I see a lot of comments on this video and I could not read them all, so I don't know if anyone has mentioned this or not. I have the same generator and I built my cabinet very much the same way that you did yours. My power went out yesterday and I turned on the generator and it was working fine when I shut the cabinet. However, sometime while I was inside watching TV , the exhaust fan malfunctioned and stopped working, so there was no airflow through the cabinet. Needless to say it got pretty hot inside the cabinet and almost started a fire. I used the same insulation that you did and a lot of it melted. It was so hot that I burned myself when I touched the ignition switch to turn off the generator. The ignition switch is frozen now and I ordered a new one. Once it arrives I will attempt to start the generator to see how much damage there is to the motor. It didn't sound good when I turned it off. All of this is to say, you also need to install a temperature switch that will turn off the unit if the cabinet gets too hot. You want one that defaults in the open position and closes when the desired temp is reached. You can get them from Amazon for about $10 and wire one into the the switch that shuts the unit down when the oil level is low. You just run a wire from the ground to the switch and from the switch to the wire that comes out of the oil shut off switch that is screwed into the motor. That temp switch can then be zip tied to the frame of the generator. That way, if the exhaust fan fails for any reason, the generator will turn off before any damage or fire occurs.
Dang, Im sorry to hear that. It mustve gotten pretty warm in there. So a fail-safe is critical. What was the indicator this was happening? I was told by the owner of this unit that he has a bluetooth temp probe that goes to his phone with alerts. Its actually intended for a BBQ but it monitors the enclosure temp just as well. It wont turn the unit off automatically though. Im going to look into a switch like you mentioned. A typical air cooled, aluminum head engine can withstand temps up to 375F, Hopefully you didnt get that high. Please keep me posted.
@@unitedstatesofbuild4915 Sorry it took so long to get back to you on this. The ignition switch was melted to the point that I could not start the generator. After ordering and installing a new one, I was able to start the generator and it was making some pretty scary noises. It appears as if the motor is okay, but the generator is shot. It looks like the wire windings or whatever just melted. I was not able to get the needed parts to fix it, so I ended up buying a new generator. The foam in the cabinet was the same as you used and it was pretty much melted too and needed to be replaced. I have now repaired the cabinet and installed a new generator, with the heat kill switch. I also put a thermometer sending unit in the cabinet that sends the temp to a receiver in the house, so that I can monitor the cabinet temp. I don't know why the fan failed because it only had about 5 hours total time on it. The fan motor could have been defective, but my theory is that the fan was not large enough to remove sufficient heat from the cabinet. That may have caused the fan motor to overheat and fail. I have now way over engineered the airflow system. I tripled the size of the fan and added a lot more makeup air vents. It's like a wind tunnel in there now. I also decided to use two heat kill switches. One is set 10 degrees higher than the other, so that if one fails the other will still do the job. I am not taking any chances this time. A whole set of the switches cost about $10 from Amazon. The entire repair came to almost $2000 because I failed to engineer in a cheap heat kill switch. Boy do I feel stupid. Anyway, you did a great video. Thanks for sharing it.
Came to comment section to ask if it is safe to store more propane and gasoline in the cabinet... but now seeing this comment it makes me worry lol. With a heat kill switch and a temp monitor do you think it would be safe? I could just build a box next to the generator cabinet for those things if needed. Just don't want it to get stolen etc.
@@The_Bearded_Lady I had a 20 lb propane tank stored in the cabinet when it overheated. It didn't blow up, but I think I caught it just before it did. That could have been catastrophic because the cabinet is located about eight feet from my house. Had it blown while I was trying to shut down the generator, I would most likely be dead right now. The temp monitor and the two kill switches definitely add much needed protection. Still, I no longer keep the propane tank inside the cabinet. I have it stored outside the cabinet and I cover it with a small tarp. I only run the generator with propane to avoid carburetor contamination, so I have two 100 lb propane tanks located outside about eight feet from the cabinet and that is also where I put the 20 lb tank. I don't know if you are aware of this, but you can purchase an adapter for the 100 lb tanks that will allow the 20 lb fitting to work on them. So, the bottom line is, my personal recommendation is to put safety first and keep all flammable materials out of the cabinet. When I look back at what happened I am really embarrassed because I should have known better than to risk my life and my families lives on one fan. All mechanical devices are subject to failure and when that failure may result in serious damage or injuries, it's always wise to have at least one back up system in place and never take chances. Boy do I feel stupid, not to mention very lucky. I hope that helps. By the way, check out my channel. I show you how to do your own pest control safely, effectively, and cheaply. I don't' make any money on it. I just like to help people save money. Here's the link to my trailer. It's only 85 seconds long and will take you to my channel. I think it's kind of funny too. You may enjoy it. Thanks. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/UJi8t1SprKU/видео.html
For the viewers information 70-71 dBA is the normal conversation sound level in an office. So achieving 69 dBA is pretty impressive. Great job and nice work!
Very impressive. For further silencing maybe a couple motorcycle mufflers in line. A shed is super easy to build, but pretty lightweight. Adding some concrete panels inside would help reflect it away from the thin plastic.
@WhyAlways 10 decibal reduction is apparently a 10 fold reduction in noise acording to Google butif its down to 69 its probably quite enough to live with
Every Family should be a Prepper, and if you can't afford a professional whole house backup generator, this is a great second choice - you do excellent work ! It's good to know construction and electrical skills - always needed skills that serve you well.
Nice box ! The controlling issue with sound reduction is reducing reflective sound waves. Sound (especially higher frequency) waves travel line of sight. The way to reduce their effect on your ear is to include multiple baffles for the redirection of the sound waves. Sound deadening material is helpful as it is harder to bounce off of a soft surface.
I built this same box with no experience. 2012 we lost power to Hurricane Sandy for 2 weeks. I was the only person on my block with power because I had 2 generators one 6500 & 5500. Hating ass jealous neighbors was complaining about noise. Built this box & it did wonders. Only thing I did different was I added a 4inch vent pipe with a 90 elbow just to help with exhaust & getting heat out box.
I'm pretty sure your neighbors weren't bothered by the noise, but by the fact you had everything ready and under control!!! Similar situation I already had when hurricane Gilbert struck the yucatan peninsula in 1988!!
