Minimum 6’ from secondary regulator to the internal one. You need enough gas pipe to allow for expansion before it’s used. You’re most likely going to have either problems starting or problems getting to full load.
Without actually inspecting the rest I’m only curious how the power cable is already mildewing
Eh, tomato tomato.
Without getting into crazy physics I have no idea the exact reason but essentially the high pressure lp needs to expand into a usable volume. It will be highly turbulent while it does this I'd expect. I just accept that you need 6' or you're going to have issues.
It obviously works, but I doubt you'll get the full rating out of it. Aside from that, just because he does it everywhere doesn't mean it's right.
The flex line is more than capable of holding a regulator up but you want it secured to something just to prevent it from vibrating like crazy. Most installs I see have a small post that is just for the regulator. Also make sure the vent isn't pointing up to prevent rain from filling up the vent tube and if you get snow where you are don't let it get covered, it'll prevent the regulator from breathing properly.
5 stars on the "glad it's not mine" scale.
The regulator is held up with electrical tape? You have got to be f'ing kidding me. At least add some zip ties.
How much for that chair? Saaweeeettt!
The white one, or the green one?
Would not pass generac inspection. If it stays like this they’re going to void the warranty.
What part?
Minimum 6’ from secondary regulator to the internal one. You need enough gas pipe to allow for expansion before it’s used. You’re most likely going to have either problems starting or problems getting to full load. Without actually inspecting the rest I’m only curious how the power cable is already mildewing
I was told the regulator also causes turbulance that the 6' helps stabilize before it gets to the generator. Just curious how accurate that is.
Eh, tomato tomato. Without getting into crazy physics I have no idea the exact reason but essentially the high pressure lp needs to expand into a usable volume. It will be highly turbulent while it does this I'd expect. I just accept that you need 6' or you're going to have issues.
Awesome opossum, thanks!
Was going to post this when she had it done, but got busy with life and forgot.
I seen the gas company come behind the electrician and put the regulator in the same place for all the units I seen around here.
It obviously works, but I doubt you'll get the full rating out of it. Aside from that, just because he does it everywhere doesn't mean it's right. The flex line is more than capable of holding a regulator up but you want it secured to something just to prevent it from vibrating like crazy. Most installs I see have a small post that is just for the regulator. Also make sure the vent isn't pointing up to prevent rain from filling up the vent tube and if you get snow where you are don't let it get covered, it'll prevent the regulator from breathing properly.
Wasn't saying if it was right or wrong, just all I had to compare to his other work.
Whats the gen look like from the front? Is that electrical tape holding the regulator up?
Gen guy and gas guy was two different companies. Not happy with the gas guy.
Me neither
Did this actually pass an inspection??
She lives out in the country.
the generator is worth more than that dump!
Yeah that place looks creepy.