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Very detailed analysis, thank you boss

Why is there much difficulties in starting generator converted to LPG carburetor? Like it takes too much time to start and it may not even start at all

Heasykenny:
Why is there much difficulties in starting generator converted to LPG carburetor? Like it takes too much time to start and it may not even start at all

It does not. I have been using the LPG carburetor for a week now, I only had that problem the first time I used it. I used my experience with petrol to correctly diagnose the problem. The problem is over floating, you are flooding the engine with too much gas. Press the button on the lpg carburetor two or three times then start the engine. If it does not start then push it one more time. If still it dies not start then shut the gas valve and pull the cable a few times to start the generator, that should get rid of excess gas. It will start or attempt to start. Then open the gas valve and pull once more. It should start.

GAZZUZZ:
In response to the removal of PMS subsidy.

I have installed an LPG/CNG carburettor that also works with PMS (petrol)

Kindly note

Fuel tank emptied via the supply hose .

Scale set to measure lpg as it is consumed in KG

1L of fuel measured out into a gallon and will be poured into gen.

Same amount of load will be applied in both instances .

Timer set to zero.

I will start with LPG.... Will run for 1KG and I will turn it off once it hits 1kg on the scale the
mark the time.

Next will be petrol PMS, it will also run for 1L then I will mark the amount of time it took before gen went off.

1kg of gas = ₦650 (June 12 2023)

1L of petrol = ₦500 (June 12 2023)

Let's start.

Any questions feel free to ask.


Modified summary


Total time of LPG - 197mins at #650/kg

= #3.3/min

Total time or petrol - 106 mins at #500/l

= #4.7/m

Another way of looking at it .

With Gas

By calculation

1kg of gas at 650naira per kg lasted 3.17hours (3hours 17mins)

How many kg of gas per hour
650/3.17= 205.

Cost per hour = ₦205

I.e ₦205 of gas lasted one hour

*With Petrol*

One liter at #500 lasted 1.46mins (one hour 46mins)

Cost per hour= 500/1.46 = ₦342


Conclusion LPG cheaper

Personally gas is so safer than pms any day, but I'll have to put out this warning.

WARNING!!!!

LPG IS FLAMMABLE.

THE GAS LINE AND GAS CYLINDER SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM NAKED FLAMES AND HOT SURFACES.

WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING A PROBLEM WITH YOUR GEN USE PMS ESPECIALLY FOR VALVE AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES.

FINALLY THE END PRODUCT IS STILL CARBON MONOXIDE AND GEN SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN A CONFINEMENT, CARBON MONOXIDE WILL KILL IF THIS HAPPENS.


Happy independence day people . .

Cold start is due to the type of carburetor you purchase

Heasykenny:
Why is there much difficulties in starting generator converted to LPG carburetor? Like it takes too much time to start and it may not even start at all

LUDALOOLO:

Cold start is due to the type of carburetor you purchase

Look closely and compare this with the one you fix on your Generator

LUDALOOLO:



Look closely and compare this with the one you fix on your Generator

Please can you explain more

Crysallis:
Nice effort on this thread....

For those wondering how this works, view the video below.

Watch from 7mins mark to see how the generator will be started.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwPcLgjP0bo

https://www.atlascopco.com/en-ng/compressors/air-compressor-blog/how-a-nitrogen-generator-works
=>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyQaHyQJ1Ew
Atlas Copco Compressor Technique · 14 Mar 2022

LUDALOOLO:



Look closely and compare this with the one you fix on your Generator

this one is clearly for bigger gen e.g 3.5kva above

Heasykenny:
Why is there much difficulties in starting generator converted to LPG carburetor? Like it takes too much time to start and it may not even start at all

This is the part that need more clarification, when the generator doesn't start normally like it should. More clarification is needed on this please, just in case anyone has a different view from the above explanation.

I also learnt from a technician who does generator conversion that it makes the generator not to make so much noise. My thought was that if my generation have to sound lower than it should, it may mean it's working below capacity.

Snoopy5:


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, when the generator doesn't start [s]normally[/s] like it should. More clarification is needed on this please, just in case anyone has a different view from the above explanation.

I also learnt from a technician who does generator conversion that it makes the generator not to make so much noise. My thought was that if my generation have to sound lower than it should, it may mean it's working below capacity.

I need to generate a table. As petrol is 568 and lpg is n770. When I started it was 470 vs 650.