Just completed the break-in period and so far the unit is operating perfectly ruclips.net/user/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y . I was amazed by just how quiet this little guy is. I kept having to walk down the driveway to the generator to make sure it was still running. In fact, the most annoying noise coming from the set-up is a high-pitched chirping coming from the pressure regulator on the propane line. I suppose it's possible my other propane-powered generator's pressure regulator is making the same noise, but the generator itself is so loud I've never noticed it. Build quality so far is excellent. My only nit is the service panel is a little tricky to remove. I feel like I might break off one of the plastic tabs when bending it back. I probably just need to work out the technique, so will not hold it against Champion.Next week I intend to fully load the unit to charge a large battery pack and will update this review if there's any problem (3000W continuous load vs a rated 3100W capacity while using propane). Absent any trouble there, I'm 100% pleased with this purchase.
Beautiful job. I live in a country where electricity is scarce (6-hour outages every day) and I managed to buy 2 generators. I can't get propane cylinders, but I was able to connect the dual fuel system to my home's natural gas line. To achieve this, I had to modify the gas regulator that the generator has. One day I could use it for up to 1 full day with a 70% charge. Many people believe that natural gas cannot be used from the home line, but man does.
NG is how all whole house generators (Generac, Kohler, Cummins, Briggs) normally work, at least in North America. I have a 22KW Generac on NG. I also have NG conversion kits on my portable Honda 7KW and 2KW backups.
@@ChatGPT1111 If you're out in the countryside they'll be either diesel or propane for a whole house rig. A friend of mine has a 100KW diesel Generac for their farm/shop. As I understand it, her dad got it at a military surplus sale.
Recommended improvements don't take away from the ingenuity and craftsmanship shown in this video. I'm sure "the couch spuds" hearts were in the right place.
Excellent work there. Just a little reminder to beginners. As with all adjustments, pay attention to the starting point of the fuel/air screw, so you'll have a reference point, if you get it too far out of adjustment one way or the other. I usually mark the screw head, and the body, frame,etc. of whatever it's attached to.
Cool build! My key takeaways from this were use of the clamp to adapt the exhaust pipe to the flexible hose, use of the exhaust sealer compound on the joints, wrapping the exhaust with the tape, using the fireblock as sealer, and the spring to center the exhaust pipe in the b vent. Also the commenter who suggested adding a heat sensor as a kill switch had a very good idea
Awesome attention to detail and craftsmanship. What a lost art in sole proprietor handy man contractors these days. You must be booked up with jobs beyond what you can schedule. Thanks for sharing video.
Great video - I just did a similar install only in a home built 4x8 shed. In Houston here too and I agree with your cost assessment. 3 grand and a few minutes to plug in the interlock cable when you need it (once every few years) vs $25k is a no brainer for me! Well done!
I saw another video previously showing this idea. I was immediately hooked and have begun collecting materials for my installation. I did underestimate the noise issue. Nice job and a good video. You are truly a craftsman and I'll be watching your other videos.
Thank you for posting this, I have the same generator and I'm planning on converting it to Tri-fuel. Your the only video I could find that shows this generator running on natural gas. I suggest you update your tags for this video to include the modle name of Duromax "XP12000EH" as many owners of this generator who are interested in conversion and can find this video
No cussing wouldn’t be in my forte, I would have lost my religion 5 minutes into the project. My wife hates to be around me when I start any project. Lol.
No, these types of insulation are not going to benefit, only create problems. For the lamen, would you wrap an engine with a blanket to keep it cool from the sun? No. You shade it. Provide air cooling pathways and paint everything you can flat black.
He could have made a top open baffle or shroud around the fan and a bottom open baffle around the inlet too. That would have done a lot for the noise. Felt board (asphalt impregnated board) would have been good for sound deadening.
Haven't yet watched the video as we installed a Tri fuel for an 8700W (yes it is enough for our needs!) generator and have needed it a few times for a day or so in the last 4 years. Great investment IMO
I had three pipes burst during the Texas storms and bought a generator this size to mitigate summer outages as well. This guy is a true professional with his work and skills. Badass. I wish he was local.
Yep, we are in Texas also, watched this video a few weeks ago, had decided on a complete home backup system. The wait list is 1+/2022, canceled that and picked up a Winco DP7500 yesterday. Going to build basically the same setup, except I’m going to run about 6 permanent circuits not connected to the normal power. Thanks for the video !
Where are you when I need you ?😄 We are currently waiting on our new DuroMax 12000EH generator and I found this video and absolutely love the work you did in setting up this generator with insulated housing. Trying to find a guy like you that seems very skilled will be tough as even I do have this skill set. Great install and video!
What a great job. Learned a lot. I just got the Duromax 10,000 duel fuel generator and was looking at a small shed to house it in where it will be used. Never thought of the insulation.
Reading the comments below, it's clear people don't understand wattage ratings. I'm going to use a bunch of you ideas. Thank you for this. And may California one day be spared from the ignorance governing them.
Mine has a duct for the engine cooling fan shroud and the generator cooling inlet directly to the outside via an insulated flex pipe. That insulation helps to reduce the noise as it is trapped by the fiberglass wool. The heat from the engine and generator head helps push the exhaust gasses out of the enclosure via the 8 inch double insulated stove pipe that is close to the exhaust muffler outlet. I'll used ceramic fiber insulation that is rated to 2,400*F to insulate the enclosure and absorb the sound waves in it's loftiness. Versus a solid barrier that will allow sounds to bounce off of it. Your idea is excellent for the average Joe to do. Not that expensive to make either. Some of us are a little more technically skilled and want to go the extra mile for more added protection in the event the generator "might" catch on fire. As well as the added bonus to help reduce sounds coming from the enclosure. No sense in eating up some electricity with the fan if you have the knowhow to utilize the engine and generator cooling fans. Nice thing about LP and natural gas, the carburetor never gums up like it does with unleaded gasoline.
"... the carburetor never gums up like it does with unleaded gasoline." I have two m/cs..a '99 Vulcan Nomad1500 and a '80 Honda 900 custom, a Duro Max 5300 gen, and a A-iPower 2300 inverter gen. I put 91 Octane in all of them, plus for over kill add a little Stabil. The 87 Octane ethanol mix will definitely gum up carbs, hoses etc as I have had first hand experience. I find little performance difference between the 87 and the 91, but the biggest upside is that I have yet to have gumming issues using 91 Octane. So yes, LP and NG are cleaner on parts, but for folks that may not avail themselves of those two sources, for whatever the reason, thecan operate with effectively with 91 octane, as a viable option. Just my humble input as a non technical, non mechanic type guy.
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Do you have a link for the double wall exhaust system and spring? Also, Did you use the 3” wall thimble for the NG line? Trying to figure what to buy for my 13,000 setup.
