Champion 2500 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator (Part 2) Extended Run Time Test on a Propane Tank
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- Champion 2500 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Extended Run Time Test on a Propane Tank
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Something I found out recently was when you use the exchange 20# bottles of propane, those companies only fill their bottles with 3.5 Gallons of propane, that’s all companies! I started taking my 20# propane bottles to my local Ace Hardware and they fill my bottles with 4.6 gallons! Exchange cost here in the Houston Texas area is $22.99 Per. 20# bottle while a refill at Ace Hardware was $16.00 per. fill👍 You’ll start getting longer run times since you’ll be getting more fuel for less cost! That’s a win win👍
They don't top up those rack propane sales places. Usually about 3.5 gallons of 5. So that would definitely make a difference in your run time. Great video and thanks for doing this!
Thank you, happy holidays!
@@applisense Thanks! Wishing you the same! (I have this very generator and really like it. It's been bullet proof and easy once you get the hang of the propane starting procedure. (They really could use a propane primer button on it))
both the refrigerator and freezer would be considered a low load. You can keep a refrigerator and freezer off power up to 24 hours before there is an issue. Regular operational cycles is low. Lowest electricity use as a major appliance. you could extend the generator run time by running it maybe every 6 hours or as needed to keep the fridge or freezer at temp.
Thank you, very helpful…😄
Another way to extend your runtime on one bottle of propane would be to have 4 ea. LifePo4 12v 100ah batteries having 4000 recharging cycles with a inverter and only run the generator if & when batteries need charging, add a couple of solar panels and run the generator even less…Li Time batteries are only $329.00 now…you can add batteries as needed, 1 or 2 could suffice…anyway this is what I do and it works for me. I added my batteries and other items as I could afford them..just a thought…I use the same Champion generator you’re using👍
Good point
What inverter are you using with your solar setup, I'm looking to build something similar.
These generators are awesome. I bought 2 on prime day. 385$. Runs a fridge and 2 freezers plus entertainment center no problems. I only use propane. Gas/ethanol will jack em up. Very efficient. Just got an 8500 inverter generator. Champion. 10 hours on a 15# tank. Not very efficient.
34 hrs at 25% load. That's 25% of the running watts running propane.
I'm looking to get this unit to do a fridge and freezer chest as well as a 1/3 sump that has a starting load of 960w and running load of 624w according to the company. I ordered a watt meter to plug into each of my devices to see how much watts they pull, I worry about this unit not having enough watts. Did you ever add anything more than the fridge/freezer and trip it? Thanks.
No that was it. You can find the starting (surge) watts of each device and add them together. Worst case scenario is they all kick on at the same time if the total exceeds the gen's peak starting wattage.
Don't forget an exchanged tank only promises 15 lbs to be in the 20 lb tank, if you refill a tank at 20lb it would be better. If you wanted you could buy a 30lb or more for home backup.
You’re only supposed to fill a propane tank to 80% capacity so even getting a refill should only be 16lbs of propane. But it is definitely CHEAPER to have the tank refilled opposed to exchange.
Can you get 1850 watts consistently on propane like you can on gasoline ?
Anyone ever put a tri fuel kit on this thing?
About 1$ per hour on propane? Not bad. Whats the cost per hour on gas?
Did you change the oil after a 5 hr break in period per the OM prior to this test?
No I didn't
You really need to change it twice in 10 hours
Did you have the generator switched to eco mode? Didn’t sound like it…🤔
You can't if you have a good load
Are you supposed to run any generator CONTINUOUSLY that long. Thought required a "rest".
Have you noticed a propane smell around the engine compartment
Yeah after I ran the generator there was a lingering propane smell
I had high hopes for this generator but sadly when running on propane, 1600 running watts is all you'll get out of it.
The generator sounds really loud even in echo mode. Is it really that loud or is the camera audio making it sound louder than it really is. I already have a predator 2000, but would like to add this champion because of the propane option.
Thanks
Out of all the generators i've had hands on experience with, there never really was that much of a noise decibel difference from what I could tell.
The exhaust was pointed at the camera it would have sounded much quieter if turned the other way round 👍🏻🇬🇧
Mine came with a faulty propane regulator and the company didn’t have a replacement and didn’t know when they will
Poor quality control
Yeah I heard about that as well. Hopefully mine is ok. It seems to start without issue
my dude got a quick pump before each shot
Well propane is nice to have but gasoline has more bang for the buck propane and gas is on the rising cost you may need to look at moonshine as a fuel for back up.😂
haha!
Propane can be stored for 10 to 20 years. As long as the valves hold
Comparing 1 Gallon of gas to 5 Gallons (20 Lbs ) of LP.
That's a good idea - thank you
These Champion 2500 dual fuel do not, I repeat, do not start as easily as shown in this video
Really? I use mine everyday and it starts right up no issues
I have 2. They fire right up. Propane only. Never used gas.