Generator: 2500/1850 Dual Fuel, Inverter

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I've been debating on what to get. After a LOT of thinking, over thinking and just procrastinating I decided. This was delivered today. My wants:

20a start up
Dual fuel
Portable
Inverter

I'll be unpacking it today and running on propane to break it in. Post observations as they go.

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Since I know very little about dual fuel generators, is there a benefit to break it in on propane vs gas, other than maybe cost?
 
Jerzsubbie said:
Since I know very little about dual fuel generators, is there a benefit to break it in on propane vs gas, other than maybe cost?
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No idea. There's not anything in the manual. Since it's an ICE as long as it runs the break in should be the same (IMO).

My plan is to run it for an hour, change the oil. Then do the same again.
 
Put oil in, plug in propane. Started right up.

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All tests are done on propane.

ECO mode doesn't quite work to run the 12a small compressor. It stumbles.
But regular mode works fine.

Runs the larg'ish 8a shop vac and the 2.5a drill press just fine in ECO mode.

Runs the 14.5a log splitter fine either mode. Will need to test it when loaded.

The real test will be the 120v/20a welder. I fully expect to need to run gas to get the full 20a out of it. Hopefully low power welding will work with propane?
 
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Good luck with the welder.
My portable gen is 3000W continuous and it really doesn't run a small 110V stick welder, doesn't die, just doesn't adjust to the load fast enough.
 
That's the same experience I had. I had to step to a 4500w to get the welder to work correctly
rdinatal said:
Put oil in, plug in propane. Started right up.

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All tests are done on propane.

ECO mode doesn't quite work to run the 12a small compressor. It stumbles.
But regular mode works fine.

Runs the larg'ish 8a shop vac and the 2.5a drill press just fine in ECO mode.

Runs the 14.5a log splitter fine either mode. Will need to test it when loaded.

The real test will be the 120v/20a welder. I fully expect to need to run gas to get the full 20a out of it. Hopefully low power welding will work with propane?
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Beef15 said:
Good luck with the welder.
My portable gen is 3000W continuous and it really doesn't run a small 110V stick welder, doesn't die, just doesn't adjust to the load fast enough.
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A stick welder might be different. I'm not good enough to know.

Just did a test with my cheapo Kutch wire. Had to slow the wire feed down but had good penetration on 3/8".

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With propane the gen struggled a little but kept up with the voltage turned up all the way up. I'm sure gas would have been much better due to more BTUs.

Since I'm not a "pro welder" it will do what I need it to do.
 
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I texted you about the steel you are looking for
rdinatal said:
A stick welder might be different. I'm not good enough to know.

Just did a test with my cheapo Kutch wire. Had to slow the wire feed down but had good penetration on 3/8".

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With propane the gen struggled a little but kept up with the voltage turned up all the way up. I'm sure gas would have been much better due to more BTUs.

Since I'm not a "pro welder" it will do what I need it to do.
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Working out great. Pumped up all the trailer tires, dump, flatbed, tractor. The compressor is small but only took 2-3min to go from 30psi to 60psi on the large tires.
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Next stop, welding in the wild...
 
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