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The only storage container that would fit my generator is the Suncast at 0 - I saw this at a local hardware shop for 0 - I was able to build this for a...
Nice information for those who have the option of placing the gen away from the house. I'm sure generator thieves & extension cord manufacturers LOVE this video. For those of us with no other option and who have to keep the generator close for security, we'll have to settle for CO detectors. For what it's worth, my CO detector in that room never chirped once when the generator sat outside our front windows for 3 days. I will be paying more attention to wind direction next time.
ReplyDeleteThis is an extremely informative easy to understand video. I wish the Northeast Generator Co. of Bridgeport CT had given us this link before they set up their gas powered generator inside our attached 2 car garage. This information should be readily available and mandatory upon delivery when renting a gas powered generator.
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ReplyDeletevery good info. My approach is to have different sources of power. I keep a battery bank with deep cycle batteries that are used for minimal power at night. the generator only runs during the day and only when placed downwind from the house.
ReplyDeleteI never knew just how dangerous generators could be. I like your suggestion about the catalytic converter. I'm wondering if an aftermarket automotive catalytic converter could be installed and how it would effect the engine performance?
ReplyDeleteNice, I usually keep mine at least 50 feet away from the house near a detached 2 1/2 car garage. It would be great if portable generator manufactures started putting catalytic converters on them to cut down on the harmful fumes, but adding that would raise the price significantly. Another great idea would be to put a device like a collapsible cloths dryer exhaust on it that could extend further away from the house, but I guess it would need to be at least 25 feet long and be quite cumbersome.
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ReplyDeleteTrue on the magnets - I used a 4" end cap and cut a hole in it - then screwed it back into the existing muffler holes (mines flat) then used a series of elbows and straight pipes with self tapping screws - came out better that expected and holds up with the vibration
Thanks for the reply, my neighbor has a pellet stove and, it puts out a very intense temp. He uses a double wall pipe setup plus a wall thimble, this seems like a good setup and, it would definately keep the heat from the walls so it shouldn't cause a fire. Just trying to figure out how to configure the system to the muffler or motor. I've seen a few setups that use a magnet to attach to the muffler but, I've been told that the intense heat would greatly weaken the magnet.
ReplyDeleteThanks!! - the video shows the flex hose and heat tape - that didn't work - then I bought venting duct which seems to be working - I did put it straight thru the material which is not the best idea - the heat is intense - Others put an outer 5" hole then wrapped it with heating insulation then used a 4" form the exhaust - which I should do - or try something like the gas stations use: (crushproof-hose com/service-station-exhaust)
ReplyDeleteGreat video, I'm concerned about the exhaust heat, what did you do or how did you put the ehaust together? I'm going to run mine in a 12x14 storage shed that's about 40ft. from my house so obviously carbon monoxide is not a concern nor proper air flow or noise is a concern. I'm just trying to figure out how to do a exhaust through the wall of the shed and, I'm concerned about how hot the exhaust will get so as not cause a fire.
ReplyDeleteDoes your generator have a bonded neutral to ground, and if so, did you remove it to avoid issues with GFCI's being tripped, and current running from generator to panel and back to generator again??
ReplyDeleteThanks...I just bought the Largest Generator they sell and put in in a Suncast PVC shed enclosure and added two 10" vents on either side with an exhaust pipe routed to the outside also and need a small fan or blower that will move the heat out. That blower just might work OK...You have it shelf mounted. Thought it may take two fans one to pull air in and another to exhaust hot air out but the one fan works OK?...great.....
ReplyDeleteyes no problem - plenty of cross ventilation - also I have the fan - (Harbor Freight) link above in description....
ReplyDeleteNice cabinet!...can you run it with the doors closed? and what type of blower are you using?...thank you...
ReplyDeleteNice job mate. and who give a shit about a little generator Noise when you have train horns going off like that.
ReplyDeleteScott, Nice Job! I like the propane hookup you have as well as the lock. i build an enclosure as well but used a prefabricated shed. I did add soundproofing. You can checkout my video if you search for Generator Shed Sound Test.
ReplyDeleteThat's the 6800 RIDGID - They had a line of them at Home Depot after Sandy - Havent had an issue with mine....
ReplyDeleteNice job...good looking enclosure!...I looked into that model, but heard horror stories about the venting/stalling issues..
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