Tremendous difference between having it without and with insulation. Great job!

Good enclosure but still very loud. Tolerable as you put it. I've seen a few videos about generator noise and the best enclosure was made by a Taiwanese farmer made of wood with a double cover with holes in alternate places to let out the heat and noise. Seems noise doesn't like to change direction so putting holes in different areas greatly reduces the sound. Your's look much better but his was much quieter. I would go with the much quieter one myself. Total cost for his was about $150. Thanks for sharing...

Great setup. Thanks for sharing.

Put the rock wool on the roof of the box as well. That stuff eats sounds. Nice job

@dannydeutsch279

2 жыл бұрын

I want to do this, but I am using osb do you think I can glue this insulation to OSB?

great job, the insulation was a type i hadn't seen utilized.

Nice, that worked out really well.

Robert " that worked out well " Cuthill

Nice build

We are experiencing the longest blackout since we lived here in 12 yrs. 3rd day now and everything running great. I had to run out and get some extra motor oil for it, so I should of had extra on hand. A small amount if plastic ( about 1 in.) melted above the muffler exhaust. I could have opened up the cutout in the plastic for the exhaust a little more and used a larger piece of metal panning to carry the vent. That's about it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed at this point.

@henrycruz45cal

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the follow up!

@DrewDeGraff

5 жыл бұрын

Why not use 4" gas vent pipe, like what is used to exhaust gas water heaters. Its double walled so it it should not melt your box.

Nice setup

now you just have to make a box for that box ;)

I was able to achieve a 100% reduction in noise, with only one part. I installed a remote kill switch!

@bluemouse5039

3 жыл бұрын

I was bothered by hearing the constant annoying loud noise that would drone on and on that would get on my nerves . even the neighbors began complaining because of the racket , and invented a sound reduction unit, it fits right over my wife's mouth.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

Good ideas, would love to see a clip on how you hooked to inside panel. BTW, I suggest you get some screen wire and cover ALL holes, I recently purchased a property with a B&S propane generator, I removed the covering and insects, dirt dobbers had went in tru the vent holes and built up nests inside, also from cutting grass with my mower, the mower had thrown grass clippings etc. into the housing through the vents. BTW, would also like to know the part numbers/sizes/identification of your connections from gen to the house. Thanks

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety instructions. Be safe. Thank you

The rockwool seems to make a big difference in reducing the loudness. Other Suncast shed generator videos showed an attractive looking setup like yours but with far less loudness reduction.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is a very important reminder for everyone. This is only a safety reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

Thanks! I will check it out.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

⚠️ Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: make sure you are aware of all the warnings. This is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands. Thank you and be safe

Seemed a little hard starting for a newer Generac. I pulled my ten-year-old Troy-Bilt out a couple of days ago to do some welding hadn't used it or change the fuel in it for a year and if fired on the second pull. I like you generator house oh, I've been setting up a similar small-scale version for my RV using a champion inverter generator.

@robertcuthill8484

4 жыл бұрын

@Son of Liberty- Since it wasn't started for a while I gave it 3 light pulls just to get the internal parts lubricated. Then hard pulls to actually start the motor. On another note the generator setup and N.G conversion was new at that time and I was giving it 5 seconds of priming. That was too much. Since then I've reduced that to 2 seconds priming and it starts easier. You may not think it but you can "flood" the engine with N.G. just as you can flood an engine with gasoline.

Update: I went out to check the oil level.and it needed to be topped off after 12 hrs.straight run. I noticed that some dust from the insulation is starting to collect inside. I guess from the fan pulling all that air past the insulation. Not a huge deal but I will probably add metal panning to the interior when this blackout is over.

@rayh2535

3 жыл бұрын

Nice build. I haven't built mine yet but i was planning to use fsk foil faced rotten cotton and fsk foil tape then cover that with Homasote. not sure if humidity would cause it to mold. I'm thinking of building mine out of steel studs and PVC board

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

very cool

Awesome.Build a sunroof, and your good.

Unfortunately, that plastic housing will start to decay rather quickly in just a few years time when exposed to the outside elements. How do I know this? From experience. I think wood material would have been a better choice.

Great box! Thanks for sharing. I'm planning one now after we recently lost power for 5 days due to a storm that caused a number of down power lines from trees. The generator was a life saver but we know how loud they can be, and I had to quickly throw up a vented tent to protect it from rain one night. I was thinking of using RockWool as well after some research. Curious... have you ever measured the decibels with the shed opened and closed?

