The kne k knives are amazing my niece loves her pink camo mother inlaw gets hers as a surprise Saturday I think she will love it it came out very nice . Might order my own later. You do fine work thank you
I see so many of these videos where people go to a lot of effort to build a quiet enclosure for an open frame generator that often isnt even an inverter generator. I got a Champion dual fuel 45 inverter genny and used a similar mini shed to hold it. I have an inlet vent down low for fresh air and a fan-operated vent up top for the exhaust to exit but I didn't sound insulate the shed at all. The genny is pretty quiet so that I cant hear it running behind my garage.
Mine ran my entire house for several days nonstop after a tornado wiped out electricity here (except to change oil) I had zero problems. Very happy with this setup and couldn’t even hear it in the house.
I built a portable genny box similar about 9 years back. 4 inch wheels (2 swivel) box 3/4 ply-top lid for gas fill- one end open for exhaust and removal of genny for maintenance - other end 10 inch fan-side small cutout to reach plugs battery and start switch-inside walls have fireproof/soundproof insulation. I can’t remember how many decibels I knocked down but it was quite a lot. Painted box red bricks made a big bad wolf threatening 3 little pigs, kids love it.
Hi BC and Charly! Hope your back is good, sitting on that concrete is not good. You are almost done and did a great job. Thank God you have the ingenuity to make it work. Have a blessed day y’all and be safe!
Yep! Overkill. LOL Mine may be underkill. ??? Good to have your solution in mind, in case I have to beef up my approach a bit. My brother did the electrical side of mine first. The inlet box looks similar. Fortunately I had an old 50 amp mobile home electric service cable. He used that to wire the inlet box and to make the generator service cable. FWIW... Mobile home originally owned by my Grandmother and then my parents. That cable is serving 3 generations. Maybe a 4th if a great nephew uses the left over wire for a welding cable. Anyway, glad to see you're making good progress. Long range forecast is for bad winter, here. Remember well what happened to Texas this past February. Having the generator in place will give you a lot of comfort, both physically and in terms of feeling much better prepared when storms are in the forecast. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Thank you for sharing and for teaching. Hope you and yours have a blessed Friday.
Putting that flex hose on the muffler was no easy quick job, but you made it work. Sitting on that concrete floor is not doing your back any good. Hope you get better soon. Thanks for taking us along on this project.
Brother I would not put that screen on there. It's a spark arrestor. They are know well for big time lowering your out put power as they clog. They clog FAST! If it's not going to be going in a place where there is not dry things like grass. There is no need. Most Forest management make you have them if your running a geny camping. You do you brother. Just know if you put it back on. They need to be cleaned a LOT. Seen them clog in as fast as 3 days of non stop running. Hope that helps. Man that looks nice. I am so going to do this. Thanks for sharing. God Bless !!
Thanks for this. I am just getting started on my project. I have the WGEN9500 but looks about the same. I think I am going to do the weld option for the exhaust but will have to have it done. Could you have made the extension a little longer so you wouldn't have to cut the shield?
I’ve used this several times now and it powers my entire house. Hot water heater, stove,AC. The only thing it won’t power is my 15 KW heat strip. I’m using a propane heater for that in an emergency. I wouldn’t change anything on this build process. It’s worked exactly like I wanted it to.
Nice effort, nice video. That coned screen you took off the exhaust is the Spark Arrestor. Also by welding that nipple INSIDE the muffler's exhaust port, you constricted the air flow. Let's hope that the constriction is not significant enough to effect engine performance.
Yes, I know. I’ve worked on a gas engine or two. By removing the two spark arrestors, I’m certain it negated any constriction the nipple I used may have had. Thanks!
Put whatever size breaker you like in yours. This isn’t a tutorial. I’m just showing how I DID MINE. I’m not going to get into any technical arguments with folks who never leave their couch and just go get things done.
I would rather have "overkill" than to have the damn thing melt! When you showed the lid 'straightener' I was thinking you could slit the ends of the plastic & run a strip of metal through to bolt the outer one to. Not really sure you have to put the spark arrestor back on since the pipe will be so long...they do have a tendency to clog up over time. Will you be running the generator on gasoline or propane?
