Custom Generator Shelter

This is a newly designed and fabricated generator shelter I just completed. It features all steel construction with machined greaseable weld on hinges. It has it's own theft alarm system along with it's own cooling fan and a wireless remote start amongst other cool features.

[@wildone1112]

I've been in the Power-Generation Business as a Dealer & Service Center for over 25 Years. And Paul, that is the "Best Built" and "Designed for the Elements" Portable Generator Enclosure I have ever seen. Excellent work Sir' !! Respectfully, Jeff (In Oklahoma)

[@jrmorrisjr1471]

Hello! I am from the Internet and I present to you this Award of Craftsmanship. Congratulations!

[@mssburr]

100% Agreed! Can do it men like him is a dying breed!

[@johnhewlett1557]

I have never posted a comment on youtube. I couldn't watch this video, see and appreciate the craftsmanship and not give credit when due. You are an artist. The attention to every detail is incredible. Very well done. Thank you for posting this.

[@7863348]

Holy smoke John I was so happy that your enjoyed seeing the new shelter and it's features but It was the ULTIMATE compliment knowing this was your first posted comment. Thanks so much for taking the time to do so. It actually made my day. KZbin wont allow a direct link to other sites but if you goggled for our web site at specialtyrepairs.ca you'd see some other items my wife and I have done. Thanks so much for the comment ;)

[@kevingarren5198]

Wow that's impressive work! The best gen box I've ever seen. A true Craftsman.

[@7863348]

Thanks Kevin. Happy to hear you like it.

[@kevingarren5198]

Your welcome, I helped a good friend build one of these last year. Out of an old huge job box. And I thought it turned out real nice until I saw yours. Love the hinges and I'm a big fan of GPS locaters very smart idea. I liked your video and subscribed to your channel. Thanks and I look forward to your next project.

[@7863348]

I was going to use an older box as well but decided to build it from scratch. Happy you like it. It's really a great unit made to last a few lifetimes. Thanks for your subscription. We really appreciate it. Keep well.

[@tonym6920]

Unbelievable job! I'm contemplating buying a Honda generator myself. They are certainly reliable and well-made. I have a small house, about 1200 sq ft. What amazes me is that with the market for generators what it is, you can't find a company that produces decent shelters. Yours is the best I've seen. Thanks for the look-see, you certainly know your stuff!

[@7863348]

Thank you Tony. Well I used to be a Honda tech at one time and the Honda name has been one of my favorite brands for most of my life. Yes there are less expensive generators but I can assure you they are not as good as the Honda. Your right about the shelters. No choice out there. Plastic don't prevent theft and can burn so after looking for a few weeks I decided to build my own and wifey and I ate very happy with it. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy to hear you like it. Cheers.

[@OfficialHankIII]

great build.Another idea for loud generators is if you build a underground storm shelter make a spot for you generator below the ground and that way you wont draw as much attention to you when everyone else is out of power. Great job

[@itchyvet]

OfficialHankIII Sorry buddy, but underground is NOT a good idea. Carbon monoxide gases are heavier than air and tend to collect on the floor. If persisting in underground set up, special requirements are needed to ensure the safety of operations. I actually installed one like this, and discovered the Gen set would stop after a certain time. Took me ages to work out it was oxygen starved. Installing fans and ducting seemed to resolve this issue to some degree.

[@alexhatcher8812]

***** CO is not "heavier" than air. CO is only 3% lighter than air, so if it is mixing with warm air, it will rise. Mixed with cold air, it will hug the floor. Oxygen starved isn't the same thing as too much CO in a pit.

[@mwatkins2464]

You fixed the 2 problems with portable generators. The sound and theft!!! It sounded pretty quiet to me and I can tell your a true craftsman. Thanks for showing us your videos.

[@charlesnevergall8726]

You are quite the craftsman. Most heavy duty generator enclosure I have ever seen.

[@7863348]

Thank you very much. It’s worked perfectly for us.

[@Mayamax3]

I laughed when you said it "wouldn't blow over." If there's ever a circumstance where that much steel might blow over, you'd better be worried about your house. That's a super custom enclosure to say the least. Very cool.

[@7863348]

Well I was right. It was windy last night and it's still there this morning lol. This unit has been very beneficial to us. Heck we can even use it as a bomb or fallout shelter lol.

[@Mayamax3]

Indeed.

