"I am talking about the propane feed into the engine itself. The rapid
expansion of the propane causes sub-zero temps inside the engine, unless the
ambient supplies enough heat to compensate. That is why they won't start up
if it is too cold unless they are in a warm enough ambient."
Can I assume I will not have the same cold weather starting problems with a
natural gas powered generator - ignoring the cold oil and battery issues of
coures? I don't think the natural gas is fed to the house as a liquid, or if
it is I assume it turns to gas in the regulator as the house feed. We are
lucky enough to have natural gas to the house and are just about to commit to
a whole house generator - powered by natural gas. The main purpose is to keep
the sump pumps alive during rainy weather here in central Illinois, but I am
about to retire and would like to be able to travel with a reasonable
assurance of the heat staying on during the winter.
Thanks much --
Keith
AC9S
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