I'm looking to buy this and do the NG converter instead of buying a tri-fuel. How many watts can you draw on NG compared to propane? Tri-fuel generators seems to loose lot of running watts between the 2. Thanks.
@@urself25 Good question Every generator is different. Let just say on the Running wattage at 7,000 watts on Gasoline and Propane running watts would be 6,300 watts and on Natural Gas would be 5,700 watts Remaining because Natural Gas is a lot lighter than Propane.
Your idea of the tri fuel generator is perfect. That's been my thought all along living here in Phoenix and your idea of putting it inside that enclosure if excellent. Great idea thank you
I Just finished putting together my set up. I would like to thank you for your post and some great tips. Looking forward to ERCOT dropping the ball again this winter. 👍😜
The exhaust pipe extending outside by approx 10 ft. is a good idea, but making it the same dia. as the generator's pipe outlet is causing excessive back pressure to the engine. That's the reason your carburetor settings were initially off. You effectively changed the engine's overall tuning. It would be less restrictive to use a much larger outlet pipe. At least 3" (same dia. as dryer vent you installed. The larger dia won't build as much back pressure and also help keep water out of engine.
You beat me to the punch there that is correct plus causing the overall back pressure on the engine which can cause excessive heat & wear. Nice job though
Makes sense ... I have the same generator and the way I got around it was not making it a perfect seal! I found a connector that slides over the exhaust outlet but it's not clamped down. The enclosure it outside, the side walls are open to air 6" under the roof, it runs with the front barn doors open, so it's ok if the exhaust is not perfect.
This is awesome! Your work on this is beyond Gold. It's Platinum! Seriously. Well done. You thought it out so well. This popped up since I just bought a similar generator and I was looking at videos. I'm glad it popped up. 👍👍
I do sound attenuation all time. Pretty good job! You could have put baffle boxes on the air intake and exhaust vents, increase the diameter of exhaust line, put a muffler on it too. Since exhaust is point up a rain cap should be used, other wise rain is going to fill up in the engine head or deeper.
Thanks so much for sharing. You inspired my project and I used most of the same techniques with a few modifications. One thing I added was a bluetooth Govee temperature monitor to watch the inside temp during operation from in the house. So far on a warm day 90 deg. my Duromax XP4850 dual fuel runs at around 110 degrees with all doors closed. Rough sound reduction was from 72 down around 61 db. I have tested on propane and will normally use gasoline. Nice setup and looks great too. Thanks Again.
Damn good job! Looks very good! Couple things i would have done different, but i`m not here to correct or bash anyone. I think the gentleman did a fantastic quality job.
69db that’s a super quiet shop vac so that’s a great reduction. customers gen is a super loud and if u made your own box this would prolly be even better. But you have great ideas repurposing stuff. Great video man, men of many trades are hard to find.
Glad to see someone putting some type of cover on these gen's that are not for outdoor use in bad weather. Only thing the inlet receptacle doesn't have an in use cover that is the main thing I see most all of the DIY RUclipsrs doing. They seem to miss the fact that most likely it wont be bluebird sky's when you need your gen. Question what's the 20Lb. tank for?
Thanks for the video. Great attention to detail and showed all the angles and parts that DIY'ers like me will need when implementing this myself. Very helpful.
I did an almost identical project at home a few years back. I used cement board on the inside because I didn't want anything to burn. Biggest noise escape was through the vents. I had to rig an external baffle to muffle the sound.
Since it is open upward that way, you need to put a downward bend on the end of that exhaust pipe as it is going to catch rain and send it down to the engine.
Besides all the comments worth considering, I’d say that a safety shutoff in case of fan failure would be a must, my friend! I do a lot of commissioning and QC not to mention my own setups and safety is always the number one concern. A backup generator is pretty useless on a burned house...
@@unitedstatesofbuild4915 I never had to do this in a DYI situation, so I would go the path of least resistance and try a temp sensor wired to the generator shut-off circuit (the "off" button) to star and try how well it works by unplugging the fan and closing the box and wait. It shouldn't take long...
Yeah imagine if that generator caught on fire and the only way to put it out would be to cut off the natural gas, which is less than 3 feet away. this generator is in the wrong place, also I don’t see the point of putting it on the house except or for aesthetic purposes, I wouldn’t sacrifice safety for that. A plastic shed is going to be an eyesore any where
I hate when skilled people makes things look easy. To cut a straigth line on a board with a circular saw in the air? come on dude. You're an expert. Great video. And the chain lock plate is a great addition. Thanks.
Great job, great video. I have only one criticism. Your ground rod should be tied into the whole house ground at the meter. If you don’t have a concentric ground, you could have issues.
Only thing you might want to do is check to see if neutral is grounded on the generator. If so uncouple the ground from the neutral so that you only have a ground at your electrical panel otherwise you will get current on your ground wire in your cable from the generator to your panel.
It may be, but it's really hard to compare from the video. How the camera records the sound level and how a person standing there perceives the sound level are *usually* two very different things.
You have a really good idea and are very talented. There is no doubt this system will work out well. One question - Add up the cost of everything you spent, from the generator, pipe, tri-fuel adapter kit, caulks, tools, - everything for the entire project. Wouldn't of been cheaper, faster and easier just to have a Generac Full Home Standby permanent generator? Generac 10kW with Wi-Fi smart phone control starts at $2,759.
Full home will also require a transfer switch... my Generac ATS (automatic transfer switch) was about a thousand. Gas plumbing and electrical hookup will run a thousand or so (there's a lot of wiring to be done to install the transfer switch for whole house), generator pad if you need it. A DIY install, subcontracting out the parts like electrical, can save you a lot of money, but I'd estimate you're still looking at $2-3K on top of the generator itself. I have a Generac 27KW QS (quiet series), which runs about $11K, and my turn-key install was $15K. So $4K of that was the transfer switch, electrical, concrete pad, and gas hookup which was slightly more expensive because the had to have the gas company run a new gas line and meter because my house gas meter was on completely the other side of the house from where my power meter and gen install was. I did my whole house install 11 years ago and have been very happy. You can see the video at ruclips.net/video/dbLVGYW59PY/видео.html
In 2015, I got an estimate from Lowes for a whole house 20kw Generac install w/ transfer switch for $5500. I foolishly didn't want to spend that much. The same install was $10,000 in 2018, and surely more than that today. I ended up buying a Sportsman GENTRI9K tri-fuel portable generator rated at 9000 watts surge/7200 watts run, but surely 25% power loss when running on NG. Price in 2018 was $1500. Can be a little finicky and unstable on NG, but will simultaneously run the fridge, all lights, two fans, sump pump, garage door opener, and two 8000 BTU window AC units. Thinking about buying the Duromax XP12000EH and adding an NG conversion kit.
prettygirlus900 I own the Duromax XP1200EH. A great generator and have also considered a NG hookup to make it tri-fuel. Be sure to do you load calculations carefully as the amount of running current will drop significantly with natural gas through a LP gas system. It would be awful to buy the Duromax , new regulator and adapter kit to end up short and not enough power for a full house backup. Doing the math and load calculations is extremely important.