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. All the generator safety tips should not be ignored or else it can be dangerous if you don’t use your generator carefully. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

Put insulation on floor and ceiling of this box. Put rubber pads under wheels of generator

Robert you mentioned that this model of Suncast is discontinued. I am looking for the interior dimensions of the shed you used. I can look this up if you have the model no. or even better if you can provide the interior dimensions. I want a shed about the same size. Thanks.

Looks awsome. Did you have to plug the fuel line that went from the gas tank to the carb? I was thinking of removing my gas tank aswell. Thanks

@robertcuthill8484

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I did plug the fuel line.

That amplifies the low frequency sound. Still loud.

Early in your video you noted a 3/4" x 1/2" galvanized bushing.... You should replace that with a steel bushing!!! The galvanized bushing will deteriorate due to a reaction with gas. NFPA 54 and 58 prohibit use of galvanized fittings and piping in gas systems because of this reason.

@robertcuthill8484

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks,. You learn something new every day. I'll replace that soon.

@rstephe

5 жыл бұрын

But he is not running gas and there should be no reaction with propane.

@jonsmith2217

5 жыл бұрын

They say with propane no galvanized fittings. brass is okay and black iron. I don't like black Iron because it rusts. I would rather use brass and propane. The government in a state of emergency or natural disaster they feel is bad. like a flood tornado hurricane or anything else they can cut the natural gas off, water and electricity. And then everyone with generators will be in a panic that rely on natural gas. A few years ago I saw the government declare a state of emergency in a area with a light dusting of snow it wasn't even icy. It was ridiculous maybe the local government did that to get some money and funding from the big government. And politicians can take this money where the promise to repay it and never repay it like usual. If it was me I would keep a natural gas line unhooked from my generator. Check out the stories of homes with a rare occurrence of high pressure natural gas that went past the regulator and filled up the homes with natural gas and exploded. Several homes exploded and caught on fire in different areas before. It's a pretty rare occurrence but it has happened it's better to be safe than sorry. And this is very dangerous if this happens there will be no homes left in some cases.

I am very glad I found your video just orederd the gp 5500 geni I wanted one with LP but they all was off brand and went with the generac for service. Thought I would be without the LP until seen your video am thrilled I can use LP question is how does it run on LP and any issues by doing so.

@robertcuthill8484

6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. No, no problems so far. If you add the tri-fuel conversion kit be sure to break it in using Gasoline. Than switch over to the Lp. When you first convert it, the LP regulator will need to be adjusted. Once you have it tuned in there is a lock nut to keep that setting adjustment. After that it's just a matter of priming the carb. with lp at start up. There is a push button on the reg. that allows free flow LP into the carb.. For mine I hold it in and count to about 4 and than pull.

@kash7865

6 жыл бұрын

Also you said that the exhaust got the plastic a little to warm what I am going to use is a wood pellet stove through the wall thimble double pipe and insulated Lowe's has them for around 50 bucks this may help someone else. Again Thanks

Pllease show details on how u made the exhaust connect with the magnet. I read a lot of people doing it but i have no idea how. Thanks

@bayoubullion7024

4 жыл бұрын

That's my next question on where in the world are person finding those caps to put the magnet on that holds to the exhaust? I've got a similar situation and the same exhaust, but a different idea to go out the shed and using a square piece of concrete board on both sides so no plastic is near or touching any plastic!!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping your family safe when using generators. Hope this advice helps and be safe

Very impressed with your setup! How often do you have to change the oil running natural gas? Local small engine mechanic said i should run synthetic after break in.

@robertcuthill8484

6 жыл бұрын

@Donavan F I'm not sure of the hours run time between oil changes. It was in the manual but I forgot exactly what it was now. We had a blackout for 5 days and I changed the oil every 48 hrs of run time. I used reg, oil but I should research the synthetic oil a bit more. I went with what the mfg. suggested to use.

@robertcuthill8484

6 жыл бұрын

I just checked with Generac and the suggested oil is straight 30w above 40 F and 10w30 below 40F. Change oil every 200 hrs. of run of time after the initial 8 hr. break in period.

Very nice. I think ill try this! Was it $1800 including the generator, inlet circuit and interlock?

How has the insulation held up? Do you think I could use high strength high temp spray adhesive to attach that same insulation you used to OSB? Thanks

@robertcuthill8484

2 жыл бұрын

Over time the insulation has gotten a bit loose and some sections do fall out of place. I would suppose a quality contact adhesive would work. Something like chicken wire could also be secured over the insulation to keep it in place.

Great build! Did the magnet stop working bc I wanted to do the same thing and I read that heat will destroy the magnetism. Thank you

@robertcuthill8484

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm really not sure about the magnet losing it's magnetism b-c the generator set up has stayed in the same configuration since first installed. BTW- just to mention, it seems Suncast has stopped making that model of storage container so you may need to do something else about the housing.

