Extended run generators

Anyone have info on extended run systems for non-suitcase Honda generators? Can you buy different connections for the different tank designs or do they fit universally?

Wether they work or not depends on if the generator has a mechanical fuel pump or just gravity feed. The Honda 2000 has a mechanical pump so it will create a draw to pull from the secondary tank. The newer Yamahas are gravity.

Never seen/heard of one for a non-suitcase (2000 ?)type.
What size generator are you running and for what application?

I think it’s a EB2200 or 2500. It’ll be used for powering an ice shack.

I just bought one last year for my Eu2000i and I love it. Could you provide a pic of the generator?

Think it’s this one.

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Same system as a mechanical fuel pump model will still work if you put the tank above the generator for gravity won’t it?

This might be it, although I’m sure there are other options out there. I purchased the BERGs system from Northern Tool, but I know it would’ve been much cheaper to build my own using an extra factory fuel cap and an old boat motor tank. I’m just not that handy so I didn’t trust myself drilling out the original cap, etc. You may be able to build the same type of thing yourself.

http://www.genxdirect.com/breeze-extended-run-generator-system-b-e-r-g-s-clam-single-honda-eu3000is/

Boss Hawg wrote:

Same system as a mechanical fuel pump model will still work if you put the tank above the generator for gravity won’t it?

Sometimes yes and sometimes no.

First you need a secondary tank that drains from the bottom and not out the top with a pickup tube like a boat can does due to no mechanical draw. I have used some older snowmobile tanks before for this. Secondly some carberators are to sensitive to handle the added positive fuel pressure weight so they will push fuel right by the needle and flood it out.

First you need a secondary tank that drains from the bottom and not out the top with a pickup tube like a boat can does due to no mechanical draw. I have used some older snowmobile tanks before for this. Secondly some carberators are to sensitive to handle the added positive fuel pressure weight so they will push fuel right by the needle and flood it out.
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X2. Kroger you’re also absolutely right about the fuel pump issue, as well. I’ve learned all of this hard way, lol. Another trick I learned, and this was from the small engine tech, was that even with the fuel pump in the Honda, you still need to have both the internal tank full before you start it up with the external tank. It depends on the suction/siphoning from the external tank to keep the flow going. If you do, you can actually position the generator above the external tank, not that you would do that.

“Honda, you still need to have both the internal tank full before you start it up with the external tank.”

I have never had a problem starting of with a half tank in my Honda. The extended run tank eventually tops of the primaty tank after running a while in my experience that with the extendid tank above the generator. I suppose ounce the siphon is generated the flow is faster than the intake of the engine.

Muskeye – are you running one house or the whole city?

Well, 1800watts to run the deep dryer…

muskeye wrote:

Well, 1800watts to run the deep dryer…

“Fryer”?
If so, I’m liking your thinking.

Your EM2500 isn’t that much different than my Yamaha EF2800i, which this propane-conversion supplier claims can run for 24 hours on a 20# tank of propane. Might be worth installing a tri-fuel kit on yours?

http://www.centralmainediesel.com/order/07674.asp?page=I_07674

HRG

Yes, a deep Fryer. All this just for some deep fried fish.