Really good job. I have the same generator and came up with a similar concept for exhaust ... but I like your's much better ... might redo it before winter. I couldnt find exhaust pipe that fit over the exhaust port. I made a double wall out of a pipe inside a pipe. I used a 2" iron floor flange and 90- degree elbow to exit the box. Inside is 3/4" dia pipe that fits inside. The exhaust pipe I had was the same OD as the exhaust port so I used a connector that slides over it ... You did a very nice job.
I loved the whole idea of trying to suppress the sound, but it seem to only bring it down a few decibels, im not sure if it was all worth the time and money. Thank you for sharing , this help me decide to go with the genetic model .
That’s a nice looking setup - Because my neighbors are just a few feet away I’d need to find a way to reduce the sound even more I might have to build a concrete box.
4 inches of rock wool all around those walls would make this thing super quiet. The exhaust fan could use a baffle on the outside to block that sound source, without blocking the air flow. Good stuff.
As it has been said, you can add a muffler to the generator and loose a lot of noise. I'd have to say I would not have spent that much money on such a small reduction in sound. Concrete backer board inside or something else to deaden. The fan turning up and in a flew set up might help. It seems the fan and opposing vent are where the weakest points are. But very professional install for certain.
12db reduction is not a "small" reduction in sound. At 69db, it's nearly half the sound level of 80db. www.chem.purdue.edu/chemsafety/Training/PPETrain/dblevels.htm
Very impressive! I wonder what the total cost of this installation was? Yes, you'd have a VERY big business doing this here in Texas right now!!! You can start on my house!
100% no doubt home owner is lucky they found you to carry out their will. Not easy to find people to help w/custom projects. As far as this project I would have kept it a totally temporary installation due to permit codes and home owner insurance etc. If you are going to do a permanent install better to go w/full size "Generac" system that will comply with all the laws and codes. Best Regards.
I was just talking about putting a generator in one of these storage boxes, then this popped up in my feed. Nice job, and some good ideas in the comments about temp switches. I didn't.see power cables running out of the enclosure. (oh there it is at 20:28)And hopefully not too hard to change the oil in the generator.
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I see a lot of comments on this video and I could not read them all, so I don't know if anyone has mentioned this or not. I have the same generator and I built my cabinet very much the same way that you did yours. My power went out yesterday and I turned on the generator and it was working fine when I shut the cabinet. However, sometime while I was inside watching TV , the exhaust fan malfunctioned and stopped working, so there was no airflow through the cabinet. Needless to say it got pretty hot inside the cabinet and almost started a fire. I used the same insulation that you did and a lot of it melted. It was so hot that I burned myself when I touched the ignition switch to turn off the generator. The ignition switch is frozen now and I ordered a new one. Once it arrives I will attempt to start the generator to see how much damage there is to the motor. It didn't sound good when I turned it off. All of this is to say, you also need to install a temperature switch that will turn off the unit if the cabinet gets too hot. You want one that defaults in the open position and closes when the desired temp is reached. You can get them from Amazon for about $10 and wire one into the the switch that shuts the unit down when the oil level is low. You just run a wire from the ground to the switch and from the switch to the wire that comes out of the oil shut off switch that is screwed into the motor. That temp switch can then be zip tied to the frame of the generator. That way, if the exhaust fan fails for any reason, the generator will turn off before any damage or fire occurs.
Dang, Im sorry to hear that. It mustve gotten pretty warm in there. So a fail-safe is critical. What was the indicator this was happening? I was told by the owner of this unit that he has a bluetooth temp probe that goes to his phone with alerts. Its actually intended for a BBQ but it monitors the enclosure temp just as well. It wont turn the unit off automatically though. Im going to look into a switch like you mentioned. A typical air cooled, aluminum head engine can withstand temps up to 375F, Hopefully you didnt get that high. Please keep me posted.
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@@unitedstatesofbuild4915 Sorry it took so long to get back to you on this. The ignition switch was melted to the point that I could not start the generator. After ordering and installing a new one, I was able to start the generator and it was making some pretty scary noises. It appears as if the motor is okay, but the generator is shot. It looks like the wire windings or whatever just melted. I was not able to get the needed parts to fix it, so I ended up buying a new generator. The foam in the cabinet was the same as you used and it was pretty much melted too and needed to be replaced. I have now repaired the cabinet and installed a new generator, with the heat kill switch. I also put a thermometer sending unit in the cabinet that sends the temp to a receiver in the house, so that I can monitor the cabinet temp. I don't know why the fan failed because it only had about 5 hours total time on it. The fan motor could have been defective, but my theory is that the fan was not large enough to remove sufficient heat from the cabinet. That may have caused the fan motor to overheat and fail. I have now way over engineered the airflow system. I tripled the size of the fan and added a lot more makeup air vents. It's like a wind tunnel in there now. I also decided to use two heat kill switches. One is set 10 degrees higher than the other, so that if one fails the other will still do the job. I am not taking any chances this time. A whole set of the switches cost about $10 from Amazon. The entire repair came to almost $2000 because I failed to engineer in a cheap heat kill switch. Boy do I feel stupid. Anyway, you did a great video. Thanks for sharing it.
Came to comment section to ask if it is safe to store more propane and gasoline in the cabinet... but now seeing this comment it makes me worry lol. With a heat kill switch and a temp monitor do you think it would be safe? I could just build a box next to the generator cabinet for those things if needed. Just don't want it to get stolen etc.
