Generator Discussion / Conversion Kits-Propane

[NWOhioChevyGuy]

OK, well last week I got my electrical upgraded to the house and garage.

Which included a 200A / 100A Generator isolation - Meter Socket
200A panel in Garage, All new conduit and wiring on Pole from transformer etc.

Now I'm in the market for a Portable Generator.

I want the flexibility of a Tri-fuel system, for me I would be using Propane or Gasoline. I have in the past put a propane conversion on small 5HP Honda's for work and they seemed pretty reliable.

However I am looking at this generator;(I like the simplicity & Honda motor) and the following conversion kit.
Anyone have any experience with either?

http://www.generatorsales.com/order/Honda-16kw-Gas-Generator.asp?page=H04597

http://www.pngtechnologies.com/Honda_SEC.html

I plan to have a 125 LP gallon tank for my fuel source when used at the house, and use gasoline when using the generator at other locations. I will build a cart for it so it will be easier to move around.

 

[HOTFR8]

If it was me I would go for a Diesel. Never seen the propane or LPG conversions here for smaller engines even though LPG is a popular conversion here for cars and specialy Taxis.

Diesel I would prefer simply because it will work better in tough conditions. Smoke for example in a fire situation will stop a petrol (gasolene) LPG (propane) engine from breathing like it should.

If you go with you propane conversion dedicate it to that one specific fuel as it will run better on one or the other (meaning it has to be tuned to suit the fuel it runs) and if you intend to move it about make sure you move the fuel supply with it. If propane then make sure you can fill the portable supply from you main supply and you can get fittings that will allow you to do this. Otherwise mount the engine and dedicate a fuel supply line.