If I don’t put the spark arrestor on, the mud daubers will have the exhaust hose plugged up in no time at all. I’ll be running it on gas until I can afford a huge propane tank.
Whew, I got tired just watching. Looking forward to seeing how you tie it in to the breaker box. I would like to do the same. I asked an electrician about it once and they asked me, "What would you ever need that for?" Then, snomageddon. Yeah, that's why, because one is none and two is one.
Hello, I am basically using your design for the generator exhaust...I have the same generator, and I am wondering if you could tell me the parts you used for the exhaust. I am especially interested in the insulated pipe and the flange going through the shed wall. Thank you in advance.
Here is what I used to get the exhaust through the wall. It’s called a thimble. I ran my exhaust through it and packed around it with stainless scrubbing pads. They look like Brillo pads but they are stainless. That keeps the exhaust centered in the thimble. amzn.to/3Y7e9OC amzn.to/3K6RtIE
Looks really good are you going to put a second muffler on the end of that flex pipe or are you going to terminate it out perhaps an in a bucket of water also to Help muffle the noise
@@bctruck I just watched your third video on it I remember reading somewhere that a lot of the noise is not from combustion it’s from the mechanical movement inside the engine and generator itself I remember somebody hanging jute inside their generator box and it really helped
My problem was I brought the wrong tool with from my bench. I’m disabled and it’s very hard to get back up and get the right tool, so I just screwed around until I got the thing off.
@@oldtimerlee8820 he has applied at the county sheriffs and it’s likely he will get hired there but they have a lengthy vetting process so he will have a gap in employment.
Me too! When I got it off, I realized that one side had a welded nut. I don’t see as well as I use to and that’s half the problem when I struggle with stuff.
You don’t mean to complain, then you complain. I was sitting down on the concrete floor. I’m disabled. It’s extremely difficult to get back up and get the right tool. I was trying to use what I had on the floor with me because of my disability. Thanks for not complaining.
Well, I had several things working against me. Working on the floor is very painful for me. My hands shake when I’m in a lot of pain and I didn’t know that one end of the clamp had a captured nut.
@@bctruck Right tool for the job. No snowflake here. Only an asshole would say something so mainstream media. Cool Genset box though! Have a good one, and remember vote Republican.
@@pookipie9857 Yeah,right, as if you vote. You’re to lazy to fast forward beyond parts of a video that makes you “lose your shit”. 100% snowflake. In the length of time it took you to write your little Whiny comment, you could have skipped past the part you didn’t like. If that’s not a perfect representation of a liberal snowflake, I dont know what is.
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Good job so far.
Overkill is in the eye of the beholder.
The builder decides what is sufficient.
Well, it worked. Tomorrows video will show it running. I put my hand on the pipe after 2 hours of running. Not even warm.
The kne k knives are amazing my niece loves her pink camo mother inlaw gets hers as a surprise Saturday I think she will love it it came out very nice . Might order my own later. You do fine work thank you
Thanks! I already have two more orders for the pink neck knife! I really like how it turned out.
I see so many of these videos where people go to a lot of effort to build a quiet enclosure for an open frame generator that often isnt even an inverter generator. I got a Champion dual fuel 45 inverter genny and used a similar mini shed to hold it. I have an inlet vent down low for fresh air and a fan-operated vent up top for the exhaust to exit but I didn't sound insulate the shed at all. The genny is pretty quiet so that I cant hear it running behind my garage.
Mine ran my entire house for several days nonstop after a tornado wiped out electricity here (except to change oil) I had zero problems. Very happy with this setup and couldn’t even hear it in the house.
I built a portable genny box similar about 9 years back. 4 inch wheels (2 swivel) box 3/4 ply-top lid for gas fill- one end open for exhaust and removal of genny for maintenance - other end 10 inch fan-side small cutout to reach plugs battery and start switch-inside walls have fireproof/soundproof insulation.
