Generator Operation Question

[8934]

Adding a 2nd tank will also reduce your power bill.

Motors consume a LOT of power when starting, a LOT more than running. If you put in a larger tank it starts less, and runs longer.

Easier on pump motor, controls, and electric bill.

 

[Doc_Bob]

Adding a 2nd tank will also reduce your power bill.

Motors consume a LOT of power when starting, a LOT more than running. If you put in a larger tank it starts less, and runs longer.

Easier on pump motor, controls, and electric bill.

Can a homeowner do this himself or should I get a plumber help$$$$$$$$
Bob

 

[AlanB]

It is pretty straight forward really.

Have you done any piping at all?

It will take 3 times longer then you think though and 6 trips to the store

But yes, you can do it yourself if you are relatively handy around the house.

Depending on the pipe, and fittings available it will either go easy or can be more difficult.

Do you know what type of feed / supply line you have where you want to put the tank?

 

[schmism]

Can a homeowner do this himself or should I get a plumber help$$$$$$$$
Bob

how are you going to plumb it? screw pipe or copper or pex?

Screw pipe is the most difficult if you dont have a pipe vise and thread cutter. (my HF pipe threader works great).

copper is easy to work with and pex is the easyest.

I would tackle it as a DIY install, but i have some plumbing experience under my belt. A friend/neighbor/brother etc that has done some plumbing before can be a big help.

 

[BobRip]

My line was the black plastic pipe. Pretty easy to cut. You need to preheat this pipe prior to pushing a barbed fitting in it. You can use a propane torch to do this but don't hold it still and just heat for a few (5 maybe) seconds. You are just trying to soften the plastic a little. Push the fitting in while the pipe is still warm (basically immediately) and use two hose clamps on each connection point.