@1984bgonzalez

4 жыл бұрын

robert cuthill Thank you good to know

Why would you want the exhaust just below the inlet? Wouldn't it suck up the hot exhaust into the intake?

@robertcuthill8484

2 жыл бұрын

That is an exhaust fan just above the engine exhaust. The intake vent is on the opposite side.

This is cool. What was the adapter you used to run gas? Can you still use gasoline?

@robertcuthill8484

7 жыл бұрын

Sure you can still use gasoline. I only removed the gas tank b-c of increased air flow. It's a US Carburation tri fuel kit. Gasoline, N.G, and propane will all work. I did a quick KZread vid. on the tri fuel kit too .

Make a DB test loud

How is that rare earth magnet holding up? I've tried using a round rare earth magnet and the heat de-magnatized!!!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

What model of the Suncast shed did you use?

@robertcuthill8484

4 жыл бұрын

I just looked and it seems that exact model may be discontinued by Suncast.

The word you're looking for is angle-iron.

I would be concerned about the heat melting the plastic housing. I suppose as long as you have the fan running it wouldn't be a problem but the fan could stop working.

@robertcuthill8484

7 жыл бұрын

I ran the generator for 5 days straight and the only effect the heat had was around the engine exhaust (dryer vent). The plastic got a little warped in one spot so I used a larger piece of metal panning in that high heat area to carry the vent. I didn't think that was too bad though considering the continuous length of time it ran. Originally there was only about 1/2 in clearance where the metal exhaust exits through the plastic wall. That was just too close. The fan itself moves a LOT of air so fresh is always coming through the box as the hot is being blown out. So the only small problem was that one hot spot at the exhaust location.

@RBDinNC

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Not to wear out my welcome but I have a couple more questions. Did you just use friction to hold the insulation or some kind of adhesive. If so, what kind? Also, what fan did you use and where did you get it?

@robertcuthill8484

7 жыл бұрын

Yea, I used spray adhesive to tac it on. I still want to add galvanized metal duct panning to the interior walls.

@robertcuthill8484

7 жыл бұрын

The fan is from Amazon. 10 in.w/louver. I think I paid about $150. The 1/2 in gas line, 10-3 w/ground wire, outside 30a wall box, watt meter, 12' 30a, line from gen. to house connection all came from Amazon.

Great job. What magnets did you use for the exhaust? I'm going to be doing this project and my main concern is figuring out the exhaust

@robertcuthill8484

2 жыл бұрын

@ Greg Decarolis I used a neodymium magnet. But the fact that my gen. is a pull start securing the gen. frame to the floor of the housing with metal straps or brackets or something would be a good idea also. That way everything stays in place and you wouldn't need the magnet.

@FOXPWR93

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertcuthill8484 ok thanks for responding

Hello, enjoyed your video, my 5500 Duromax is due in tomorrow, can you run your water heater with nothing else powered long enough to get a shower and maybe wash a few dishes ?

@robertcuthill8484

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Both my water heater and house heat run on natural gas so I can't say from personal experience about electric water heat, which I'm guessing you are referring to. If that's the case then check the tag on your w.h. for wattage. With a 5500 watt gen. I wouldn't go over 4500 watts just to be safe. ( according to Google a 40 gal. elec. water heater uses about 4500 5500 watts). So that's cutting it close.

@jimgresham5529

Жыл бұрын

@@robertcuthill8484 Thanks so much.

@jimgresham5529

Жыл бұрын

@@robertcuthill8484 Thanks for your prompt reply.

Very nice

@robertcuthill8484

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave

@bayoubullion7024

4 жыл бұрын

Is that snorkel still working properly? I have concerns of it maybe dryrotting or getting to soft and breathing pieces off and getting into the carburetor or the engine?

@robertcuthill8484

4 жыл бұрын

@@bayoubullion7024 We had a 2 hr. P.F. last week and it started/ran just fine. Haven't actually inspected the snorkel but no problems so far.

@bayoubullion7024

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertcuthill8484 That's my next question on where in the world are person finding those caps to put the magnet on that holds to the exhaust? I've got a similar situation and the same exhaust, but a different idea to go out the shed and using a square piece of concrete board on both sides so no plastic is near or touching any plastic!!

@bayoubullion7024

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertcuthill8484 thanx mon ami.

hope your insurance company doesnt find out cuz suspect they will refuse any kind of claim even an unrelated one

@ryan74701

3 жыл бұрын

oh shut up dude

What size is your intake register and duct on the inside. Where did you get them. I looked at home depot and they do not have anything that looks like the size you used.

