Propane generator conversion kits ?

[waterworks]

Has anyone used these ridiculously cheap Chineseium LPG conversion kits yet?

 

Any reports on if they are value for money ?

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/C·T·S-Carburetor-Conversion-GX160-generator/dp/B07R5G4BT4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=58WKQP57ND0Q&keywords=lpg+conversion+kit+for+generator&qid=1641604561&sprefix=Lpg+convers%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSFVSWURUM1hZNU1EJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODc5OTYxMTI1V0ZFNVVLS0FCSyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQ2MzM2UklESENJODFQQVBXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[TheBiscuits]

No idea if they are good value or not.

 

Would I want to put a 17 quid LPG conversion unit on an 800 quid generator?  No.

 

Your mileage may vary ...

[waterworks]

1 hour ago, TheBiscuits said:

No idea if they are good value or not.

 

Would I want to put a 17 quid LPG conversion unit on an 800 quid generator?  No.

 

Your mileage may vary ...

My generator cost £7. 

[john.k]

You might ask  if your boat fills up with gas ,will you be the first Brit to the moon?

[Bod]

9 hours ago, waterworks said:

Has anyone used these ridiculously cheap Chineseium LPG conversion kits yet?

 

Any reports on if they are value for money ?

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/C·T·S-Carburetor-Conversion-GX160-generator/dp/B07R5G4BT4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=58WKQP57ND0Q&keywords=lpg+conversion+kit+for+generator&qid=1641604561&sprefix=Lpg+convers%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSFVSWURUM1hZNU1EJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODc5OTYxMTI1V0ZFNVVLS0FCSyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQ2MzM2UklESENJODFQQVBXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

That looks to be specifically for one make of generator.

https://petepowerblog.wordpress.com/lpg-propane-conversion-of-petrol-generators-explained/

Read this article, the guy really does know his generators.

 

Bod

[MtB]

12 hours ago, Bod said:

That looks to be specifically for one make of generator.

https://petepowerblog.wordpress.com/lpg-propane-conversion-of-petrol-generators-explained/

Read this article, the guy really does know his generators.

 

Bod

 

And he was doing so well until this:

 

"Fuel consumption of LPG converted generators

Every machine will have a slightly different characteristic but, as a rule of thumb, an LPG converted machine will use 0.4kg of LPG for every kw/hour of electricity generated."

 

Which is technical nonsense, as any fule kno. 

 

 

[David Mack]

But if you take the / out it might be true.

[TheBiscuits]

40 minutes ago, MtB said:

as a rule of thumb, an LPG converted machine will use 0.4kg of LPG for every kw/hour of electricity generated."

 

Which is technical nonsense, as any fule kno. 

 

Technical smechnical - that's £1.25 worth of propane per kWh at £40 for 13 kg ... plus wear and tear on the LPG genny!

[peterboat]

It doesn't say that the kits are E67R which is the requirement for LPG equipment in this country.  I have fitted many gas conversions over the years including a fair few gennys, you get what you pay for and to cheap could equal a fire!

[Hudds Lad]

On 08/01/2022 at 04:43, john.k said:

You might ask  if your boat fills up with gas ,will you be the first Brit to the moon?

 

I think that honour falls to Messrs Cavor & Bedford circa 1900