@@The_Bearded_Lady I had a 20 lb propane tank stored in the cabinet when it overheated. It didn't blow up, but I think I caught it just before it did. That could have been catastrophic because the cabinet is located about eight feet from my house. Had it blown while I was trying to shut down the generator, I would most likely be dead right now. The temp monitor and the two kill switches definitely add much needed protection. Still, I no longer keep the propane tank inside the cabinet. I have it stored outside the cabinet and I cover it with a small tarp. I only run the generator with propane to avoid carburetor contamination, so I have two 100 lb propane tanks located outside about eight feet from the cabinet and that is also where I put the 20 lb tank. I don't know if you are aware of this, but you can purchase an adapter for the 100 lb tanks that will allow the 20 lb fitting to work on them. So, the bottom line is, my personal recommendation is to put safety first and keep all flammable materials out of the cabinet. When I look back at what happened I am really embarrassed because I should have known better than to risk my life and my families lives on one fan. All mechanical devices are subject to failure and when that failure may result in serious damage or injuries, it's always wise to have at least one back up system in place and never take chances. Boy do I feel stupid, not to mention very lucky. I hope that helps. By the way, check out my channel. I show you how to do your own pest control safely, effectively, and cheaply. I don't' make any money on it. I just like to help people save money. Here's the link to my trailer. It's only 85 seconds long and will take you to my channel. I think it's kind of funny too. You may enjoy it. Thanks. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/UJi8t1SprKU/видео.html
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Did it quiet it more significantly.... in the video it's still too loud, it's going to attract unwanted attention
this guys motto is, "If your gonna do it, do it right the first time" excellent work dude
You been on this video for a week now, we're almost on a first name basis
For the viewers information 70-71 dBA is the normal conversation sound level in an office. So achieving 69 dBA is pretty impressive. Great job and nice work!
Thanks for the useful comment!
@WhyAlways I thought sound decibels are logarithmic and not linear? So that few decibel reduction is noticeable.
Very impressive. For further silencing maybe a couple motorcycle mufflers in line. A shed is super easy to build, but pretty lightweight. Adding some concrete panels inside would help reflect it away from the thin plastic.
@@Vlfkfnejisjejrjtjrie You are correct. A 3 db increase in volume is twice as loud as the previous level. A 3 db drop is a reduction of 50%,
@WhyAlways 10 decibal reduction is apparently a 10 fold reduction in noise acording to Google butif its down to 69 its probably quite enough to live with
Every Family should be a Prepper, and if you can't afford a professional whole house backup generator, this is a great second choice - you do excellent work ! It's good to know construction and electrical skills - always needed skills that serve you well.
in normal countries electricity doesn't come and go on a whim so..
@@leolego2 What is a "normal country"?
I have a Champion 9500/7500 Dual Fuel generator that I want to “hide”. This video is giving me ideas on how to do it. Thanks!
It appears that you really know what you're doing, and that you take great pride in doing the job right! Thanks!
Nice box ! The controlling issue with sound reduction is reducing reflective sound waves. Sound (especially higher frequency) waves travel line of sight. The way to reduce their effect on your ear is to include multiple baffles for the redirection of the sound waves. Sound deadening material is helpful as it is harder to bounce off of a soft surface.
don't even need this, but couldn't stop watching the clean install!
10-4.
Great job. Retired mechanic here and can appreciate good work and you do nice work.
Thanks 👍
I built this same box with no experience. 2012 we lost power to Hurricane Sandy for 2 weeks. I was the only person on my block with power because I had 2 generators one 6500 & 5500. Hating ass jealous neighbors was complaining about noise. Built this box & it did wonders. Only thing I did different was I added a 4inch vent pipe with a 90 elbow just to help with exhaust & getting heat out box.
Noisy inconsiderate ahole!
@@IFIXCASTLES 😆
If the neighbors had generators, I'll guranatee they wouldn't be complaining about any noise.
I'm pretty sure your neighbors weren't bothered by the noise, but by the fact you had everything ready and under control!!!
Similar situation I already had when hurricane Gilbert struck the yucatan peninsula in 1988!!
this might be the coolest "DIY" video i've ever seen on youtube.
Just completed the break-in period and so far the unit is operating perfectly ruclips.net/user/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y . I was amazed by just how quiet this little guy is. I kept having to walk down the driveway to the generator to make sure it was still running. In fact, the most annoying noise coming from the set-up is a high-pitched chirping coming from the pressure regulator on the propane line. I suppose it's possible my other propane-powered generator's pressure regulator is making the same noise, but the generator itself is so loud I've never noticed it. Build quality so far is excellent. My only nit is the service panel is a little tricky to remove. I feel like I might break off one of the plastic tabs when bending it back. I probably just need to work out the technique, so will not hold it against Champion.Next week I intend to fully load the unit to charge a large battery pack and will update this review if there's any problem (3000W continuous load vs a rated 3100W capacity while using propane). Absent any trouble there, I'm 100% pleased with this purchase.
BEST 1 YET…YOU DOCUMENTED the whole Build step by step…NOW THATS A VIDEO and knowledge Share!! THANK YOU!
Beautiful job. I live in a country where electricity is scarce (6-hour outages every day) and I managed to buy 2 generators. I can't get propane cylinders, but I was able to connect the dual fuel system to my home's natural gas line. To achieve this, I had to modify the gas regulator that the generator has. One day I could use it for up to 1 full day with a 70% charge. Many people believe that natural gas cannot be used from the home line, but man does.
Good job!
Good
At least man does !
NG is how all whole house generators (Generac, Kohler, Cummins, Briggs) normally work, at least in North America. I have a 22KW Generac on NG. I also have NG conversion kits on my portable Honda 7KW and 2KW backups.
@@ChatGPT1111 If you're out in the countryside they'll be either diesel or propane for a whole house rig. A friend of mine has a 100KW diesel Generac for their farm/shop. As I understand it, her dad got it at a military surplus sale.
That’s actually a really creative set up. As long as you have enough airflow, I don’t see there being a problem.
Very impressive. Your skills and knowledge cross many different technical arenas. Thank you so much for taking the time to edit and post the video!
Definitely doing something like this to my home. We lost power for several days due to the ice storm couple weeks back.
reading the comments of an impeccable installation, I am amazed at the couch spuds who always have a little bit better idea.
Exactly!
Recommended improvements don't take away from the ingenuity and craftsmanship shown in this video. I'm sure "the couch spuds" hearts were in the right place.
Dude, one word, QUALITY! Both the video and the build!! Great attention to the details!
Excellent work there. Just a little reminder to beginners. As with all adjustments, pay attention to the starting point of the fuel/air screw, so you'll have a reference point, if you get it too far out of adjustment one way or the other. I usually mark the screw head, and the body, frame,etc. of whatever it's attached to.
