Today's project was to add a quick disconnect natural gas hookup to plug my motor snorkel tri-fuel converted champion 100520 generator to my home's natural gas supply. Now I have an "unlimited" generator fuel... well, that is, as long as Texas doesn't run out of natural gas again. ;-)
Tools:
Channellock 8WCB 8-Inch WideAzz Adjustable Wrench - https://amzn.to/3IjMYbE
Husky 12 inch Adjustable Wrench - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-in-Adjustable-Wrench-90130/313528145
Husky 14 inch Pipe Wrench - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-14-in-Aluminum-Pipe-Wrench-WG-HD-14AL/203266274
Husky 18 inch Pipe Wrench - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-18-in-Aluminum-Pipe-Wrench-with-2-in-Jaw-Capacity-WG-40A-18AL/304885298
Supplies:
3/4" Full Port Ball Valve - https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-3-4-in-Brass-FIP-Full-Port-Ball-Valve-107-814HN/313302895
3/4" Black Iron Tee - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southland-3-4-in-Black-Malleable-Iron-FIP-x-FIP-x-FIP-Tee-Fitting-520-604HN/100073073
Pipe Dope - https://www.homedepot.com/p/RectorSeal-T-Plus-2-in-4-oz-Teflon-Pipe-Thread-Putty-Sealant-23633/100201204
3/4" Black Iron Nipples - https://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Plumber-s-Choice-Black-Steel-Pipe-3-4-in-x-1-in-Closed-Nipple-Fitting-10-Pack-3400NPBL-10/309692713
Sturgi-Safe ANSI Z21.41 3/4" Quick Disconnect Plug Male - http://caloreequipment.com/products/model-5-3-4-male-plug/
Sturgi-Safe ANSI Z21.41 3/4" Quick Disconnect Plug Female - https://www.caloreequipment.com/products/model-5-3-4-quick-disconnect/
Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:46 Tools and Parts Used
4:06 Dry Fitting
5:26 Turning off the gas
6:15 Pipe Fitting
10:27 Leak Test
11:55 Painting
13:14 Conclusion
Tags:
#backupgenerator #diy #naturalgas #prepping