I can’t remember how many decibels I knocked down but it was quite a lot. Painted box red bricks made a big bad wolf threatening 3 little pigs, kids love it.
Tomorrow’s video will show just how quiet this is.
@@bctruck Nice I’ll look for it, good day from outside Vancouver Canada
Peace of mind. Priceless
Yep. Almost done now.
Don't you just love it when a plan comes together.?? Great engineering
I do! I had a lot of time to think about this.
I didn't know you knew so much about wiring, I will have to start calling you sparky. 😎👍
Sparky shortsburg. Electrologist extraordinaire.
I enjoy these projects because you get to use some of your skills I admire. Looking forward to seeing the end result! Phil
Tomorrow’s vid is the best. I’m real happy with the end result. It was well worth the effort.
It's Fiberglass rope like what's used on a fireplace door. It's a really good insulator
Thanks!
Hi BC and Charly! Hope your back is good, sitting on that concrete is not good. You are almost done and did a great job. Thank God you have the ingenuity to make it work. Have a blessed day y’all and be safe!
Thanks! Tomorrow’s video will show it set up and working.
@@bctruck I can’t wait, it’s going to help someone out there. You’ve taught many how too’s over the years and I haven’t been bored with a single one.
It's beginning to look like a thing if beauty!
Tomorrow’s video is the one I’m most proud of.
Looking good so far, the wiring part will have my attention for sure.👍👍
I will be doing that after I build a small back porch because the receptacle will get screwed to one of the 4x4,s.
I dont know Brad but over kill is awesome ! good job , back up 2 back up ! works very well !
Thanks! Tomorrow’s video is the best.
That's coming along really good. Caint wait to see the electrology work next. 😊 Definitely built it like a tank.
I went to bubbas school of electrocology.
Yep! Overkill. LOL Mine may be underkill. ??? Good to have your solution in mind, in case I have to beef up my approach a bit. My brother did the electrical side of mine first. The inlet box looks similar. Fortunately I had an old 50 amp mobile home electric service cable. He used that to wire the inlet box and to make the generator service cable. FWIW... Mobile home originally owned by my Grandmother and then my parents. That cable is serving 3 generations. Maybe a 4th if a great nephew uses the left over wire for a welding cable.
Anyway, glad to see you're making good progress. Long range forecast is for bad winter, here. Remember well what happened to Texas this past February. Having the generator in place will give you a lot of comfort, both physically and in terms of feeling much better prepared when storms are in the forecast. Looking forward to seeing your next video.
Thank you for sharing and for teaching. Hope you and yours have a blessed Friday.
My next project will be a huge propane tank. Tomorrow’s video I’m really excited about.
Putting that flex hose on the muffler was no easy quick job, but you made it work.
Sitting on that concrete floor is not doing your back any good. Hope you get better soon.
Thanks for taking us along on this project.
Sitting on the floor absolutely kills my back.
Charly “lives” to help you. Good wife! I’ll play that clip for my wife a few times…when she’s asleep….
Write it on a note and slip it in side the pillow case. It absorbs better that way.
👍👍Brad one man's overkill is another's perfection!, Keep'em coming,😀✝⚜☮🇺🇸 Jim
Thanks! Tomorrow’s video is even better.
Looking great 👍
Thanjs!
Brother I would not put that screen on there. It's a spark arrestor. They are know well for big time lowering your out put power as they clog. They clog FAST! If it's not going to be going in a place where there is not dry things like grass. There is no need. Most Forest management make you have them if your running a geny camping. You do you brother. Just know if you put it back on. They need to be cleaned a LOT. Seen them clog in as fast as 3 days of non stop running. Hope that helps. Man that looks nice. I am so going to do this. Thanks for sharing. God Bless !!
If I don’t put it on, the mud daubers will have it plugged up in no time.
@@bctruck O I did not think of that. Those things are a PAIN. I had a nest in my boat water pump. It about cost me 5 grand.
hahaha @5:45 "I live to help you" she cracks me up. nice video.
She’s funny!
