Great job only problem I see is the grounding rod, I would of converted to Floating neutral and when your connected to your house via inlet box your generator with be bonded through the main panel, most states code is only 1 bonding point.
Cheapest sound deadening - 2 x 4 ceiling tiles. Easily cut to fit, fireproof, good at dampening noises. Also, in your third video, comments are turned off. You can kill a lot of the remaining noise by building a baffle around the two vents on the ends. Just a rectangular box lined with ceiling tile, so the sound has to make some turns on the way out. And an additional muffler on the exhaust will also help. Maybe 5 gallon bucket filled with insulation and a perforated pipe running down the middle like a glas-pac muffler. You can probably get the noise level down to 70 right next to the box. If the wheels interfere with the insulation, take them off and put it on wood blocks. It doesn't need wheels inside that shed.
You did a good job kind Sir. With one caveat. I wish you had rotated your camera 90°; So the video will fill our monitors totally! Please do it Sir. Many people do not like black over 2/3rd of the picture. And only see 1/3rd picture! For what's it worth!
The hush mat is a great idea for sound proofing. I would imagine that if your power is out your neighbors power is too. They'd probably understand the noise. But then again, I don't live in California. We had severe thunderstorms rip through our area last month which knocked our power out for 50 hrs, you couldn't drive down the road with out hearing gennies running from just about every home on my street.
I’m not a woodworker. Wish there was a premade wood shed like this one on the market. There’s a guy with a video that made a steel shed for his generator. It’s like a tank. But too much for me. Hahaha
Those I don’t have a link for because I picked them up at the home store, either Home Depot or Lowe’s. They are common and there are several different styles and manufacturers so you can take your pick of what you like best
Those I don’t have a link for because I picked them up at the home store, either Home Depot or Lowe’s. They are common and there are several different styles and manufacturers so you can take your pick of what you like best
Joe, how about the rubber mats to place under the geneerator under the shed to see if it diminishes the vibration and some of the noice. Just athought.
that is a great idea, I might just do that. One thing I didn't mention in the video is on the underside of the shed floor I sprayed clear flex seal, so I hope that's doing something, I'm not sure. But I think the mat idea will give me results I can hear, or not hear. LOL
@@joemarino7430 I think we both are thinking right. Thank you for posting and helping me complete my shed build out. I amhappy with my Forman tri fuel. Costco had good prices. $699 +tax
I always see everyone connecting an exhaust extension on these sheds. Do you think that with the amount of air flow the fan is producing that it would be enough to also suck out the exhaust and heat? Just wondering if anyone has tried this without putting a separate exhaust extension.
No it’s not, I believe. Once I had the clamp come loose and it filled the shed with so many fumes and smoke the fan was not dissipating it. Plus the exhaust is extremely hot and it needs to be directed away from the plastic. This project wasn’t much of a unique project I followed the many similar vids. Maybe if I had to do it again I might use wood or metal to make it more professional. The metal infused hush mat is really holding up and insulating.
Great Video.... I have the same exact Generator and before buying the shed you bought I want to check something first to make sure mine will fit the shed. I bought the wheel kit from Harbor Freight also but my tires look thicker than yours. My tires are 3 inches thick and measuring how wide my Generator is measuring across the Generator from the outside left wheel to the outside right wheel I have 28 1/2". Will this measurement let my Generator fit in the plastic shed ? ( I do not know the inner measurements of the shed you bought ) thanks
I wish I bought the 10” wheels. I have the 8”. And if I had more room in my yard I would have gotten the bigger shed. My set up It’s a tight fight I only have like an inch to spare on both sides. Lastly if you can. Make the deck of the shed ground level or install some type a ramp. It’s hard to even roll this over even a 2-3 inch step up.
I wish I could post some pics. The inside depth is 28”, I am left with an 1/12 of space to clear my wheel nut when the door is closed. My 8” wheels are 2” thick including the axle nut.
