry, I do not know how to answer this question.
I ran my mower on a Camp Cylinder for an entire season a few yrs ago.
Thank you for commenting robert rickman!
thats amazing.... thank you very much awesome video
Thank you for commenting rey panelo!
Don’t know what I’m doing wrong, but can’t get mine to start. Good video good detail, guess I’m going to have too get the kit.
It can be a little difficult to get it started on propane. Some engines are easier than others. Try using starter fluid to get it started. That should allow you to get it running and then you can switch to propane.
Could be a spark issue.
woohoo awsome, goedendag
Thank you for commenting georgio jansen. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video.
You have to be careful while adjusting rpm under load .if rpm goes too high your generator can generate up to 140 volts and damage your power equiptment. The proper propane conversion regulator prevents this.
All true, but what amazes me is how many smart people like yourself, have such a difficult time understanding that this video is a proof of concept for Emergency Situations, and then you come on here and insist on trying to hold it up to NON-emergency standards. All of you should live in third world countries where people use a 2 liter coca-cola bottle as a gas tank for their cars, and tell them about all the expensive fuel system components they can't afford that they should be using. Lol!
You obviously don't know what MOST appliances or electronics will accept 120-208V ... So even at 140V, its not going to hurt anything
To all of you nay sayers he did say this is an emergency set up! What are you going to do if the gas stations are shut down and you generator needs gas?
Thank you for commenting t Foley!
All I see is your shadow?
Huh? My shadow?
how long 20lb tank run the generator
This would depend upon many variables, such as, generator size and the amount of load.
@@thejungleexplorer in normal conditions, how long?
Doesn't work under big loads
Yes
I can see some huge safety issues by not having it positively connected.
Really? You think!
But that is not the point of the video, is it?
hook you water hose up it burn the pump up
??? This is a generator, not a water pump.
CONGO BONGO IN THE JUNGLE.
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I’m sorry this arrangement is unsafe. Buy the regulator unit that provides safety cut off if the engine shuts off or the owner fails to cutoff. This is dangerous.
Did you watch the video to the end and hear all the warnings I gave?
Look sir, should posted warnings at the beginning. I couldn’t watch this to the end. It’s unsafe… simply unsafe to show even. I completed a generator conversion with a ton of study.
There are plenty of warnings, both in the video and in the description. I am not from the Hand Holding generation. Sorry you did not like the video and did not see or read the clear warnings I gave. They are there.
The whole damn video is shot in this guys shadow in the dark. Seriously??
Sorry. Not a Hollywood studio here. Just a guy wearing a gopro on his head. I appreciate people that understand the difference and even those who don't and leave rude comments because they came to youtube expecting to watch a Hollywood quality production and found a normal guy like me.
Mickey Mouse, what a joke. And a waste of my time.
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