@robertcuthill8484

7 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure it's a common 4x10 boot with a 6 x12 return grill over it.

@bayoubullion7024

4 жыл бұрын

I looked for that 4" cap also at home depot and they didn't have any such thing and said they never did or he had never seen one? I'm want to exhaust mine in a similar fashion! Nice job and I'm getting this suncast www.suncast.com/outdoor-storage/sheds/horizontal-sheds/bms4700.html and I didn't see a floor model? I wanted to see if a 12" × 12" would be overkill or would it be to big? I plan on making a backing to make it stronger to hold so the weight of either 10×10 or 12 × 12 exhaust attic fan should hold fine..What's your thoughts? I live in South East Louisiana and it's hot and humid as hell and that's another reason why I was thinking of using a 12"× 12" fan

And that gets enough air through that little 4” dryer vent ?

@robertcuthill8484

4 жыл бұрын

4" dryer vent is more then enough as an exhaust for the muffler. Most auto exhaust tail pipes are only 1 1/2 in. so 4 in. it's more then plenty. Thanks for asking

@unclefester6501

3 жыл бұрын

What about the cooling air inlet?

I'm really interested in your build but I need to know the dB before/open & after/shut. My city has code compliance noise limits & I have to drop my generator noise level 20 or more dB. Do you have, or can you get, that info?

@dirtydon8661

3 жыл бұрын

They worry about sound levels during a disaster?

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety warnings. Thank you and be safe

@mosler302

3 жыл бұрын

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast ... thanks, but the generator comes with safety instructions & the city's code enforcement inspects the final installation to make sure it operates in a safe manner for everyone involved. The city also gives the homeowner a sheet summarizing safe operation.

@mosler302

3 жыл бұрын

@@dirtydon8661 ... a disaster hasn't ever happened here in my lifetime, but there's more & more power outages every year. We had 2 separate outages go 2 days each last summer, & they've already warned us there's going to be outages again this summer. Heck if I'm going to lose a big freezer & fridge full of food. Plus... this is California, whacky California. I can assume since the OP didn't respond to my post that he can't meet the requirements

$1800 bucks!!! Seems like you could have bought a standby for not much more. But hey then you wouldn't be able too build this yourself. Nice Job!!👍

@robertcuthill8484

5 жыл бұрын

It was actually $1500 total. I saved at least $2000.00 compaired to the cost of a Generac with installation.The cheapest unit is $2800 plus $1000-1500 for the install

@jonsmith2217

5 жыл бұрын

I remember coming across a small stand-up stand-alone generator by Briggs & Stratton. It was about half the size of a regular standalone generator or a third smaller about. I think it was about 7000 - 8000 Watts and about $1,800 but I'm pretty sure that wasn't with a transfer switch hoses and a few other things. Lowe's had this unit but you would get hit pretty hard by the time you get it out the door and taxes. Of course I have seen it online but I don't remember if that's the shipping handling and Freight included. Luckily I'm able to get by with a lot smaller generator on propane. Also on another comment I said in a natural disaster or state of emergency like a tornado, hurricane, flood, snow storm or gas leak they could cut your natural gas, water and electricity off. And most of these utilities are now controlled by satellite like my water and electricity. And I'm sure Natural Gas will probably be controlled by satellite next if it's not already that way.

@malcolmgregoire1019

4 жыл бұрын

I've priced Kohler and Generac standby generators and I got estimates of anywhere from $8000-$10000 installed. This solution is way more cost effective.

@jonsmith2217

4 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmgregoire1019 I agree the big ones burn too much fuel and you need a smaller one anyway even if you have a big 8 thousand watts in above generator.

Did u ground the generator!

@robertcuthill8484

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I did use a ground rod. Forgot to mention that in the video. @2:30 you can see the top of the 8' ground rod and clamp. Thanks for asking.

I didn’t hear you say anything about a disconnect or main breaker. I live in Fla. and a utility worker was killed because someone’s generator was back feeding the power lines.

@robertcuthill8484

4 жыл бұрын

@Thomas Smith Thanks for bringing up this most important issue. I addressed this near the end of the video @11:25. I used a certified disconnect (lock out) between the main "In" breaker and the generator feed breaker so there is no chance of power being feed back into the lines when the generator feed breaker is in the "on" position..Long story short you can have either the generator feed breaker on or the utility "main" on but never both at the same time.

@robertcuthill8484

4 жыл бұрын

Here's the link to where I ordered the interlock from. www.interlockkit.com/