Take off the wheels. They are not needed inside that shed. Put that end of the generator on wooden blocks and stick the wheels under the gen. If needed, they're right there.
No I didn’t. Because I couldn’t find any info on its heat resistance. I did see online that the dynamat is used in engine compartments and around catalytic converters so I figured it would be enough for a generator. Yes it’s expensive but the link in the description is all you need. One box was enough
My gen keeps turning off after about 30min. Mine is the new predator 9500 inverter. If i keep the doors open its fine. My guess is...its not getting enough air.
Yeah sounds like you’re right. The new inverter gens. Have panels all around the gen probably to keep the sound level down. But they probably also trap more heat too. You’ll have to come up with a better system for more airflow. Maybe go with a bigger shed
You identified the problem. In my case I installed a high temp cutoff switch (122F) and installed it at the exhaust end of the generator directly to the frame and it kept shutting the generator down. I moved it to the inverter end and insulated the switch from the frame with foam rubber. It did much better. I installed a sensor push remote thermometer and when closed up the compartment I got close to the shutoff temperature so I will likely end up with a higher temperature switch (55C or 131F). It is trial and error. 50C was suggested on a youtube video but it you think about it and pop open the hood on your car on a hot day the heat in the compartment is pretty intense and there is no engine damage. In my case I use a 12" louvered fan. In your case to cut down on heat do things like shorten the exhaust inside the compartment. Shield the exhaust, if possible. (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D4783OK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). This is one example. The other possibility is to increase the ventilation with additional fans or increased vent size. Try to find out what is the temperature shutoff setting on that generator. It will give you an idea of the magnitude of the problem. Often mfrs. don't volunteer this info as they frown on generator sheds.
@@cayrick Thanks for the great info and response. I recently added a 12in exhaust fan and has not shut off since. What temps would you say are ideal for an enclosure? I live in texas so its extremely hot down here. The highest reading ive had inside the small shed has been 99f.
@@taylorcampbell985 after all this time it’s holding tight holding strong and has impaled or anything. I’m pretty impressed. the only thing I might do in addition is spray more spray foam between the walls of the plastic shed because when I did it originally, it was too hot outside and it all melted
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Yes I did. I put fire block foam (spray kind) in the air gap between the walls. There are holes you can put the hose thru and fill the gap as much as it will go. The hard foam I did not consider because I don’t have a lot of room around the generator. I bought the smaller shed and the generator just fits with just an inch to spare on each side. If had had a bigger yard that would fit the bigger shed then yes I would’ve used that foam with the metal reflective material on it. So instead I used the dynamat that is rated to be used around a catalytic converter
Great job only problem I see is the grounding rod, I would of converted to Floating neutral and when your connected to your house via inlet box your generator with be bonded through the main panel, most states code is only 1 bonding point.
Forget my last message, I didn't see your last message before I wrote again. Thanks for the information and you have a great rest of your day
Thanks you too
Cheapest sound deadening - 2 x 4 ceiling tiles. Easily cut to fit, fireproof, good at dampening noises.
Also, in your third video, comments are turned off. You can kill a lot of the remaining noise by building a baffle around the two vents on the ends. Just a rectangular box lined with ceiling tile, so the sound has to make some turns on the way out. And an additional muffler on the exhaust will also help. Maybe 5 gallon bucket filled with insulation and a perforated pipe running down the middle like a glas-pac muffler. You can probably get the noise level down to 70 right next to the box.
If the wheels interfere with the insulation, take them off and put it on wood blocks. It doesn't need wheels inside that shed.
I’ll remember these ideas and pass them along to anyone seeking it.
You did a good job kind Sir. With one caveat. I wish you had rotated your camera 90°; So the video will fill our monitors totally! Please do it Sir. Many people do not like black over 2/3rd of the picture. And only see 1/3rd picture!
For what's it worth!
I’ll remember the video position for the next video. Thanks for the tip.