Funny how one small thing that you didn't expect to be troublesome can cause the biggest SLOWDOWN. Good thing you're a very good improviser!
Nicely Done Brad!
Not only functional it's pretty. Though wives might not say it often, we really do appreciate that.
Thanks!
Thanks for this. I am just getting started on my project. I have the WGEN9500 but looks about the same. I think I am going to do the weld option for the exhaust but will have to have it done. Could you have made the extension a little longer so you wouldn't have to cut the shield?
I’ve used this several times now and it powers my entire house. Hot water heater, stove,AC. The only thing it won’t power is my 15 KW heat strip. I’m using a propane heater for that in an emergency. I wouldn’t change anything on this build process. It’s worked exactly like I wanted it to.
Nice effort, nice video. That coned screen you took off the exhaust is the Spark Arrestor. Also by welding that nipple INSIDE the muffler's exhaust port, you constricted the air flow. Let's hope that the constriction is not significant enough to effect engine performance.
Yes, I know. I’ve worked on a gas engine or two. By removing the two spark arrestors, I’m certain it negated any constriction the nipple I used may have had. Thanks!
Why a 50 amp breaker when your input box and genny cable are only rated for 30? Is your wire properly sized for the 50?
Put whatever size breaker you like in yours. This isn’t a tutorial. I’m just showing how I DID MINE. I’m not going to get into any technical arguments with folks who never leave their couch and just go get things done.
I would rather have "overkill" than to have the damn thing melt!
When you showed the lid 'straightener' I was thinking you could slit the ends of the plastic & run a strip of metal through to bolt the outer one to.
Not really sure you have to put the spark arrestor back on since the pipe will be so long...they do have a tendency to clog up over time.
Will you be running the generator on gasoline or propane?
If I don’t put the spark arrestor on, the mud daubers will have the exhaust hose plugged up in no time at all. I’ll be running it on gas until I can afford a huge propane tank.
@@bctruck Ah...oki...got ya
Is that the Westinghouse 9500? Did it actually get 12 hours running time at haft load? Thankyou for sharing your video
I answered on another video.
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Thanks!
this is a great little project
Thanks. Be sure and watch tomorrow’s video. All the effort was worth it.
You need a set of ignition wrenches or 1/4 drive but like the build. I need that spark arrestor
I have all that but getting up and down off the floor isn’t easy.
Whew, I got tired just watching. Looking forward to seeing how you tie it in to the breaker box. I would like to do the same. I asked an electrician about it once and they asked me, "What would you ever need that for?" Then, snomageddon. Yeah, that's why, because one is none and two is one.
Another one I would repeat is that it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
You think I can substitute the muffler for a catalytic converter. The reason I’m asking is because I have it laying around
I would absolutely not try that. These are air cooled engines and you don’t want anything that restricts the fast exit of exhaust.
@@bctruck makes sense. Thank you though
Hello, I am basically using your design for the generator exhaust...I have the same generator, and I am wondering if you could tell me the parts you used for the exhaust. I am especially interested in the insulated pipe and the flange going through the shed wall. Thank you in advance.
Here is what I used to get the exhaust through the wall. It’s called a thimble. I ran my exhaust through it and packed around it with stainless scrubbing pads. They look like Brillo pads but they are stainless. That keeps the exhaust centered in the thimble.
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@@bctruck thank you...what about the insulated pipe...did you find that on Amazon too?
Yes, but I couldn’t find it this time.
Many good ideas, but I don't think I would have removed the flame arrestor screen from the muffler, it's an engineered safety device...
Ok, so don’t remove the spark arrestor. Problem solved.
Looks really good are you going to put a second muffler on the end of that flex pipe or are you going to terminate it out perhaps an in a bucket of water also to Help muffle the noise
You wouldn’t believe how little of the generator noise is actually exhaust.
@@bctruck I just watched your third video on it I remember reading somewhere that a lot of the noise is not from combustion it’s from the mechanical movement inside the engine and generator itself I remember somebody hanging jute inside their generator box and it really helped
I may experiment with a Six inch stove pipe to extend the flow of exhaust and maybe muffle it a bit.
