What Should I use - LPG, Petrol or Diesel
Conversion of small petrol & diesel powered appliances and equipment to LPG Gas (propane or butane) is becoming increasingly popular not least because of running cost savings.
Converting your generator to run on LP gas is a relatively simple task and has a number of advantages.
- Lower running cost. - LPG is about 50% cheaper than petrol.
- Lower maintenance cost with extended life for spark plugs and engine oil.
- Silent running - LP gas powered engine runs quieter than petrol equivalents.
- Running time can be extended according to cylinder size.
- Easier refueling - just change the cylinder without stopping the set.
- No storage problems compared with petrol.
- Automatic cylinder change over valve changes cylinder without stopping set.
- Fire risk considerably reduced with minimum risk of fuel spillage.
- Cleaner emissions allow use in public areas and other pollution sensitive applications.
- No reduction in performance when load demand fluctuates.
- Low load - No damage to engine when running at very small loads
How Propane Gas Works.
Propane gas can be stored under pressure in its liquid form - LPG (liquefied Petroleum Gas). Thus we can store very large amounts of gas in a small space. By opening the cylinder valve we release some of this pressure to supply our generator. More liquid simply vaporises to replace the gas used. Eventually all the liquid is used up and you need to refill from your LPG supplier.
In extreme cold or after prolonged heavy use. Propane liquid may be slow to vaporise. This can be overcome using larger cylinders or by connecting extra cylinders. Never apply naked flame to heat up the cylinder.
Siting your Propane Cylinder.
Propane is the perfect fuel for many domestic applications & environments. It's an ideal environmental solution to a host of Commercial, Agricultural, Industrial and Automotive Power problems.
Because it vaporises even in cold conditions, Propane is ideal for outdoor cylinder installation. Propane should be installed out of doors and piped to the generator according to the relevant LPG Codes of Practice & LPG Industry Guidance Notes.
If indoor siting of Propane cylinders is unavoidable (e.g. for temporary heating) you must tell your insures.
Cylinders should be sited on level hard standing with proper access for delivery.
Position
Propane is stored as a liquid. Cylinders must always be transported, stored and used in the upright position. Never tilt cylinders when is use - liquid gas could enter the engines fuel intake.
Installation
Service and Repairs should never be attempted by untrained persons. It is recommended that you contact your local CORGI registered contractor or supplier for gas cylinders. DSI power ltd. can make the arrangements for your first delivery but the long term contract has to be between the user and the supplier.
Your LPG Generator can be connected directly to a bulk LPG storage tank via a pressure reducing valve supplied and fitted by your local CORGI register gas fitter.
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