Sometimes when I do that the video ends up sideways but I’ll try it again.
@@joemarino7430 Awesome kind Sir.
The hush mat is a great idea for sound proofing. I would imagine that if your power is out your neighbors power is too. They'd probably understand the noise. But then again, I don't live in California. We had severe thunderstorms rip through our area last month which knocked our power out for 50 hrs, you couldn't drive down the road with out hearing gennies running from just about every home on my street.
I heard about hush mat. I think they are more cost effective
I heard about the stories of people in the middle of the night stealing generators. Because the sound draws their attention.
Really nice build. I’ve watched a lot of these and yours is really good
Hey thank you very much. I did my best and if I had to do it again I would use wood shed. Better sound protection.
@@joemarino7430 wood is better, this one is cheaper but I think when I move and build mine I’ll go with wood too
I’m not a woodworker. Wish there was a premade wood shed like this one on the market.
There’s a guy with a video that made a steel shed for his generator. It’s like a tank. But too much for me. Hahaha
@@joemarino7430 me either. I know they do make some mini wood sheds but I can imagine about the metal one
Great video that Dynamat is not cheap but it’s a good product have it through my 59 Chevy wagon
The dynamat puts weight on the plastic
Good innovations. Please post a link or description for the propane port and generator cord ports installed on the lower left side panel. Thanks
Those I don’t have a link for because I picked them up at the home store, either Home Depot or Lowe’s. They are common and there are several different styles and manufacturers so you can take your pick of what you like best
Those I don’t have a link for because I picked them up at the home store, either Home Depot or Lowe’s. They are common and there are several different styles and manufacturers so you can take your pick of what you like best
What are these called sir
Joe, how about the rubber mats to place under the geneerator under the shed to see if it diminishes the vibration and some of the noice. Just athought.
that is a great idea, I might just do that. One thing I didn't mention in the video is on the underside of the shed floor I sprayed clear flex seal, so I hope that's doing something, I'm not sure. But I think the mat idea will give me results I can hear, or not hear. LOL
@@joemarino7430 I think we both are thinking right. Thank you for posting and helping me complete my shed build out. I amhappy with my Forman tri fuel. Costco had good prices. $699 +tax
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I will also be publishing a three year follow up to this generator shed build very shortly
Very good ,going to give it a try, thanks.
Good luck
I always see everyone connecting an exhaust extension on these sheds. Do you think that with the amount of air flow the fan is producing that it would be enough to also suck out the exhaust and heat? Just wondering if anyone has tried this without putting a separate exhaust extension.
No it’s not, I believe. Once I had the clamp come loose and it filled the shed with so many fumes and smoke the fan was not dissipating it. Plus the exhaust is extremely hot and it needs to be directed away from the plastic. This project wasn’t much of a unique project I followed the many similar vids. Maybe if I had to do it again I might use wood or metal to make it more professional.
The metal infused hush mat is really holding up and insulating.
@@joemarino7430 Thanks for that feedback! That’s exactly what I was looking for.
What did you do to bolt the exhaust fan on without crushing the plastic walls like you mentioned
I just bought standard 2 inch outdoor use nuts and bolts, but did not overtorque them. I tighten them just enough to hold the fan without coming loose
Great Video....
I have the same exact Generator and before buying the shed you bought I want to check something first to make sure mine will fit the shed. I bought the wheel kit from Harbor Freight also but my tires look thicker than yours. My tires are 3 inches thick and measuring how wide my Generator is measuring across the Generator from the outside left wheel to the outside right wheel I have 28 1/2". Will this measurement let my Generator fit in the plastic shed ? ( I do not know the inner measurements of the shed you bought )
thanks
I wish I bought the 10” wheels. I have the 8”. And if I had more room in my yard I would have gotten the bigger shed. My set up It’s a tight fight I only have like an inch to spare on both sides. Lastly if you can. Make the deck of the shed ground level or install some type a ramp. It’s hard to even roll this over even a 2-3 inch step up.