11:29 took me a while to get that damn spark arrester clamp off too 😂
My problem was I brought the wrong tool with from my bench. I’m disabled and it’s very hard to get back up and get the right tool, so I just screwed around until I got the thing off.
Looks like you got it whooped should work really good
Tomorrow’s video is gonna be great!
That thin metal guard just prevents burning little fingers, I may... not bother replacing it. As it’s enclosed, one less thing to rattle.
Im thinking oit may help to quiet some of the muffler reverberation. its held on by 5 bolts. I doubt it will reattle.
With all the gaps it not going to reduce the noise, yes it has many secure points. Thank you for your reply.
What tools did you used to cut the suncast shed?
A jigsaw.
@@bctruck I tried with Jigsaw but due to the wall being hollow it became very difficult to cut. What type of blade did you use?
Aint nobody got time fo paint to dry. The British are coming. LoL
They are! My state trooper son lost his job for refusing to take the Voop.
@@bctruck I'm sorry to hear that. (sigh) Many decent, honest, hardworking folks caught up in the same quandry.
@@oldtimerlee8820 he has applied at the county sheriffs and it’s likely he will get hired there but they have a lengthy vetting process so he will have a gap in employment.
Brad, what’s the flex pipe you used for exhaust extension?
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@@bctruck thank you
Oh Yea! A little Stiffness is GOOD!!!! LOL!
😂😂😂
I bet that primer is oil based. If so it dries slow.
1,000,000 % humidity doesn’t help either. This is why no one ever gets dehydrated here. You drink water every time you inhale.
What happen to the old generator
Sold it years ago. This new one runs the entire house.
do you have any idea how frustrating it was to watch you struggle with that clamp on the muffler?
Me too! When I got it off, I realized that one side had a welded nut. I don’t see as well as I use to and that’s half the problem when I struggle with stuff.
@@bctruck I guess it was just my ocd or whatever kicking in. LOL
Have a great day man!
Using a proper tool helps. That was unreal.
I wish I focused that fast.
If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing like bacon!
Bacon is the answer to a lot of problems. 2x bacon = 4, because it’s twice as good. How to we bring about world peace? Bacon.
@@bctruck Preach brother! Preach! 😁
I don't mean to complain, but please use the correct tools to remove the muffler screen...
You don’t mean to complain, then you complain. I was sitting down on the concrete floor. I’m disabled. It’s extremely difficult to get back up and get the right tool. I was trying to use what I had on the floor with me because of my disability. Thanks for not complaining.
That was painful watching you remove that spark arrestor
Well, I had several things working against me. Working on the floor is very painful for me. My hands shake when I’m in a lot of pain and I didn’t know that one end of the clamp had a captured nut.
@@bctruck Don't worry, I understand. I wasn't laughing at you, I was laughing with you
Then if one spark arrestor wasn’t enough, there was a second one inside the muffler.
If you doing Everything for Over killed....... WHy not build from Scratch with Ply-wood and Woods material ❓❓❓👍😂😂
Why? Then I couldn’t move it by myself.
@@bctruck 😂👍 Smart man
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You just need more tools! (12:14)
Yes!
Who else was losing their shit with the pliers and muffler? 😖
only the snowflakes who cant do something as simple as skip forward.
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Right tool for the job. No snowflake here. Only an asshole would say something so mainstream media. Cool Genset box though! Have a good one, and remember vote Republican.
@@pookipie9857 Yeah,right, as if you vote. You’re to lazy to fast forward beyond parts of a video that makes you “lose your shit”. 100% snowflake. In the length of time it took you to write your little Whiny comment, you could have skipped past the part you didn’t like. If that’s not a perfect representation of a liberal snowflake, I dont know what is.
That hose clip.... clip is painful to watch
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You can skip forward. Is it more painful to skip forward or sit through it?
Get to the point. Lots of blabla
Great comment! Thanks for the deep thoughts. By the way, your possum eating cheese curls video is absolutely world changing.