Building a quiet generator shed, part 1

I’m building a whole house quiet generator shed. Many years ago, I attempted to make a generator run more quietly. While it wasn’t a total failure, I didn’t get the results I was hoping for. Since then I’ve rethought the avenue I pursued in order to achieve sound suppression while the whole house generator u is s running. I am certain that I can’t eliminate all the noise, but this generator shed should make a huge difference. #guietgeneratorshed #quietgenerator #howtomakeageneratorquiet
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  • @steelfist65
    @steelfist652 жыл бұрын

    Finally! I've been patiently waiting for this!

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Next three or four videos will be about this.

  • @ChiefAUS
    @ChiefAUS2 жыл бұрын

    I like it so far. Some very good ideas on how to build it. Thanks for getting on with the build.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m really excited about tomorrow’s video.

  • @WillowsGarden
    @WillowsGarden2 жыл бұрын

    Hello BC! Tell Charly hello. Hope your back gets better, that’s painful. Making progress on the shed and shouldn’t be much longer to see it working it’s magic. Good thing you know what your doing. Have a blessed day y’all and be safe!

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fixin to move it up to the house I. A couple more hours.

  • @Jim-fr3gr
    @Jim-fr3gr2 жыл бұрын

    Shed is looking good.Have a great day.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I finish it in the next video.

  • @hawkeye5806
    @hawkeye58062 жыл бұрын

    Glad ya got some cool weather Been waiting on this project Thanks for taking Us along

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Tomorrow’s video , I finish the shed. Today, I’m going to call all my vents and move it to the house.

  • @Big_Johns_Life
    @Big_Johns_Life2 жыл бұрын

    Looks like it's coming along good hope that back gets better soon

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Back is killing me but as long as I can walk, I’m gonna keep moving.

  • @steffannorthcutt
    @steffannorthcutt Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Robert recommended your video to me. This will definitely help 😊😊

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    Жыл бұрын

    He has me email if you have any questions.

  • @espears6606
    @espears66062 жыл бұрын

    I've been looking forward to this build 👍going smooth so far,I know how back pain is BC,it sucks,Iam trying to figure out the logistics on your package,dont lose faith 👊

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Got more work done on it in tomorrow’s video. Today, I’ll be moving it up to the house.

  • @chrisrobinson2112
    @chrisrobinson21122 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done Brad! I really hope your back gets better enough to at least get what you need to get done.

  • @patriots1needed
    @patriots1needed2 жыл бұрын

    Looking great

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TheRedneckprepper
    @TheRedneckprepper2 жыл бұрын

    Thats gonna be cool !

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Just moved it up to the house. That video on Saturday.

  • @greghomestead8366
    @greghomestead83662 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing it when you're done. Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll be done with the shed part today. After the caulk dries, I’ll drag it up to the house.

  • @dannydunnagan3267
    @dannydunnagan32672 жыл бұрын

    Looks good I have been waiting for this video for a while I guess we will build one for mine.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Almost done. As soon as the calling g dries, I’ll be moving it to the house, setting it up on its deck, then driving a ground rod through the floor of it in the ground beneath it. When I get the generator put up in it, I’ll connect it to the ground rod.

  • @trainwon5699
    @trainwon56992 жыл бұрын

    Buddy you are a Jack of all trades👍

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @gregorythomas333
    @gregorythomas3332 жыл бұрын

    I just love finding things to complete a project in my own stash :)

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too?

  • @ladyhawthorne1
    @ladyhawthorne12 жыл бұрын

    That intro is just so sharp! It made me nervous when you were cutting the round flange, watch your fingers!

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    I still have ten fingers!

  • @oldtimerlee8820
    @oldtimerlee88202 жыл бұрын

    Good Thursday Morning to ya. Good, too, to see you've made progress on the shed. Thankfully, the tropics have remained quiet. Let's pray that continues to be the case for this season. FWIW, Looks like I have almost the same exhaust fan. The only difference I see is that mine has a thermostat and came already wired. You're using an much different exhaust system. Mine is a metal dryer vent w/4" piping. Looking forward to seeing part 2. My brother was supposed to come today and finish the odds & ends with mine. I had to cancel. I've got a cold that feels almost as bad as having the flu. (You know what test was negative.) Don't want him to catch this crud. Hopefully we can finish my shed next week. Hope too, that your back is getting better. Hope you and yours have a blessed Thursday.

  • @jjudy5869

    @jjudy5869

    2 жыл бұрын

    You take care and I will be praying for a quick recovery.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tomorrow’s video will show you how ICD I can get sometimes. My exhaust port is most definitely overkill, but I didn’t want to worry about it getting so hot that my shed wall would melt.

