BioD + generator versus IKE
I bought a 7500W portable diesel generator a couple of years ago, mostly because it was a good deal, and it was more fuel efficient than its gas counterpart.
But the real value came last week after hurricane Ike, where I had the generator and about 100 gallons of bio sitting in drums, when all of the service stations were dark or without fuel of any kind. The only drawback is that my patio smells like a Burger King.... :-bigparty Go Bio !!!! |
Nicely done. It is kinda nice not having to rely on the 'system' ALL the time, eh?
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still w/o power here but I was wondering about bio and the diesel gen. How'd it run? What brand engine does it have? been thinking of getting a diesel myself.
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Originally Posted by sgrol
(Post 6579755)
still w/o power here but I was wondering about bio and the diesel gen. How'd it run? What brand engine does it have? been thinking of getting a diesel myself.
Runs great on the bio. Probably the biggest benefit is that it's more fuel efficient than the gas gens. |
Originally Posted by TXHillCountry
(Post 6581287)
I'll have to look at the engine itself. The gen is a Titan 7500 Diesel.
Runs great on the bio. Probably the biggest benefit is that it's more fuel efficient than the gas gens. |
Originally Posted by sgrol
(Post 6581547)
Running mine on propane now, which is very convenient - no fill ups - running off of 500 gal home tank. Definitely interested in the diesel route though, especially running on bio.
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Originally Posted by sgrol
(Post 6581547)
Running mine on propane now, which is very convenient - no fill ups - running off of 500 gal home tank. Definitely interested in the diesel route though, especially running on bio.
Even though we had a lot of BioD on hand, I do plan to sell the diesel gen for a propane/nat gas gen (or just a big portable gasoline gen with a tri-fuel adapter kit), and hook it up to the nat gas line at the house. TX |
Originally Posted by orng1
(Post 6603739)
I was looking at a propane generator, how do you like it? The diesel one seemed a little to expensive for me. I'm planing to live out in an area without power for a few months so a generator will be a necessity.
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so what engine is on it ??
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