Natural gas powered generators

[dave29]

Most people that have them that I know went with Propane. They selected which outlets and appliances they needed in an emergency, calculated the watts and then sized the generator and tank. One friend with a 500 gal tank can run for 4 months. If you're going for natural gas, it might be wise to see what you need to do if the gas line is down and you want a propane back up.

[Busta Prima]

Buy a tri-fuel model (gasoline, propane and natural gas) and you should be set. I don't believe you have to pay too much more to get a tri-fuel model. In fact, gasoline and propane conversions can be done even if the unit wasn't desinged for that (you can even convert your car, if you like). However, natural gas might be another story since that has less energy.

[Great-Kazoo]

Most people that have them that I know went with Propane. They selected which outlets and appliances they needed in an emergency, calculated the watts and then sized the generator and tank. One friend with a 500 gal tank can run for 4 months. If you're going for natural gas, it might be wise to see what you need to do if the gas line is down and you want a propane back up.

More than a 100 lb tank and some places require permit, storage etc. I have the local propane delivery place tell me anything over 100lbs and they needed to see a permit for the building we were heating??? I have a few 20lb tanks here & there.