[RE-wrenches] AC Back feed from Radian.

[Ray Walters]

Alot of these generator setups need 2 regulators, so usually the regular 
one stays at the tank, size the pipe for the flow rate ( just like wire 
and amps....;-) .) and put the 2nd regulator right at the generator.

R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760

On 2/17/2014 3:17 PM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote:
> Ditto Tom, seen this too often in Mexico. I carry a manometer to make 
> check the pressure at the _LP input to the generator with the engine 
> running_. Make sure it is at/above 11" WC when it starts to act up. If 
> the regulator is at the tank, long vapor runs can cause too much 
> pressure loss.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> On Feb 17, 2014, at 1:36 PM, Tom Duffy <Tom at thesolar.biz 
> <mailto:Tom at thesolar.biz>> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys
> We have had "icing" problems here in Central America as well where the 
> gas company put in ½' pipe to a 12K Gillette Generator, same 
> description the gen would initially start and run fine but then it 
> went erratic the Radian didn't like it, the customer wanted to blame 
> the Radian (I was sure it wasn't)
> The installer/dealer couldn't figure it out. I went out and 
> immediately saw the small pipe, plus they had bent a crimp into the 
> incoming fuel line as well. ¾" line fixed the whole thing. LP has a 
> lot of moisture and will always have delivery problems with funky 
> installation of pipe. Seems that a lot of gas guys just hook up 
> kitchen ranges (Here)
> Kind regards
> *Tom Duffy*
> *Senior Solar Design Engineer*
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