[@ltbarkley]

Amazing craftsmanship there - that box is a work of art that will outlast the generator, your house, you, etc :)

[@7863348]

ltbarkley Thank you very much. I'm really happy to hear you like the job I've done. It's worked flawlessly since it's been put into service.

[@Random-rt5ec]

That is a professional/Industrial grade generator shelter incredible craftsmanship. With features like concrete foundation, greased hinges, stainless steel hardware & epoxy paint it will survive any pandemic/zombie apocalypse, tornado, EMP, or hurricane thrown at it.

[@7863348]

Thank you. It’s worked out very well for us. No issues and It will outlast me and my lifetime I’m sure. Thanks for watching and your kind comments. keep well.

[@JB-Baby]

Outstanding job, very well engineered and constructed. I have been in the generator service world for close to 20 years and I have to tip my hat to you on this.

[@7863348]

Thank you Jason. Nice to get an opinion from someone in the business. It's been a great addition and it can double as a fall out shelter if crap hits the fan lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@PRBB25]

Best gen shelter I have seen yet! Your attention to detail is top notch and love the grease hinges!

[@7863348]

+PRBB25 Thank you very much. It's served us very well since its build. I wouldn't change a thing on it. Thanks for watching.

[@drook7665]

Paul this is just brilliant my friend. Your commitment to craftsmanship and detail is beyond impressive. Love it!

[@brent2031]

Wow. What a fantastic build. The quality of workmanship is outstanding and the thought put into design is first rate.

[@7863348]

Brent DiGiuseppe Thank you Brent. I appreciate that. The unit has been a great addition to our generator. With the expected outages coming this winter I'm sure it will come in handy.

[@PJ-ee5mc]

You are truly a great craftsman with an amazing set of skills and great eye for detail. That said, I am amazed that you don't have some sound deadening panels covering every square inch of the interior of the beautiful box, including the floor. Your machine's sound waves are bouncing around inside there and in a way the box, while very secure, is like a speaker. You could easily eliminate 75% or more of the noise if insulated properly. I have a similar setup and lined my box with thick rubber pads otherwise used in horse trailers or stalls. Even a layer of cheap Hardy Board would be helpful. Great work though! Thank you for sharing.

[@7863348]

It’s been there for six years. It can’t be heard in the house. It’s actually very quiet but when I video taped it I used a directional mic which made it sound loud. Why didn’t I use deadening ? Well there’s one thing people don’t consider when insulting these things because of sound. If you use the deadening you also keep the heat in the unit and I didn’t want that. Six years old with no issues so my design worked flawlessly so what more could I ask for? Thanks for your kind comments and keep well.

[@captgrant]

Perfect timing, just as people start honking horns, start the generator, it sounds better. Nice project.

[@sti38supr]

Great job to you and Kathy! I appreciate the attention to detail and the theft proofing. We all know when the power goes out...those ginny's become a hot commodity. Excellent job explaining the features. Have a great day!

[@7863348]

Thank you Jam. Both Kathy and I really appreciate your kind remarks. Happy to hear you enjoyed our Generator shelter video and your right, These things are easy to steal when needed. Thanks for commenting!

[@strikerz2912]

The best one I ever seen.. I couldn’t afford it if you sold one.Awesome job. Looks Sweeeeettttttt

[@rajsalgam]

Very well built Paul. Congratulations!!. Adding anti vibration mounts below and sound barrier material for inside walls would make it even quieter.

[@snare1246]

most definitely the best DIY build I have seen yet on youtube! Great work Paul and Kathy! Brilliant!

[@7863348]

Thanks snare. Glad you like it. Kathy appreciates your kind words as well. Much appreciated ;)

[@CHSSeniorproject]

Wow that's the best backyard craftsmanship I've ever seen for generator enclosures! As others have stated adding up the cost of the Honda, the parts, 8 days of labor, concrete pad plus your electrician's cost a whole house automatic generator would have been cheaper. Never the less great work!

[@7863348]

No fun doing it your way. My way I get to use my generator everywhere and the enjoyment of building it.

[@CHSSeniorproject]

Good point about using the generator as a portable unit. Anyway great work. Just wondering how did you electrician make this all work with the unit on the other side of the driveway?

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

I bet you could put some sound denting material on the inside walls and she would be super quiet!

