goldstar
Senior Member
- Location
- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Electrical Contractor
Has anyone had any experience with these generators ?: http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/Winco-HPS12000HE-Portable-Generator/p1187.html . I have several customers that don't want to go for the big $$ of an optional permanently installed standby unit and they don't want to store gasoline for a portable. These are obviously popular units because they're on back-order until September. Some of the things I'm trying to find out are :
There are towns here in NJ that will either not allow stationary generators or in some cases will not allow them because NG gas pressure is so low.
Thanks
- With respect to plumbing codes - can a NG or LP gas line be run with a shut-off and a quick-connect type flexible hose connected to the unit ?
- If so, where can you purchase such a hose ?
- From what the instruction manual says you will need a regulator and gas solenoid (irrespective of whether it NG or LP) to shut the unit down in an emergency. Are these items readily available ? This site doesn't sell them.
- The unit has a 45 amp, 240 volt output but comes with a 60 amp, 240 volt straight blade receptacle. This particular site only sells 50 amp power cords and outdoor receptacles. Is it permissible to use a 50 amp rated cord with a 60 amp plug on one end and a 50 amp female on the other ?
- Has anyone used these with LP ? If so, what size tanks did you use ?
- All the houses in consideration have NG but would consider having LP installed if running a NG line would pose a possible vioation
There are towns here in NJ that will either not allow stationary generators or in some cases will not allow them because NG gas pressure is so low.
Thanks