[TenTec] Emergency Power via Generator - Natural Gas

ac9s at mchsi.com ac9s at mchsi.com
Wed Mar 7 19:55:16 EST 2007


"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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