[@randyhunt1581]

Would not help much with fan and vent on other side. It does seem very loud for a Honda. I have a DuroMax XP4850EH that is surprisingly quite, but it is only a 7hp engine. Only 69db if that.

[@jdw2150]

Your contribution, is seriously admirable. I'm seriously impressed with the attention to detail.. Well done sir. Inspiring.

[@7863348]

+jdw2150 Thank you very much. It's been a great addition to the property and I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed seeing. Oh. Thanks for your subscription too. Much appreciated.

[@jdw2150]

+Paul Short Oh, definitely enjoyed. I love seeing people building things like this and doing so well. I hadn't realized the magnitude of your videos! I guess I'll have a lot to look at this winter on your channel! As impressed as i was with your work here, from the looks of your other projects, I'm getting the feeling this is just one of many. Keep up the great work!

[@SimpleLife1971]

Like everything you've done and shared over the years Paul, top shelf all the way. Thank you again!

[@7863348]

Well thank YOU for watching. Very kind of you. 👍

[@lerch25]

Impressive work! The danger stickers are a real clever idea, any would be thieves will be scared away thinking they will die if they open the box.

[@7863348]

Thank you. The real danger isn't the decals. If I catch them trying to get into it then someone got a real problem lol. Thanks for watching.

[@johnthompson6550]

Ha oh man sounds like a portable generator in a steel box.......nicely done..........but I want a quiet one,,,,,,,nice job

[@johnthompson6550]

Grease zerks nice touch!

[@67taylor94]

Outstanding fabrication skills you have Paul!! Love all your videos! Was not even aware they made a remote kit for them. I am always learning something from you!!

[@7863348]

Thanks Edward. Yes the wireless remote kit is great. Works very well. Happy to hear you liked the enclosure. Since this video was done I added a led street light to the system as well. We are very pleased with the complete unit now. Thank you for watching. Here's the follow up video to this one if your bored and looking for something to watch lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXusYWaQjpahfZo

[@bigd8390]

Paul, What an amazing piece of workmanship. Looks great, and built to last. Cleverly functional and secure. I think the best result of these videos is how we all can take what may work for our projects, whether in whole or part. Looking to build something that will house a generator at my house, thanks for some great ideas. It won't be as nice, but will be better for having seen yours. Thanks!

[@7863348]

Thanks Big D. It's worked flawlessly for us. It's been there for there years now and it still looks like the day I planted it there. I'm sure yours will be perfect for your needs. That's the reason we all have to build our own. Good luck and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@visa1960]

That a amazing job Paul I just bought a generator and was looking for ideas for an enclosure,you have the best one on the internet by far

[@rebus9]

It's always a pleasure to see someone put such painstaking detail into a project. Exceptionally nice work.

[@jimm1028]

I like your attention to detail in your workmanship right down to epoxy paint and curved top. A1.

[@scottfurlong5475]

That's a fantastic job! It looks like a transformer. None of that is overkill for this province, can't be to secure or weather tight. Next step....roll of foam for acoustics and an off the shelf cartridge air filter for that cooling air intake to keep the blowing snow from getting drawn in the shelter.

[@7863348]

Thanks. When I did the video I used a directional mic. Shouldn't have done that, made it seem louder than it actually is. The house is 20 feet from the unit and we can't here it when it running so I'm ok with that. Haven't had any snow get in yet. With the weather we're getting this morning I might get need that bugger before it's all over. Keep safe.

[@scottfurlong5475]

Paul Short excellent! I should know better....cameras do make equipment sound really noisy. Love all your videos, keep up the good work.

[@7863348]

Thanks Scott. I got mic's here that you could hear a fly breathing when put on the camera lol. I did make some changes to the shelter/enclosure and if you get really bored today you can check it out. Thanks for watching. If your on the rock keep safe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXusYWaQjpahfZo

[@georgemiller9314]

Super job. Well thought out. Two suggestions: foam sound deadening on all four sides and lid. And modify the intake grill up the sides in case snow blocks the bottom. What's stopping someone from unscrewing the ramp catches with a socket wrench ?

[@7863348]

People don't realize that sound deadening also holds in heat which I don't want or need. The video was taken with a directional microphone boom on top of the camera making seem loader than it actually is. We can't hear the generator running when we are in our home so we simply don't need to deaden any sound. If you look at the ramp cataches and the hinges on the lid they are actually machined hinge pins that I designed with grease zerks on each end and are "welded" to the body of the enclosure so the only way to get them off is to use a plasma touch and even then it would be a tough time to get off. Thanks for watching.

