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Can I run a QD off this gas line ?
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olytdi
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Completely depends on the HP/BTU demands of the generator. I run a Honda eu6500is on NG/Propane and it requires 1 inch line. There are BTU calculators that will tell you what size you need given a particular run of pipe or hose. But, yes, they make QD connectors for gas lines/hoses. That's how I have my generator set up.
looks quite small IMO . but it's an easy task to remove that T & replace it with another larger branch t. and ) I think) QC's cant point up, so you need to reorient it anyway
No! The ting that happens on gas systems is the line is run and maybe the generator runs ok. Then, another one or two gas appliances fire and at least some of them starve. It is why we test the whole systems pressure under load with everything firing. Also check the rating on your meter. Adding 100k to an existing meter is substantial. cut that 90 out and run the 1” to the gen.
A second thing you will need to think about is the load of btu at starting.
so at 9kw for that gen for natural gas starting load will be 180,000 btu's
after starting then it will decrease, however at the start if the line can not handle the load it will shut any other appliance down as it will starve the system.
The plug is for testing pressures not for adding generators. this will not work for your application. you will have to remove the 90 and add a tee there.
call the gas company who handles that meter and find out if the meter it self can handle the extra large load you want to add to it.
so at 9kw for that gen for natural gas starting load will be 180,000 btu's
after starting then it will decrease, however at the start if the line can not handle the load it will shut any other appliance down as it will starve the system.
The plug is for testing pressures not for adding generators. this will not work for your application. you will have to remove the 90 and add a tee there.
call the gas company who handles that meter and find out if the meter it self can handle the extra large load you want to add to it.
I agree with the others, find out from you gas company how many BTU that meter will provide, then add up the appliance load you have and see where you end up. If you are a bit over I wouldn't worry, but 50% over is a problem.
Also that fitting on the top of the gas meter is a union type fitting so you can back that off and disassemble past the tee, put in a full size tee and reassemble.
Also that fitting on the top of the gas meter is a union type fitting so you can back that off and disassemble past the tee, put in a full size tee and reassemble.
100,000 btu isn't a lot. 1 gallon of automotive gasoline contains about 114,000btu's of energy. That means at full load, if your generator was being powered by gasoline instead of natural gas, your generator would consume a little under 1 gallon of gas per hour of run time.hum..did not think about QD pointing up thing...I might just have to change out the T...
Manufacture said the Generator uses 100K BTU at max. ( seems a lot for a 7500/9400 Gen.)
MIke.Gradoz
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I had to run 1" gas line and upgrade my meter/ regulator to run my 24kw Gen. Regulator is 14" round. I have a picture but can't upload it here, not sure why??