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TYPE A, TYPE C, and TYPE 3
and TYPE 4 KITS are for natural gas and low pressure
propane. These kits are all the same in that they use a low inlet pressure engine regulator.
The Drawing above illustrates a generator installed on the low
pressure inlet side of the typical house pipe system. The gas meter shown on the left
would be a low pressure propane regulator if this was a typical two stage propane system.
As a reference, 1 pound of pressure or 1 psi can be represented
in various equivalents such as:
28
inches of water column
16
ounces
2
inches of mercury
The engine regulator included in these types of kits will accept up to
14" of water column maximum (one half of one pound per square inch). This allows
the engine regulator to be used for both natural gas
(4"-8" wc) and low pressure propane (11"-14" wc). The same
regulator can be used for both fuels and that is why this type of engine
regulator is used in the
Tri-Fuel Kits.
Due to these relatively low pressures, somewhat larger pipe sizes are required to
handle the load. For instance, a 1/2" pipe coming directly from a natural
gas meter could not be over 10' long and handle the volume of a 10hp generator.
Right from the meter a 1/2" line can operate a 13hp engine. So having the 1/2" pipe at the opposite end of a home will almost never be
able to be used for a generator unless it is just off a large main pipe line. Most often, the generator would have to
be connected right after the meter or low pressure regulator. The
chart below is a reference guide to help determine the correct pipe size if
teeing in at the outlet side of the meter.
(Note: This is a guide
only and is VERY conservative. Qualified personnel should calculate exact requirements.)
Pipe size (inches) Based on Distance in feet from Meter
Generator
Wattage
Engine
HP
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
125
1850
3.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
2500
5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.75
.75
.75
.75
4000
8
.5
.5
.5
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
1
5000
10
.5
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
1
1
1
1
7500
15.5
.75
.75
.75
.75
1
1
1
1
1
1
1.25
8000
16
.75
.75
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1.25
1.25
10,000
20
.75
.75
1
1
1
1
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
12,000
24
.75
1
1
1
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
For instance, if a gas grill outlet is stubbed out the typical
1/2" pipe would need to be fairly close to the main 3/4" or 1" gas line.
This is a very common hook-up request and if the overall and the
stub out pipe is sufficiently sized, removal of the 3/8" gas grill quick
disconnect and shut off would be necessary and just install a 1/2" tee and then
reinstall the grill outlet parts on one side and a new 1/2" quick disconnect
(QDC-12) and shut off valve on the other. If no properly sized outlet is
available the generator may have to be connected right after the meter or low
pressure regulator. This is not a bad Some customers have called
pluming companies and after getting their installation cost with labor
have opted to order a quick disconnect and a very long rubber hose like 75' that
they can roll out and connect to the quick disconnect at the meter when the
generator is needed and roll the hose back up and store when the generator need
is over. This can save the cost of a plumber or gas company installing
underground piping and if moving is a possibility in the future the hose can
easily be used at a new location. We can provide our
custom hoses at any length you may
require and have done so to many hundreds of feet as needed.
Disclaimer: We suggest that you seek the help of your local gas company or
licensed plumber. Always check local codes for final installation.
If this
low pressure method of installation is what you need, the two
types of kits to choose from will be the dedicated
Types A, B and 3 or the multi-fueled Type C, D and 4 Kits.
The following links will take you to the correct page that
describes these kits:
Type
3 Kits are Low Pressure Propane and Natural Gas Dedicated
Conversion Kits for 13hp or
larger engines.
Price
For Most Engine Brands start at
$227
Type 4
Kits are Low Pressure Propane, Natural Gas, and Gasoline Tri-Fuel Adapter Style
Kits for
13hp or larger engines.
Price For Most Engine Brands start at
$267
Type
A Kits are Low Pressure Propane and
Natural Gas Dedicated
Conversion Kits for 12hp or smaller engines.
Price
For Most Engine Brands start at
$157
Type C
Kits are Low Pressure Propane, Natural Gas, and Gasoline Tri-Fuel Adapter Style