  • @espears6606

    @espears6606

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope you feel better Lee

  • @oldtimerlee8820

    @oldtimerlee8820

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jjudy5869 Thank you. Prayers are always appreciated. I hope today is turn around day.

  • @oldtimerlee8820

    @oldtimerlee8820

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@espears6606 Thank you. Hope I can stop carrying a box of Kleenex around with me today. (Can't take high powered decongestants.)

  • @RobbsHomemadeLife
    @RobbsHomemadeLife2 жыл бұрын

    The shed is better than I thought. I have plastic roll-up blinds on my balcony that must be 20 years old at least. the threads are rotting but the actual plastic is still in excellent shape even after daily sun exposure. Some plastic is very tough stuff.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    This should be fine for my life time. It will be on the end of the house that doesn’t get any sun.

  • @abeldeleon3094
    @abeldeleon30942 жыл бұрын

    It's coming along nicely. That new iPhone takes pretty good videos, clear picture. Easy on the back so it doesn't get worse. 👍👍

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m amazed at the picture quality! I’m also amazed at how long it takes to upload a video in 4K. This video took 6 hours to process.

  • @abeldeleon3094

    @abeldeleon3094

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh jeez I didn't realize how long it takes to upload a video.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    In standard definition, it takes about 1 hour but this high def. 4K is worth the additional several hours.

  • @spellenerrer6648
    @spellenerrer66482 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @cavtroopermunoz
    @cavtroopermunoz2 жыл бұрын

    Does the work of three people, well that's all I'm good for today. Lol I always laugh after that part. Genny shed is shaping up BC. 💪👍

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Three very slow people!

  • @williammcilrath905
    @williammcilrath9052 жыл бұрын

    praise the lord finally the generarter shed THANKS BRAD BILL

  • @hardtruth2039
    @hardtruth203910 ай бұрын

    Glad I found your video. I’m in the process or adding and Ecoflow delta pro solar power system and a whole house tri-fuel generator. What a great idea. How has it held up. On the Alabama gulf coast so it needs to be stout enough to deal with rain and wind during a hurricane.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    10 ай бұрын

    I’ve had this for a couple years now. A month ago, we had a tornado come through here, in fact, I’m outside sitting on my gator, taking a break from cutting up trees and dragging them to the fire. This held up perfectly. The power was out for several weeks in some areas around me but I had power every single day. It’s a good feeling having this pay off so well.

  • @NormanMcGregor
    @NormanMcGregor2 жыл бұрын

    WOW! That is a baby Makita Recep saw! Mine is more than twice that size!

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have the big one but this little one came for free with a makita chainsaw.

  • @saltyshellback
    @saltyshellback2 жыл бұрын

    You should paint that generator shack bacon color 😋

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t afford the security detail.

  • @454pakr
    @454pakr2 жыл бұрын

    OH, I forgot you were going to use that shed. Maybe the shed makers will see this video and using your idea, sell a Generator shed.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    I emailed a shed manufacturer and told them what I planned on doing and asked them if they would like to send me a shed in exchange for links to their webstore and mentions throughout the video. They never replied.

  • @454pakr

    @454pakr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bctruck I think it's a very good idea and could be a good seller. Their LOSS!

  • @williammcilrath905
    @williammcilrath9052 жыл бұрын

    good idea inside out Brother Brad Bill

  • @ArkansasPrepper
    @ArkansasPrepper2 жыл бұрын

    Brad, Do you have a link for that fan?

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep. This is it. amzn.to/3AYh6Vn

  • @loubzac3
    @loubzac32 жыл бұрын

    Looking good! Spray foam in the plastic wall would stiffen up.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dang! I should have thought of that! If this doesn’t work, I’ll do that.

  • @GMan-Pierce
    @GMan-Pierce Жыл бұрын

    Love the white plastic 2 piece air return vent you used. I saw in your post that you got it from Lowes. I can't find it. Could you send me a link or tell me the actual brand/model it is. That is exactly what I've been looking for to finish up my generator shed. Thanks,

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    Жыл бұрын

    www.lowes.com/pd/Ekena-Millwork-16-in-W-x-24-in-H-Vertical-Surface-Mount-PVC-Gable-Vent-Functional-w-2-in-W-x-1-1-2-in-P-Brickmould-Frame/1001584334

  • @BlackHillsDave
    @BlackHillsDave2 жыл бұрын

    Hi BC, What size fan did you use and what size air intake vent did you use? Also do you have links? Love your videos! Thanks

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    The vent is 16x24 and I got it at lowes. This is the fan here. amzn.to/3cdAZgp

  • @BlackHillsDave

    @BlackHillsDave

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bctruck Thank you very much! Keep up the great video's!