Its two full turns from tight to sea level and 1/2 turn for every few thousand.
@@fernandizo Thank you
One of the better and complete builds I've seen
Cool build! My key takeaways from this were use of the clamp to adapt the exhaust pipe to the flexible hose, use of the exhaust sealer compound on the joints, wrapping the exhaust with the tape, using the fireblock as sealer, and the spring to center the exhaust pipe in the b vent.
Also the commenter who suggested adding a heat sensor as a kill switch had a very good idea
Awesome attention to detail and craftsmanship. What a lost art in sole proprietor handy man contractors these days. You must be booked up with jobs beyond what you can schedule. Thanks for sharing video.
My thoughts exactly... I would definitely pay for that quality work.
Great video - I just did a similar install only in a home built 4x8 shed. In Houston here too and I agree with your cost assessment. 3 grand and a few minutes to plug in the interlock cable when you need it (once every few years) vs $25k is a no brainer for me! Well done!
THIS INSTALLER IS SO PRECISE AND TALENTED, BUT THINK THE HOME OWNER SHOULD HAVE JUST PURCHASED A KOHLER GENERATOR.
😊😊😊
KOHLER IS 69db.
I saw another video previously showing this idea. I was immediately hooked and have begun collecting materials for my installation. I did underestimate the noise issue. Nice job and a good video. You are truly a craftsman and I'll be watching your other videos.
Thank you for posting this, I have the same generator and I'm planning on converting it to Tri-fuel. Your the only video I could find that shows this generator running on natural gas. I suggest you update your tags for this video to include the modle name of Duromax "XP12000EH" as many owners of this generator who are interested in conversion and can find this video
Thanks, will do
Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are awesome. Hope you made some bad ass money on this.
So professional! And he works alone without cussing!
No cussing!? Now that's just downright Un-American!
No cussing wouldn’t be in my forte, I would have lost my religion 5 minutes into the project. My wife hates to be around me when I start any project. Lol.
@@prestonthomas9406
No cussing ?? That's why there is video editing !! LOL
What a briiliant idea. During a hurricane in NC I used my kid's plastic playhouse they outgrew. Going to need to look into this.
I would suggest adding Rockwool sound absorbing panels to the inside of the foam panels. It would further reduce the sound and they are fireproof.
No, these types of insulation are not going to benefit, only create problems. For the lamen, would you wrap an engine with a blanket to keep it cool from the sun? No. You shade it. Provide air cooling pathways and paint everything you can flat black.
He could have made a top open baffle or shroud around the fan and a bottom open baffle around the inlet too. That would have done a lot for the noise. Felt board (asphalt impregnated board) would have been good for sound deadening.
No, sound absorbing isn't the same as sound blocking. You need mass to block sound, not fluffy insulation.
The answer is the first thing he used, horse mat
@@padraics actually "fluffy" insulation is far superior, but a combination of the two would make fantastic sound deadening.
Haven't yet watched the video as we installed a Tri fuel for an 8700W (yes it is enough for our needs!) generator and have needed it a few times for a day or so in the last 4 years. Great investment IMO
YEAH NEED TO UPGRADE MY HOME WITH SOMETHING LIKE THIS. THIS RECENT ICE STORM AND SNOW HERE IN TEXAS WAS NOT FUN AT ALL.
Exactly. That's why I ended up here. I bought a similar generator. This guy's work is excellent.
I had three pipes burst during the Texas storms and bought a generator this size to mitigate summer outages as well. This guy is a true professional with his work and skills. Badass. I wish he was local.
Yep, we are in Texas also, watched this video a few weeks ago, had decided on a complete home backup system. The wait list is 1+/2022, canceled that and picked up a Winco DP7500 yesterday. Going to build basically the same setup, except I’m going to run about 6 permanent circuits not connected to the normal power. Thanks for the video !
Thanks for typing in caps. Much easier
I will trade you for 106 degrees at midnight with eleven old dogs who could die if you go to work.
Brother, you are a Craftsman. Wonderful work, and very impressive.
Can I just add, you're a badass builder. Please, take the compliment. I can tell you're a humble man. :)
YOU ARE IMPRESSIVE,,, a very smart man that knows his trade. Thank you. I sunsbribed because of this video
i didn't even know you could drill screws into concrete. a true man of the trades here, great vid
Where are you when I need you ?😄 We are currently waiting on our new DuroMax 12000EH generator and I found this video and absolutely love the work you did in setting up this generator with insulated housing. Trying to find a guy like you that seems very skilled will be tough as even I do have this skill set. Great install and video!
Thanks for the comment! Good luck on your install
He did such a thorough job. I just knew we were going to get down to around 40-50db.
It’s nice to see quality work and someone who cares to go above and beyond. I would have like more sound barrier.
Nicely done. With your example and some of the productive comments below, I now can plan my own project.
What a great job. Learned a lot. I just got the Duromax 10,000 duel fuel generator and was looking at a small shed to house it in where it will be used. Never thought of the insulation.
Reading the comments below, it's clear people don't understand wattage ratings. I'm going to use a bunch of you ideas. Thank you for this. And may California one day be spared from the ignorance governing them.
Mine has a duct for the engine cooling fan shroud and the generator cooling inlet directly to the outside via an insulated flex pipe. That insulation helps to reduce the noise as it is trapped by the fiberglass wool. The heat from the engine and generator head helps push the exhaust gasses out of the enclosure via the 8 inch double insulated stove pipe that is close to the exhaust muffler outlet. I'll used ceramic fiber insulation that is rated to 2,400*F to insulate the enclosure and absorb the sound waves in it's loftiness. Versus a solid barrier that will allow sounds to bounce off of it.
Your idea is excellent for the average Joe to do. Not that expensive to make either. Some of us are a little more technically skilled and want to go the extra mile for more added protection in the event the generator "might" catch on fire. As well as the added bonus to help reduce sounds coming from the enclosure. No sense in eating up some electricity with the fan if you have the knowhow to utilize the engine and generator cooling fans.
Nice thing about LP and natural gas, the carburetor never gums up like it does with unleaded gasoline.
"... the carburetor never gums up like it does with unleaded gasoline." I have two m/cs..a '99 Vulcan Nomad1500 and a '80 Honda 900 custom, a Duro Max 5300 gen, and a A-iPower 2300 inverter gen. I put 91 Octane in all of them, plus for over kill add a little Stabil. The 87 Octane ethanol mix will definitely gum up carbs, hoses etc as I have had first hand experience. I find little performance difference between the 87 and the 91, but the biggest upside is that I have yet to have gumming issues using 91 Octane. So yes, LP and NG are cleaner on parts, but for folks that may not avail themselves of those two sources, for whatever the reason, thecan operate with effectively with 91 octane, as a viable option. Just my humble input as a non technical, non mechanic type guy.
