How much gasoline does this tank handle? I have a EG5000x generator and it only has less than 2 gallons capacity and lasts about 4 hours. I am looking for something bigger
1366709
This is not bigger. Its the same as the stock one on my Honda GX390 and it holds maybe 1.5-2 gallons.
1707566
It would take 40 minutes to fill your 5 gallon tank, and if you had any leaks in your system at all it would be running all the time to try to maintain. Wouldn't recommend it for that large of a tank. I have a 4 gallon tank on my truck and tried to use it for air bags, horn etc.. took 20 min to get it to 40 psi with no leaks in system. Was pretty disappointed with it.
2254894
I have only filled my generator to the full position and then the auxillary to the full position and used.. The fuel will feed from the auxiliary tank first and always leave the tank in your genset full - for example, it will use the fuel in your gen set last.
414548
well ... i had that same question (my gas 'stunk' and was just over 8 months old) . ... so ... after i purchased my PRI Fuel Stablizer I chose to try out the manufacturers claims ... ... i believe the 'stablizer' can and did work at least for me) .. but, I only did a small amount at a time --- typically 3 to 4 gallons (i put the gasoline in a 'jerry can' and shook it up and let it sit over 24 hours (most of the time - about 30 hours = two 'over-nights') ... i tried it in one of my generators and the gas seemed to work quite well (the generator ran for some 60 plus hours (on and off - with periods of just over 5 to 6 hours of run time) - we were without power just over 8 days (due to wind and a snow storm) --- i cannot say how well it would work in my pick-up truck - but, if the need were there and/or an emergency/crisis situation was evident (we were reasonably prepared and did not have to go anywhere) ---- i would use it anyway .... hope this helps !!!!!!!!!
1879460
I haven't measured the gasoline tank, but it certainly doesn't hold 2 gallons. Actually, with my first fill, I quickly overflowed the tank.....so maybe 0.2 gallons is about right!
1138258
LPG is stored as a liquid, and the gas which comes off of the liquid is what is burned.I attached a 4 year old tank of propane, and the generator started after a few pulls.
29811
I still have the tank. The dimensions are the tank itself. Expansion of diesel ( that's what I put in mine) even when half full will still release at the cap and cause some diesel to "spit" out. Other than that, works well for me.
1133748
You need to buy the propane version of this heater, not the natural gas one. Search for it - its on Amazon. It will work fine with one of those 25 pound tanks you can exchange at Home Depot or other such places, but it wont last very long at full blast. I have two 40 pound tanks. Whenever one runs out, I switch to the other one and go get the empty filled. I use mine to heat a weekend cabin. If you are going to heat continuously, I would suggest a much larger tank.
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We put in a 3/4". This size of generator requires a 250 gallon propane tank. I know, sounds nuts, but it is called service area. The generator needs a fair amount of vapor to run. 250 gallon gives you a lot of vapor and is replenished. A smaller tank will not and will start sucking fluid, which freezes the regulator.
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According to the manufacturer this unit uses .46 gallons per hour, but that is running continuously on high. Therefore, it should last about 43 hours at that level. Actual length of time would depend on factors like how cold it is outside, how high you set the thermostat, the size of space being heated, and how much insulation it has. When it's around freezing outside mine kicks on about 1/3 of the time on natural gas so I would expect it to last six days on a tankful if I switched it to propane. If the natural gas stops flowing I will simply hand it next to the window, run the supply line through the cracked window, and fill in the rest with a towel. Another advantage of this one over a cheap tank topper is that it has a low oxygen sensor so you do not have to worry about going to sleep with it on. Mine has been on all winter for four years and the only time the sensor shuts it down is when the jet needs cleaned which only required a drinking straw and lungs.
881775
I use unleaded 87 octane. It has a 3.96 gal. tank, the manual advises the owner to use 'only UNLEADED gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.'
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Candra, I am running it in a 3.5 gal tank and it works just fine...smallest one I found with the best warranty.
1148963
Where I live, E10 gasoline is all we have. I've been using stabilizer in that gas since the ethanol was mandated. The E10 gas takes a while to go stale and get appreciable water separation. Nevertheless, if you are going to keep gasoline in the generator, stabilized or not, keep only a small amount in it, then start and run it every couple of weeks for 30-60 minutes. That will keep the water separation and stale gas problem to a minimum. In addition, when and if you need the generator you will know how to use it and be confident of it starting.
2275312
Have not gone through a full tank yet. Do research before you buy. All did not go well with purchase and generator itself.
515346
From the manual: Fuel Tank - 3.8 gal. (14.4 L) capacity fuel tank.We have been pleased with this unit; easy to start and enough power to run both of our furnaces in an emergency. I put wheels on it to facilitate moving it around. Darn good value.
1082223
hi--my generator runs great but I only use propane for fuel. this generator is terrific
1042080
I would say a 20 lb propane tank would last 1-2 hours with it on full. I'd also recommend that you get the squeeze-switch so that it only has a pilot running when you don't need it. This also increases the safety significantly if you drop it.