GloriousGbola:
I need to generate a table. As petrol is 568 and lpg is n770. When I started it was 470 vs 650.

The matter Taya

Govt just knows how to frustrate. Have a 1000units ready to clear landing cheap.

GAZZUZZ:





The matter Taya

Govt just knows how to frustrate. Have a 1000units ready to clear landing cheap.

I don already buy from you. I bought three.

GloriousGbola:


I don already buy from you. I bought three.

Weldone o

GAZZUZZ:





The matter Taya

Govt just knows how to frustrate. Have a 1000units ready to clear landing cheap.

Nah wa oo, which kind of useless govt we have.

Why is my gen jerking few minutes after i turn it on
This problem started after I converted to gas carburetor

wirinet:


It does not. I have been using the LPG carburetor for a week now, I only had that problem the first time I used it. I used my experience with petrol to correctly diagnose the problem. The problem is over floating, you are flooding the engine with too much gas. Press the button on the lpg carburetor two or three times then start the engine. If it does not start then push it one more time. If still it dies not start then shut the gas valve and pull the cable a few times to start the generator, that should get rid of excess gas. It will start or attempt to start. Then open the gas valve and pull once more. It should start.

Pls is it still worthwhile to convert to LPG since LPG is now selling for #1,200/kg?

Heyzee5:


Pls is it still worthwhile to convert to LPG since LPG is now selling for #1,200/kg?

It is not, at N1200/kg of LPG you will be filling up a 12.5kg cylinder with N15,000.
I switched when it was N650/kg. Then it was worth it.

I have since switched to solar to run my business.

There have been total blackout for the past 2 days, my solar set up came to my rescue.
It is expected to break even in 18 months when compared to running on gas/petrol at current rate.

darlenese:
Why is my gen jerking few minutes after i turn it on
This problem started after I converted to gas carburetor

Slight tuning needed

now:

Cool will then use my farm waste

Hi ive fone deep research on this and its viability for biogas..the adapter has a switch where you can change between lpg,cng and petrol..

However if you are using biogas you must scrub the gas of both moisture and other imperfections so that it won't wreck the engine fast

Looking forward to presenting my gen run in biogas later

wirinet:

It is not, at N1200/kg of LPG you will be filling up a 12.5kg cylinder with N15,000.
I switched when it was N650/kg. Then it was worth it.

I have since switched to solar to run my business.

There have been total blackout for the past 2 days, my solar set up came to my rescue.
It is expected to break even in 18 months when compared to running on gas/petrol at current rate.

Bro how much did it cost u to set up ur solar
Thinking of doing it for a betting shop

Yungmil:


Bro how much did it cost u to set up ur solar
Thinking of doing it for a betting shop

N2 million then (that was October last year). Now you will require between N3 - N3.5 million to install the same configuration - 4kva and 12 nos. 15kw s .

RIP boss Gazzuzz

wirinet:

N2 million then (that was October last year). Now you will require between N3 - N3.5 million to install the same configuration - 4kva and 12 nos. 15kw s .

Is it still serving you? What's the experience been like?

Trippledots:


Is it still serving you? What's the experience been like?

Yes it's still serving me well. I actually use it to run 4 shops attached together. Two shops house a betting shop with 6 computers, 12 monitors, 2 TVs and 2 ceiling fans. My office with I standing fan and a mini desktop computer and monitor.
The whole adugbo (area) also charge their phones, powerbanks, etc in the shops in times of prolong black outs.
I hardly use my generator except if nepa takes light for 2 days straight and the sun refuses to come out.

shereef19:
Pre-order
20k
Interested buy can reach me on 08028283575

Are you located in Lagos? If so, where in lag?

wirinet:

Yes it's still serving me well. I actually use it to run 4 shops attached together. Two shops house a betting shop with 6 computers, 12 monitors, 2 TVs and 2 ceiling fans. My office with I standing fan and a mini desktop computer and monitor.
The whole adugbo (area) also charge their phones, powerbanks, etc in the shops in times of prolong black outs.
I hardly use my generator except if nepa takes light for 2 days straight and the sun refuses to come out.

Awesome

who has done this or still using their’s, because i noticed that after I have used the gas for a couple of hours then Gen began jerking with like half load on it. so I need to switch off Ac. and run little appliances on it, who else has similar experience.