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08-23-2014, 04:49 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shreveport
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #10127
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Berg extended run system for portable generators
I didn't know what board to post this question on so a I choose this one.
I use two Honda 2000 generators when I don't have access to electricity. A few years ago I purchased the Berg extended run gas tank and hose system. One tsnk snd two hoses with the red cap run both generators. I know that system must be air tight to run. That worked great for the first couple of years. Now my My system is not pulling gas from the external tank. I have replaced the tape on the generator (which was worn some). Otherwise, I can't figure out why this won't pull gas. Any ideas are appreciated. If this is any help, when I have the hose disconnected from the generator but connected to a full gas tank gasoline slowly pours out of the end of one of the the hoses. I have to keep the hose connected to the generator or I lose about 1/8 a gallon of gasoline from a completely full tank. The two may not be related.
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08-23-2014, 04:55 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shreveport
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #10127
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by edmojenks
I didn't know what board to post this question on so a I choose this one.
I use two Honda 2000 generators when I don't have access to electricity. A few years ago I purchased the Berg extended run gas tank and hose system. One tsnk snd two hoses with the red cap run both generators. I know that system must be air tight to run. That worked great for the first couple of years. Now my My system is not pulling gas from the external tank. I have replaced the tape on the generator (which was worn some). Otherwise, I can't figure out why this won't pull gas. Any ideas are appreciated. If this is any help, when I have the hose disconnected from the generator but connected to a full gas tank gasoline slowly pours out of the end of one of the the hoses. I have to keep the hose connected to the generator or I lose about 1/8 a gallon of gasoline from a completely full tank. The two may not be related. Also, the threads on one of my generators are slightly stripped, but I can get the cap tight.
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08-23-2014, 06:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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I had put together a single extended run system using another brand cap, hose and fittings. We ran about a week using this setup and I discovered the fill cap on the Atwood 6 gallon tank stopped venting properly and would starve the generator until it quit. Loosened the cap on the Atwood tank a bit, and solved the problem. You either have a leaking gasket on one of the Berg caps, the cap on the tank is not venting, or you have a leak in one of the hoses or fittings.
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08-23-2014, 08:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,182
M.O.C. #1920
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I don't know if you bought it from Wise or not, but I hear they are very helpful. I would retape the fittings first and look for any other leaks.
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08-24-2014, 02:56 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shreveport
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #10127
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Finally figured it out. The two fuel lines are attached to a plastic attachment that screws into the fuel tank. That was loose. Thanks for the two responses. This system works great when it works, but it has to be air tight.
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08-25-2014, 08:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,182
M.O.C. #1920
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Glad you found it and it was a simple fix.
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2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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08-26-2014, 07:30 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Knew it had to be air breaking the vacuum somehow, but didn't have any idea what else to suggest. Glad you found it.
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