Berg extended run system for portable generators

[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.

[edmojenks]

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.

[rohrmann]

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.

[rames14]

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.

[edmojenks]

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.

[rames14]

Glad you found it and it was a simple fix.

[DQDick]

Knew it had to be air breaking the vacuum somehow, but didn't have any idea what else to suggest. Glad you found it.