[@HyralProductions]

this is gonna last for a couple of decades in this condition for sure!,very well made,good job!

[@7863348]

Thanks. It's like someone said here the other day from the power company "It's built like a battleship". Glad you enjoyed seeing it.

[@richseaman7682]

It’s interesting that you have a remote start on a back up gen set that you have to manually plug into. I hope by now you have hardwired it in. Nice work on the box.

[@7863348]

Keep in mind, this is a portable generator. No need to permanently wire it to the structure. The wireless remote is used mostly when the generator is not in the enclosure and out doing other tasks. Why did I use a portable generator? Because we have a very reliable power provider. In the six years this enclosure has been there the generator was needed for a total of 23 hours.

[@jsmcguireIII]

You are an artist Paul. Don't let no one tell you otherwise. Pride is a sin you should get a pass on with this setup.

[@timothyflynn1024]

There are some Craftsman who can Fabricate things that look as if they were bought in a store. You are one of them. Kudo’s on a job well done!

[@7863348]

+Timothy Flynn Thank you Timothy. I really appreciate your kind words.

[@gatorstevens6264]

This is by far the best shelter I seen am jealous and want it lol. Great work sir.

[@7863348]

Thanks Gator (cool name) We sure are happy with the shelter. A few weeks ago we lost the power for days and it was used non stop. It was super quiet. Couldn't hear it in the house and to know the generator was safe from theft, dry and out of the weather was fantastic. It was a lot of work and expense but well worth it when it's needed. Happy to hear you like it

[@spjnjohn]

Best I've seen! If you have not started your building business,,, get busy!

[@edwardwillison7011]

Beautiful craftsmanship

[@7863348]

Thank you ☺️

[@jamestaylor8217]

Awesome! You are a true Engineer, from one Engineer to another. I've been looking for an enclosure design. I found it!

[@7863348]

Thank you. Happy to hear you liked it. Keep well.

[@XrayxRich]

Seriously, you did a fantastic job thinking through (and I'm sure that you made drawings to refer back to) what you felt the project needed and I'm guessing adding features as you progressed in the fabrication. The finished unit is Superb in every way that I can see. You have demonstrated that you are a true Craftsman sir.

[@omoffroad]

Excellent fabrication and finish work. Really well planned.

[@7863348]

+omoffroad Thank you very much.

[@aceallenk]

Very smart. Well thought out and crafted. Truly professional and then some !!! Probably the best ever produced for it's purpose.

[@grizwoldstad9956]

Beautiful build! a bit of sound board would be a big aid. You have more in materials than the generator cost. I live off grid and the job you did is superb!!!

[@7863348]

Thank you.

[@ontogeny6474]

Perfectly well thought out and expertly fabricated.

[@blazegbs]

Outstanding build sir! Always love seeing something from a true craftsman. I have also subscribed to your channel as you obviously believe in trying to do it right the first time.

[@7863348]

James Ryan Thanks James both for your kind comments and for subscribing. Hope you enjoy the channel.

[@mossranchoutdoors7249]

Best enclosure I've seen on the world wide web. Fantastic job!

[@7863348]

Thank you very much. It’s been fantastic. Never had an issue with it. Thanks for watching.

[@andrecornellier7716]

Nice. Beautifully made ... like a tank! If I may, addition of vibration/sound absorbing flooring (like horse stall rubber matting) and wall insulation would be an interesting feature to lower sound level.

[@paladro]

excellent design and craftsmanship

[@7863348]

Thank you very much ☺️

[@grayhiker4808]

Simply a beautiful job...thanks for sharing.

[@7863348]

gray hiker Thank you very very much.

[@randyhunt1581]

Best generator shed I have seen so far. Very good job.

[@jimbolyo]

An excellent enclosure, I'm thinking of building something similar. I think I will make the concrete pad larger to accommodate a fuel supply system. Great work!

[@7863348]

+jimbolyo Thank you. My shop is 50 feet away from the enclosure so storage wasn't and issue plus the fact that the unit has only been used a total of 23 hours in three years which is a good thing I guess. Good luck with the build.

[@nuttyaboutguns]

You have skills! That is one deluxe enclosure!!!

