Generator Fuel Systems
A generator is only as reliable as what feeds it.
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Why propane for this
We size the tank and the line to the generator’s full draw, not its idle. That is a much bigger number than most people expect.
Propane stores indefinitely and does not go stale. A correctly sized tank carries a house through a multi-day outage.
Nobody is queuing at a gas station with a can while the wind is still up.
We run it under load and confirm the pressure holds where it should, because that is the only real proof.
Sizing, plainly
A standby generator can pull more propane on its own than every other appliance in the house combined. That is why the gas line to a generator is usually larger than people expect, and why a tank that was fine for a range and a water heater will not carry a generator as well.
We work from the manufacturer’s BTU figure at full load, the distance from the tank, and what else is on the system. Then we allow for the coldest realistic day, because pressure drop is worst when demand is highest. If a bigger tank is the right answer we will say so before you buy.
How the job runs
- Free quote — tell us what you are adding and we will give you a number.
- Contract after your approved quote — you approve the price, we sign the contract.
- Scheduled site visit — we confirm the tank spot, the gas run and the load; any small or minor changes are added here.
- Property survey — what is being installed, drawn and agreed.
- Permit — we file with your local building department and handle the inspection.
- Install and first flame — tested, inspected and commissioned with you there.
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Tell us what you have in mind. The estimate is free and there is no obligation.
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