I wish I could post some pics. The inside depth is 28”, I am left with an 1/12 of space to clear my wheel nut when the door is closed. My 8” wheels are 2” thick including the axle nut.
@@joemarino7430 So my tires are thicker than yours making my Generator wider, correct ?
Take off the wheels. They are not needed inside that shed. Put that end of the generator on wooden blocks and stick the wheels under the gen. If needed, they're right there.
Do u have a video of how you did the exhaust if not can u please tell me what u used and how. Thanks
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What is the exhaust setup. Where can I find that
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Did you ever consider a foam application for sound deadening
No I didn’t. Because I couldn’t find any info on its heat resistance. I did see online that the dynamat is used in engine compartments and around catalytic converters so I figured it would be enough for a generator. Yes it’s expensive but the link in the description is all you need. One box was enough
Can install a ground rod with nothing more than a glass of water.
Where did you get the generator wheels?
I bought them at harbor freight
What was the decibel reading with the dynamats installed?
My gen keeps turning off after about 30min. Mine is the new predator 9500 inverter. If i keep the doors open its fine. My guess is...its not getting enough air.
Yeah sounds like you’re right. The new inverter gens. Have panels all around the gen probably to keep the sound level down. But they probably also trap more heat too. You’ll have to come up with a better system for more airflow. Maybe go with a bigger shed
@@joemarino7430 im going to add as many vents as possible. See how that works.
And maybe a couple fans. Maybe an intake fan and exhaust fan.
You identified the problem. In my case I installed a high temp cutoff switch (122F) and installed it at the exhaust end of the generator directly to the frame and it kept shutting the generator down. I moved it to the inverter end and insulated the switch from the frame with foam rubber. It did much better. I installed a sensor push remote thermometer and when closed up the compartment I got close to the shutoff temperature so I will likely end up with a higher temperature switch (55C or 131F). It is trial and error. 50C was suggested on a youtube video but it you think about it and pop open the hood on your car on a hot day the heat in the compartment is pretty intense and there is no engine damage. In my case I use a 12" louvered fan.
In your case to cut down on heat do things like shorten the exhaust inside the compartment. Shield the exhaust, if possible. (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D4783OK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). This is one example.
The other possibility is to increase the ventilation with additional fans or increased vent size.
Try to find out what is the temperature shutoff setting on that generator. It will give you an idea of the magnitude of the problem. Often mfrs. don't volunteer this info as they frown on generator sheds.
@@cayrick Thanks for the great info and response. I recently added a 12in exhaust fan and has not shut off since. What temps would you say are ideal for an enclosure? I live in texas so its extremely hot down here. The highest reading ive had inside the small shed has been 99f.
Update with the dynomat?
@@taylorcampbell985 after all this time it’s holding tight holding strong and has impaled or anything. I’m pretty impressed. the only thing I might do in addition is spray more spray foam between the walls of the plastic shed because when I did it originally, it was too hot outside and it all melted
How long did you have the generator running. How hot did the floor of the shed get directly below the muffler. Awesome build 👏🏾
I have not tested it for that long of a time yet. Surprisingly here in California we haven’t lost power yet this summer. lol.
The floor won't get very hot, most of the heat is generated away from the floor.
You are not using Dynamat on the "roof"?
When I have time I’ll put the Dynaliner
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I think it was this one
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Did you ever consider a foam application for sound deadening
Yes I did. I put fire block foam (spray kind) in the air gap between the walls. There are holes you can put the hose thru and fill the gap as much as it will go.
The hard foam I did not consider because I don’t have a lot of room around the generator. I bought the smaller shed and the generator just fits with just an inch to spare on each side. If had had a bigger yard that would fit the bigger shed then yes I would’ve used that foam with the metal reflective material on it.
So instead I used the dynamat that is rated to be used around a catalytic converter