[@7863348]

Thank you very much :)

[@michaelmolter6180]

A $500 generator in $2000 box. But oh what a beautiful box. Great welding project!

[@7863348]

Nope. It’s a $3600. Honda generator and a $5000. Box. Thanks.

[@mikejohnson6785]

Geez Bob this box is beautiful! Wonderful job! After reading some of the comments concerning your extensive security I have to say I agree with you 100%. Go a few weeks without power with no hope of getting a generator and you will likely see many typically "honest" people who would take your generator in a second. I saw some disturbing behavior during the blackout in Connecticut in the fall of 2010 including pickup trucks trolling neighborhoods looking for unsecured generators and gas (even though there was no real gas shortage). Better to be prepared.

[@7863348]

Mike Johnson Thanks Mike. You made some good points here and I appreciate you posting them. Hopefully others will be as smart as you and read the comments as well.

[@BobKelland]

Just checked this video out Paul. Amazing design and work as usual. I know who to see when I get my generator :)

[@7863348]

Thanks Bob. I built that this past fall. Wifey figured we'd never need it but I wanted some kind of back up just in case. With all the power issues that's been going on it sure came in handy. The first time we ran it, it was running for 20 hours. Lots of heat in the house, lights, a way to cook. TV and MOST importantly internet lol. The best part with this set up for us is I can still use the generator off site when I need it. We got another mess on the way. Not sure about you but I'm tired of winter at this point. Thanks for commenting. Any questions feel free to ask. Stay safe.

[@WarrenWilliams]

Thanks for sharing! Looks just like the green electric boxes sitting all over the city. Your generator is disposable compared to the value of your box, heh heh.... You covered every single detail possible in the quality and security. Nice shop, too. Thumbs up!

[@7863348]

Warren Arf Williams Your welcome. I made it look like those boxes so it could mix in with the surroundings. We have a few of those electrical boxes in our area as well so folks don't give my gen shelter a second look. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@WarrenWilliams]

Paul Short Curious what brand/model (car?)alarm you used? I'm building a quiet box for a 10k gen. It'll be disguised/hidden under a firepit in the center of a patio. I searched google but found alarms that want to lock my doors :)

[@jmwarden1]

Another great project that was well thought out as usual. I have a 20 yr old Kubota GL1800 diesel mower that still runs great, and since I replaced it with a Toro zero turn, I'm planning to make a stand-by generator out of it. Another project waiting to be completed, maybe this summer hopefully. lol

[@7863348]

Thanks John. Now that's a project I'd like to see you do. Good luck with it.

[@SuperPieterB]

Hi Paul, it is a very informative video, here in South Africa we have been living as much as it is possible, off the grid, so the enclosure's idea will certainly help. Regards Pieter

[@7863348]

Hi Pieter. So happy to hear you like the shelter/inclosure. We don't loose our power a lot but when we do it's the worst time with cold temps and winter conditions and then when we hook up our generators done have been stolen so that why I made this thing. You guys are smart there if you try and stay off the grid. We are way to dependant up here. Thank you for your subscription. It's very much appreciated. It's an honour to hear from someone in South Africa. It made my day. Stay safe.

[@robertdavis6708]

Very sweet job. As a contractor myself, I have bought several Hondas in my life. They are tough as nails, whatever power wattage that is advertised on the Honda will do for 24/7 hrs. Hondas are really under rated in output wattages. A 6500 watt genset will run at that rating all day. Try that with a Harbor Fright unit. I think not. jmho.

[@7863348]

I totally agree Robert. I used to work as a Honda tech at one point and the power equipment was amongst the most reliable. We sure are happy with the unit. Thank you!

[@DONALD1951]

Agree but they cost 4x the money.

[@Enduron1Gerry]

Nice shelter; you must have some welding and other technical background to put together that professional looking structure. I could never have the perseverance to complete a project like that, and I'm too cheap to want to spend the bucks for it. But it's a beautiful work of art. For now, I'll stick to my cinder blocks!

[@7863348]

Enduron1Gerry Hey don't knock cinder blocks. They work well. Happy to hear you enjoyed seeing my shelter. It was a lot of work but it will last a lifetime and then some. Thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated.

