WEN DF480iX Generator Conversion to Natural Gas

[@ericgalvan3589]

Great job on solving overload issue. I took the easy, more expensive route when converting my Champion inverter generator (model 200913) to run on natural gas. I went with a Grenergy conversion kit that adds the ability to run on propane and natural gas.

[@TailgateTinkerer]

@@ericgalvan3589 Thanks Eric. I may still try a 3/8” at some point, but there may only be another 200 or so Watts to be had; but may remove the need to run some choke while using Natural Gas.

[@brettblack7049]

Nice job 👏. The inside of that looks very similar to the eu2000i, wonder if it's identical to the honda 3000 handy. I've owned hundreds of the 2000's but only a few of the 3000 handy"s, never had those apart.

[@TailgateTinkerer]

@ I have 2 Yamaha ef2000’s, but can’t speak for the eu’s. I may do some efficiency tests at various wattages to see how this compares to the Yamahas. Have a great day!

[@brettblack7049]

@TailgateTinkerer the early 2000's actually put out 2200, I think I had told you that before.

[@TailgateTinkerer]

@brettblack7049 Can’t remember us discussing the 2200, but I’ve seen them for sale. The Yamaha ef3000iSEB is an interesting unit with a 500W battery boost I haven’t seen elsewhere. Very heavy for the wattage, but very well made. The Chinese generators have gotten better over time and I’ve heard the Hondas have lowered their standards a bit to compete. It’s hard to shell out 2-4x per Watt for the a Yamaha and Honda for occasional use. I’m pretty impressed with the quietness and function of the WEN so far.