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Natural Gas Generator Advice Needed

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Bob Skurka

03-18-1998 05:51:19




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I just spent 7 days without power coming from the local utility company, thank God for the generator I had, but pouring gas into the tank every 4 hours got real tiresome. Does anyone have any experiences with small natural gas generators? I'm looking for something about 6000 to 7000 watts on Natural Gas, but don't knwo the maintainance requirements needed. I understand they may use a little more oil than gas genertors, but what about routine weekly maintainance???

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PowerPac Manufacturing

04-29-1998 16:08:56




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 Re: Natural Gas Generator Advice Needed in reply to Bob Skurka, 03-18-1998 05:51:19  
Our company manufactures natural gas generators. We have a process that we use on our power drivers that improves efficiency to 40% and dramatically reduces emissions. Our company was recognized by the Dept of Energy (DOE) for innovation contributing to Energy Independence.

Most of our units are used to replace purchased electricity at savings of 49 to 50% in some cases by farmers, manufacturers, gas producers etc etc.

We specialize in 35 to 200 KW units

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PowerPac

04-29-1998 12:54:48




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 Re: Natural Gas Generator Advice Needed in reply to Bob Skurka, 03-18-1998 05:51:19  
Our company makes a small 35KW to 200KW we utilize a standard GM, Caterpillar, Ford or Waukesha engine with our patented modification to run on Natural Gas. The process attributed our company to being Recognized by the Dept. Of Energy for Energy Conservation because of the low emissions and high efficiency of our process. Most of our units are used to replace purchased electricity with savings as high as 40 to 50%, depending on natural gas prices.

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PowerPac

04-29-1998 12:54:02




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 Re: Natural Gas Generator Advice Needed in reply to Bob Skurka, 03-18-1998 05:51:19  
Our company makes a small 35KW to 200KW we utilize a standard GM, Caterpillar, Ford or Waukesha engine with our patented modification to run on Natural Gas. The process attributed our company to being Recognized by the Dept. Of Energy for Energy Conservation because of the low emissions and high efficiency of our process. Most of our units are used to replace purchased electricity with savings as high as 40 to 50%, depending on natural gas prices.

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Dusty

03-21-1998 18:37:02




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 Re: Natural Gas Generator Advice Needed in reply to Bob Skurka, 03-18-1998 05:51:19  
: I just spent 7 days without power coming from the local utility company, thank God for the generator I had, but pouring gas into the tank every 4 hours got real tiresome. Does anyone have any experiences with small natural gas generators? I'm looking for something about 6000 to 7000 watts on Natural Gas, but don't knwo the maintainance requirements needed. I understand they may use a little more oil than gas genertors, but what about routine weekly maintainance???

They are available, mostly for permnet installation, with automatic switch over. The smallist one in my catalog is 5000 watts. They are vary low maintainace. No gasoline to gum up while setting idle.
You're best bet is to contact an electrical contractor for proper installation.

Dusty

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David Shaw

05-01-1998 10:08:50




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 Re: Re: Natural Gas Generator Advice Needed in reply to Dusty, 03-21-1998 18:37:02  
: : I just spent 7 days without power coming from the local utility company, thank God for the generator I had, but pouring gas into the tank every 4 hours got real tiresome. Does anyone have any experiences with small natural gas generators? I'm looking for something about 6000 to 7000 watts on Natural Gas, but don't knwo the maintainance requirements needed. I understand they may use a little more oil than gas genertors, but what about routine weekly maintainance???

: They are available, mostly for permnet installation, with automatic switch over. The smallist one in my catalog is 5000 watts. They are vary low maintainace. Noasoline to gum up while setting idle.
: You're best bet is to contact an electrical contractor for proper installation.

: Dusty

To Dusty: How can I get your Catalog, What company's supplies these Gas Generator's from 5000 watts, please e-mail there address and Phone number.

Dave Shaw

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JerryU

03-19-1998 04:35:39




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 Re: Natural Gas Generator Advice Needed in reply to Bob Skurka, 03-18-1998 05:51:19  
Been a long time since I used one, but I put one in for emergency work at a company I worked for. Was a little 4KW job. Basically it was a gas engine converted to natural gas, which down rates the capacity a little since natural gas does not have the BTU content of gasoline.

Don't remember anything special about it, though. You could install it inside and just pipe the exhaust outside.

At that time the best company for the type of equipment was Onan. I believe that might still be the case. You may want to contact them for some literature.

Hope that helps a little.

JerryU

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Tom S

03-20-1998 10:38:14




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 Re: Re: Natural Gas Generator Advice Needed in reply to JerryU, 03-19-1998 04:35:39  

: Been a long time since I used one, but I put one in for emergency work at a company I worked for. Was a little 4KW job. Basically it was a gas engine converted to natural gas, which down rates the capacity a little since natural gas does not have the BTU content of gasoline.

: Don't remember anything special about it, though. You could install it inside and just pipe the exhaust outside.

: At that time the best company for the type of equipment was Onan. I believe that might still be the case. You may want to contact them for some literature.

: Hope that helps a little.

: JerryU
I have had a little exp. with a larger natural gas unit installed for standby service at a utility station. This was a Ford 460 setup to run on nat. gas and on gasoline if needed. The unit actually ran cleaner on natural thus maintenance wasn't any more than your typical gas engine. I don't know about the smaller units however. The downrating is true as JerryU said. Good luck.

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P.Stanley

04-11-1998 23:31:53




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 Re: Re: Re: Natural Gas Generator Advice Needed in reply to Tom S, 03-20-1998 10:38:14  
Having it run off of natural gas or gas is a good idea. If you loose natural gas say in the case of an earth quake, you've lost your power.



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