Great job thinking through all of the issues with this sort of installation!
Thank you for making this video, great ideas here. You have undoubtedly helped thousands and thousands of DIY.
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Do you have a link for the double wall exhaust system and spring? Also, Did you use the 3” wall thimble for the NG line? Trying to figure what to buy for my 13,000 setup.
At 11:10 you need to put an HVAC air filter between the grilles. Not only will it keep the dirt out but it will also baffle the sound down!
Great job man and well planned 👍👍 I also Converted to Tri-fuel for Natural Gas 3 or 4 years ago
Now I need to Sound Reduction
I'm looking to buy this and do the NG converter instead of buying a tri-fuel. How many watts can you draw on NG compared to propane? Tri-fuel generators seems to loose lot of running watts between the 2. Thanks.
@@urself25 Good question
Every generator is different. Let just say on the Running wattage at 7,000 watts on Gasoline and Propane running watts would be 6,300 watts and on Natural Gas would be 5,700 watts Remaining because Natural Gas is a lot lighter than Propane.
@@Honestandtruth007 Thanks for the reply.
Your idea of the tri fuel generator is perfect. That's been my thought all along living here in Phoenix and your idea of putting it inside that enclosure if excellent. Great idea thank you
I Just finished putting together my set up. I would like to thank you
for your post and some great tips. Looking forward to ERCOT dropping
the ball again this winter. 👍😜
The exhaust pipe extending outside by approx 10 ft. is a good idea, but making it the same dia. as the generator's pipe outlet is causing excessive back pressure to the engine. That's the reason your carburetor settings were initially off. You effectively changed the engine's overall tuning. It would be less restrictive to use a much larger outlet pipe. At least 3" (same dia. as dryer vent you installed. The larger dia won't build as much back pressure and also help keep water out of engine.
You beat me to the punch there that is correct plus causing the overall back pressure on the engine which can cause excessive heat & wear. Nice job though
Purchase a Camco RV exhaust extension kit. It works great, it's easy to install, and will not affect the engine performance.
Makes sense ... I have the same generator and the way I got around it was not making it a perfect seal! I found a connector that slides over the exhaust outlet but it's not clamped down. The enclosure it outside, the side walls are open to air 6" under the roof, it runs with the front barn doors open, so it's ok if the exhaust is not perfect.
I agree
This is awesome! Your work on this is beyond Gold. It's Platinum! Seriously. Well done. You thought it out so well. This popped up since I just bought a similar generator and I was looking at videos. I'm glad it popped up. 👍👍
I do sound attenuation all time. Pretty good job! You could have put baffle boxes on the air intake and exhaust vents, increase the diameter of exhaust line, put a muffler on it too. Since exhaust is point up a rain cap should be used, other wise rain is going to fill up in the engine head or deeper.
Thanks for the tips! I did turn the exhaust tip to a little past 90*
A true Professional Homeowner install. Great idea.
Thanks so much for sharing. You inspired my project and I used most of the same techniques with a few modifications. One thing I added was a bluetooth Govee temperature monitor to watch the inside temp during operation from in the house. So far on a warm day 90 deg. my Duromax XP4850 dual fuel runs at around 110 degrees with all doors closed. Rough sound reduction was from 72 down around 61 db. I have tested on propane and will normally use gasoline. Nice setup and looks great too. Thanks Again.
That is awesome!
Damn good job! Looks very good!
Couple things i would have done different, but i`m not here to correct or bash anyone. I think the gentleman did a fantastic quality job.
This dude is a pro, very detailed installation. Great video
VERY pro! Have rarely seen work this thorough!
69db that’s a super quiet shop vac so that’s a great reduction. customers gen is a super loud and if u made your own box this would prolly be even better. But you have great ideas repurposing stuff. Great video man, men of many trades are hard to find.
Nice work, nice having all the tools to do a job too.
Thanks 👍
Glad to see someone putting some type of cover on these gen's that are not for outdoor use in bad weather. Only thing the inlet receptacle doesn't have an in use cover that is the main thing I see most all of the DIY RUclipsrs doing. They seem to miss the fact that most likely it wont be bluebird sky's when you need your gen. Question what's the 20Lb. tank for?
Thanks for the video. Great attention to detail and showed all the angles and parts that DIY'ers like me will need when implementing this myself. Very helpful.
I did an almost identical project at home a few years back. I used cement board on the inside because I didn't want anything to burn. Biggest noise escape was through the vents. I had to rig an external baffle to muffle the sound.
Good solution, readily available product. Thanks!!
Since it is open upward that way, you need to put a downward bend on the end of that exhaust pipe as it is going to catch rain and send it down to the engine.
Rain cap.
He actually has it pointing out not up.
Not my speed. Buts its nice to see quality installation and craftsmanship! Nicely done, I wish all contractors performed the way you do!
Besides all the comments worth considering, I’d say that a safety shutoff in case of fan failure would be a must, my friend! I do a lot of commissioning and QC not to mention my own setups and safety is always the number one concern. A backup generator is pretty useless on a burned house...
I agree, do you have a product that you use to hook up a high-temp shutoff circuit?
@@unitedstatesofbuild4915 I never had to do this in a DYI situation, so I would go the path of least resistance and try a temp sensor wired to the generator shut-off circuit (the "off" button) to star and try how well it works by unplugging the fan and closing the box and wait. It shouldn't take long...
Yeah imagine if that generator caught on fire and the only way to put it out would be to cut off the natural gas, which is less than 3 feet away. this generator is in the wrong place, also I don’t see the point of putting it on the house except or for aesthetic purposes, I wouldn’t sacrifice safety for that. A plastic shed is going to be an eyesore any where
I hate when skilled people makes things look easy. To cut a straigth line on a board with a circular saw in the air? come on dude. You're an expert.
Great video. And the chain lock plate is a great addition. Thanks.
That enclosure will definitely outlive that generator
Nice job, 12db reduction. Great build. Thanks!
Great job, great video. I have only one criticism. Your ground rod should be tied into the whole house ground at the meter. If you don’t have a concentric ground, you could have issues.
Excellent video, very instructional, very good craftsmanship, glad I came across this installation.
