In this video I show you how I converted my Ridgid 7000 watt generator to natural gas. The kit is simply a governor regulator and a carburetor spacer connected by a 3/8" LP hose. This kit will also allow you to run the generator on propane as well. Propane requires an additional regulator on the propane tank that you do not need if you are going to run on natural gas so, I did not show it in my setup. If you plan on running on natural gas there are some requirements for the size of your natural gas line which depends on the size of your generator and the distance from the gas meter. The conversion requires no modifications to the engine internally. Installation can be completed in a few hours as long as your kit fits without modifications. On a side note your engine must have at least 2 hours of total runtime. Otherwise, the piston rings may not seat correctly in the cylinder causing the engine to eventually burn oil sooner than it normally would. So, if your generator is brand new run it on gasoline for 2 hours, change the oil, then install the kit.

This is way of creating backup power is much cheaper to buy and easier to install than a stationary standby generator.

The main advantages of this kit are: You never need to fill the generator up with gasoline so, you can avoid long lines at the gas station in the event of a wide spread outage. Propane and natural gas also can be stored indefinitely without going bad. Propane and natural gas are also cheaper to run than gasoline. Propane and natural gas are much cleaner than gasoline as well.

Conversion kits:
The kit that I used: https://amzn.to/38cfI3Z
https://centuryfuelproducts.com
http://www.uscarburetion.com/
https://www.propanecarbs.com/

Fittings and hoses:
12ft 1/2npt Hose & Quick connect: https://amzn.to/2YFzP7s
24ft 1/2npt Hose & Quick connect: https://amzn.to/3g6EmFN
Quick connect fittings: https://amzn.to/2BdOTQS
Gas shut off: http://amzn.to/2plPiaA

Bracket kit:
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Small Engine Tachometer:
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Natural gas pipe size charts:
https://www.uscarburetion.com/natural...
soa.generac.com/manuals/8838386/0J9944 (See section 5.4.1 for piping charts)

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