  • @Iam1uglyguy
    @Iam1uglyguy2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, @11:14 it doesn't look like the cover for the wire box is on flush. Maybe it is just optical.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    I fixed it later. It was supposed to go under some tabs and I had it resting on them.

  • @Iam1uglyguy

    @Iam1uglyguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bctruck I figured it wouldn't get by you. It is hard to film and work on stuff.

  • @AnnBearForFreedom
    @AnnBearForFreedom2 жыл бұрын

    Beware lumber sticker shock.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll know soon. I have to buy enough to build a small back porch.

  • @swoodard429
    @swoodard4292 жыл бұрын

    Can you provide the make model of the shed you purchased? I’m having a hard time finding a shed that won’t break the bank for my Duromax 13k which is 30x30

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine is a craftsman which I doubt is made anymore. I found mine on Facebook marketplace for 75 bucks. I would watch Craigslist, and Facebook marketplace.

  • @Mayhemcountryliving
    @Mayhemcountryliving2 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting on this video series to start now I can start stealing your ideas.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    These are all ideas I got from the interwebs so you’ll be stealing from a thief!😂

  • @Boobtube.
    @Boobtube.2 жыл бұрын

    I love the side comments, close enough for Govt. work, Side man boob, Snowflakes, etc. You sound like me, except the side man boob part, as I'm not fat {yet} LOL

  • @mikereitano1055
    @mikereitano10552 жыл бұрын

    What size shed did you use?

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure the cubic feet but it is larger than the common one that most folks seem to use for a shed. I found this on marketplace for 75 bucks.

  • @Cenlalowell
    @Cenlalowell2 жыл бұрын

    Whats the name of that vent your using?

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s a gable end vent that I got from lowes. It’s about 16 inches by 24 inch’s.

  • @rsandi9646
    @rsandi96462 жыл бұрын

    Will you have a shady place to set your shed? It really absorbs the sun's heat. The sun beating on it raises the temperature inside well above the temperature outside.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    It won’t get any sun at all on the north end of the house where it’s going.

  • @Thewrightstuff777
    @Thewrightstuff7772 жыл бұрын

    It’s a Bro. No, it’s a Manzierre!…I just need a little support…

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Serenity now!!!!

  • @swedesamurai3331
    @swedesamurai33312 жыл бұрын

    Comment

  • @williammcilrath905
    @williammcilrath9052 жыл бұрын

    what about spray foam in the cavities? Bill

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s too late now but would have been a great idea.

  • @ladyhawthorne1

    @ladyhawthorne1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bctruck Just a few drill holes and poke the spray nozzle inside.

  • @northcountry32
    @northcountry322 жыл бұрын

    Those screws never start that easy!!! lol

  • @dragonslayer19695
    @dragonslayer196952 жыл бұрын

    Calm Down Brad, Don't get too excited. LOL And it's to good for Government Work, LOL... Should have went to the end of the bench and hung the flange over it while cutting the round piece.... Why not cut down those pieces you were going to use on the inside instead of buying plywood?

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @dontblameme6328
    @dontblameme63282 жыл бұрын

    Why not build your own box for a third of the price?

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    I gave 50 bucks for this. How do you figure I could build a box for less? Why not make your own clothes and save money? Why not work on your own car? Why not build your own house?

  • @asaadalsulaiman6746
    @asaadalsulaiman6746 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job, but I would go solar it’s cheaper on the long run I think.

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    Жыл бұрын

    It would cost upwards of $20,000 to have enough solar to power my house. I’m into this whole house generator about 1500 bucks total, plus, If I sell my house, I can take it with me.

  • @asaadalsulaiman6746

    @asaadalsulaiman6746

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bctruck 5000 wats solar on the market nowadays sold for around 4000 bucks installed, clean silent and no worries about shift. All up to where you buy from.

  • @asaadalsulaiman6746

    @asaadalsulaiman6746

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bctruck and you can take with you if you move out

  • @asaadalsulaiman6746

    @asaadalsulaiman6746

    Жыл бұрын

    Also count the fuel cost and maintenance you may find solar is a less headache to you and your pocket 🙂

  • @bctruck

    @bctruck

    Жыл бұрын

    @@asaadalsulaiman6746 5000 watts isn’t even entry level. You haven’t figured in the enormous expense of batteries and charge controllers your argument is now mute because your being 100% disingenuous in order to support a failed argument. Buh by.