Only thing you might want to do is check to see if neutral is grounded on the generator. If so uncouple the ground from the neutral so that you only have a ground at your electrical panel otherwise you will get current on your ground wire in your cable from the generator to your panel.
Thanks for the video. It's going to be my next project.
Nice job .
First thought I had was .
Ditch the wheels and rubber mount it to the floor .
Impressed on that install!! Nice job!! Still seemed a bit noisy!! I was looking at that same exact generator tonight as a matter of fact!!
I've had for 4 years and no regrets.
It may be, but it's really hard to compare from the video. How the camera records the sound level and how a person standing there perceives the sound level are *usually* two very different things.
Well done sir! Excellent build.
Excellent work! You have several top notch ideas here
Congrats man, what a perfect, professional job you did installing. What was the final cost of this install to the homeowner?
I’ll like to know I live in the eastern part of the state. I would gladly pay this dude trip to install me one.
My 13,000 watt gen overheated and melted my box. DO NOT put your generator in a plastic garbage can hut. Build a solid structure
Any job worth doing is worth doing well. You did well!
Sweet! Very nice install and super informative video.
Really good video. I was able to glean a lot from this. Thank you for sharing.
amazing set up. id rather pay someone to do this for me. this is beyond my skills.
Excellent work - the generator is very loud.
Great job on the install and more video!
So thoughtful on every detail 👍
My kind of install A++
You have a really good idea and are very talented. There is no doubt this system will work out well. One question - Add up the cost of everything you spent, from the generator, pipe, tri-fuel adapter kit, caulks, tools, - everything for the entire project. Wouldn't of been cheaper, faster and easier just to have a Generac Full Home Standby permanent generator? Generac 10kW with Wi-Fi smart phone control starts at $2,759.
Maybe. My part was just what was shown in the video. Id be curious to know the answer too though
Full home will also require a transfer switch... my Generac ATS (automatic transfer switch) was about a thousand. Gas plumbing and electrical hookup will run a thousand or so (there's a lot of wiring to be done to install the transfer switch for whole house), generator pad if you need it. A DIY install, subcontracting out the parts like electrical, can save you a lot of money, but I'd estimate you're still looking at $2-3K on top of the generator itself. I have a Generac 27KW QS (quiet series), which runs about $11K, and my turn-key install was $15K. So $4K of that was the transfer switch, electrical, concrete pad, and gas hookup which was slightly more expensive because the had to have the gas company run a new gas line and meter because my house gas meter was on completely the other side of the house from where my power meter and gen install was. I did my whole house install 11 years ago and have been very happy. You can see the video at ruclips.net/video/dbLVGYW59PY/видео.html
In 2015, I got an estimate from Lowes for a whole house 20kw Generac install w/ transfer switch for $5500. I foolishly didn't want to spend that much. The same install was $10,000 in 2018, and surely more than that today. I ended up buying a Sportsman GENTRI9K tri-fuel portable generator rated at 9000 watts surge/7200 watts run, but surely 25% power loss when running on NG. Price in 2018 was $1500. Can be a little finicky and unstable on NG, but will simultaneously run the fridge, all lights, two fans, sump pump, garage door opener, and two 8000 BTU window AC units. Thinking about buying the Duromax XP12000EH and adding an NG conversion kit.
prettygirlus900 I own the Duromax XP1200EH. A great generator and have also considered a NG hookup to make it tri-fuel. Be sure to do you load calculations carefully as the amount of running current will drop significantly with natural gas through a LP gas system. It would be awful to buy the Duromax , new regulator and adapter kit to end up short and not enough power for a full house backup. Doing the math and load calculations is extremely important.
Really good job. I have the same generator and came up with a similar concept for exhaust ... but I like your's much better ... might redo it before winter. I couldnt find exhaust pipe that fit over the exhaust port. I made a double wall out of a pipe inside a pipe. I used a 2" iron floor flange and 90- degree elbow to exit the box. Inside is 3/4" dia pipe that fits inside. The exhaust pipe I had was the same OD as the exhaust port so I used a connector that slides over it ... You did a very nice job.
I loved the whole idea of trying to suppress the sound, but it seem to only bring it down a few decibels, im not sure if it was all worth the time and money. Thank you for sharing , this help me decide to go with the genetic model .
you cant screw the foam on, sound transfer point. use adhesive.
Decibels are measured logarithmically so 12 Decibels is pretty substantial, but I bet you could get a better decrease with some fine tuning.
Generic can cost $10-15K , this can run from $1500-$2500. Watch more videos, there many ways to do this
At least it's protected from the elements.
That’s a nice looking setup - Because my neighbors are just a few feet away I’d need to find a way to reduce the sound even more I might have to build a concrete box.
Yep use lead, perfect sound insulation. Use sheet lead, want to experiment? Just lay sheet over the wife's food mixer, you'll be surprised. Easy too.
or over the wife....the food mixer is quiet in comparison
3-4" of semi rigid mineral wool panels would be way better on noise reduction I believe. It's also pretty cheap.
4 inches of rock wool all around those walls would make this thing super quiet. The exhaust fan could use a baffle on the outside to block that sound source, without blocking the air flow. Good stuff.
It was pretty ingenious all the work you did thank you for sharing
wow, clean install, all done right.
As it has been said, you can add a muffler to the generator and loose a lot of noise. I'd have to say I would not have spent that much money on such a small reduction in sound. Concrete backer board inside or something else to deaden. The fan turning up and in a flew set up might help. It seems the fan and opposing vent are where the weakest points are. But very professional install for certain.
Great installation and great video. Thanks for sharing
12db reduction is not a "small" reduction in sound. At 69db, it's nearly half the sound level of 80db.
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Super installation job. Looks like professional work neat, clean, and everything works as anticipated. Good job !!
Very impressive! I wonder what the total cost of this installation was? Yes, you'd have a VERY big business doing this here in Texas right now!!! You can start on my house!
Excellent job. Thank you for sharing!
100% no doubt home owner is lucky they found you to carry out their will. Not easy to find people to help w/custom projects. As far as this project I would have kept it a totally temporary installation due to permit codes and home owner insurance etc. If you are going to do a permanent install better to go w/full size "Generac" system that will comply with all the laws and codes. Best Regards.
sorry to over priced!!!!!!!!
I was just talking about putting a generator in one of these storage boxes, then this popped up in my feed. Nice job, and some good ideas in the comments about temp switches. I didn't.see power cables running out of the enclosure. (oh there it is at 20:28)And hopefully not too hard to change the oil in the generator.