alt.energy.homepower

On Aug 30, 4:37 am, "Steve Spence" wrote:
> "philkryder" < ...@ > wrote in message
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> > Liam -
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> > I agree with the propane.
> > Underground, out of sight would be best.
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> > If you can up seal-up diesel in say a 55 gal drum, then there are
> > posts indicating many many years of storage are possible.
> > But you still have to transfer it and filter it.
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> > Propane is "naturally" sealed since it is under pressure.
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> > Tri-fuel adapters let you go with propane - or gasoline in an
> > emergency if you have to.
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> > If the unit is only for emergencies, then Fuel costs are less
> > important than they might be if you were getting all your power this
> > way.
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> > Propane is less of an environmental risk.
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> > best
> > Phil
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> Used fryer oil is virtually free, and less of an environmentally issued fuel
> than diesel or propane. Stores for 2 years or so if kept dark, cool, and
> water free. Veggie oil can be grown and pressed at home in some situations.
> Diesel engines last for decades. This is why we went with a diesel engine
> for our primary power source.
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> We also have a contractor grade gas gen with a propane kit on it as backup.
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> --
> Steve Spence
> Director, Green-Trusthttp://www. http://www. /bookshop/

Steve
I think that is a good choice for someone in your situation who is in
tune with nature and has a generator as A PRIMARY POWER SOURCE.

But, my opinion is that For weekend camping (the original post) or
Hurricane or other emergency use, the 250 gal propane tank is much
easier to live with.

Storing, treating, rotating and obtaining gasoline or even diesel gets
old.