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Pulsar 12000 Watt Portable Dual Fuel Propane/Gas Generator Electric Start G12KBN
DON"T OVERFLOW THE PROPANE TO THE GENERATOR
With this being a dual fuel generator, I planned to run it primarily on propane. When I hooked it up to my brand new and filled 20 lb propane tank, it ran very rough and I could not get it off of full choke mode without it dying. So, I took the provided hose and regulator ...Read full review
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Pulsar 12000 Watt Portable Dual Fuel Propane/Gas Generator Electric Start G12KBN
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DON"T OVERFLOW THE PROPANE TO THE GENERATOR
With this being a dual fuel generator, I planned to run it primarily on propane. When I hooked it up to my brand new and filled 20 lb propane tank, it ran very rough and I could not get it off of full choke mode without it dying. So, I took the provided hose and regulator down to my local propane supplier to see if they were faulty and they found they were operating correctly at 1PSIG. I called Pulsar and described the problem. They diagnosed it was likely the diaphram regulator where the hose connects to the generator and promptly sent out a replacement diaphram regulator. What turned out to be the real problem is that the new propane tanks come with an OPD shutoff valve that activates if you open the trangle valve on the tank all the way. The flow is too great, and the OPD valve shuts off and then opens up causing a pulsation of the propane flow. You must only open the triangle valve on the tank one full turn of 360 degrees, then the generator starts up just fine and runs great. This needs to be included in the instructions packet. This is why I am giving the product 4 stars.
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