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[mr_alberta]

Have you fired it up? How loud is it? Hmm, I wonder if I can convert it to natural gas...I get a free NG hookup on my balcony for my apartment

[Willow]

Originally Posted by mr_alberta

Have you fired it up? How loud is it? Hmm, I wonder if I can convert it to natural gas...I get a free NG hookup on my balcony for my apartment

nope, have to get some oil. will let you know.

[Xtasia]

Originally Posted by mark

It's a rather easy DIY to have autostart if the generator already has a electric (battery starter) just using contactors and relays. The only real caution is having 'break before make' contactor for supplying load to ensure you don't tie the generator and utility together (transfer switch function).

oy.