[@allied1394]

I need one of these we got the same generator about 3 years ago we had a bad ice storm and lost power for close to a week our kubota dealer actually has a honda wing and that's where I bought it and I wanted it to be outside in the winter all winter long but I was afraid somebody would steal it that's why I need the short box haha theft proof weather proof idiot proof right up my alley great craftsmanship simply amazing

[@beforebefore]

Wow... I'm in awe.... You two are truly blessed to have such skills, as well as the resources to go to such lengths... what a "neat" project, in both senses of the word. This is the first of your videos I've seen, but I know what I'll be doing for the next few days in my spare time... watching more of your videos! I have my own unfinished projects (totally different area of interest), but your fab skills are amazing. (and Kathy's too :-) Have a blessed New Year!!

[@7863348]

Well thank you so much for your kind words on our work. You made Kathy's day as well. My father would always say that if something was worth doing then it was worth doing well so that's the words I try to live by. We are so happy to know you enjoyed this video and we hope you'll enjoy a few others ones we have on here. I'll be uploading a custom mod video tomorrow on a Kubota tractor I just completed. I'm curious to know what your hobby's are? Thanks for taking the time to post your comments. All the best to you and yours during 2014. Cheers. Paul

[@glaciergirl98321]

thats the best generater shelter I've ever seen

[@7863348]

Thank you very much. Happy to hear you like it :)

[@iGermoRtis]

Its very nice! Well built and well thought out. The only thing I'd add is to have some kind of additional fuel storage that's piped up to the engine directly. Like a 5 gallon drum size tank with valve/tap to allow for the standard fuel tank on the gen to become the "reserve" tank and the larger one be the main fuel input to allow for less frequent refuelling.

[@7863348]

+Alaster Sagar Thank you. It's been there for three years now and has been used around 40 hours total so a reserve tank is really not needed at this point. The main garage is 30 feet away with plenty of fuel there so that's why it wasn't a concern. I'm hoping we won't ever need the unit but it's nice to know it's there if we do need it.

[@Yofatboy124]

I think this is one of the best one's I've seen on KZbin! Or anywhere.

[@7863348]

Thank you very much. Happy to hear you like it.

[@jhammer1014]

Paul, excellent craftsmanship as always!

[@BIGINSF]

Very Nice. I suppose you could make it even quieter with some insulation on the inside.

[@7863348]

Thanks Bill. It's actually a quiet generator. I had a directional mic on while filming making it seen louder. It's 25' from the house and we don't hear it. Insulation means more heat so that's why there's none.

[@RogerSayers]

Great video Paul..... Thanks for sharing. The box is awesome, now all you need to do is insulate it with sound board.

[@7863348]

Thanks Roger. As I mentioned in the other comments I never planned on sound proofing the unit because we can't hear it in the house. Insulation also keeps the heat in and I didn't want that either. The neighbours genset next door makes more noise than ours. It's been a great unit for our needs. Thanks for watching.

[@RogerSayers]

Ok, guess I didn't catch that. I was thinking soundproofing would hold down the sound from neighbors, but sense they have a generator, and most likely will be running when yours is, no problem there :) Theirs just may be way louder, so they would never hear yours.... Never the less, Great job you done there... Have a great day.

[@7863348]

+Roger Sayers Thanks Roger. The neighbor who is great actually lives about 400 feet from us but got their Champion generator in their garage. When the power goes out they open their door and the sound gets funnelled right over to our house. We hear there generator but not ours lol.

[@RogerSayers]

LOL.... Well, It's a good thing that you all get along.

[@2MCHNV]

Excellent work sir looks great, If you didnt explain how you constructed the shelter i would have thought it was purchased from a professional supplier... again excellent work Also have you thought about lining the inside walls with adhesive sound deadener to supress the sound of the running generator?

[@7863348]

Well thank you! When I design and fabricate anything it's my goal to have it look as if it was factory built so I appreciate your comments. As I said in the other comments, the system is actually very quiet. The problem was with the very sensitive mic I used in the making of the video. The other problem with adding deadening material is it also keeps heat in and that's just what I didn't want. That being said, our home is 24 feet from the generator and we don't heart in the house yet our neighbour turns there's on and we do hear there's and they are 700' away. Thanks for commenting!

[@7863348]

Thank you Rich. Actually when I start a project I never use a drawing or a plan. well I have a plan in my little brain and I know what I'm trying to achieve and I usually get there. As with any project you hit a little hurdle here and there but you find a way to work around them. My friends tell me I see things completed before they are even started and I guess they are right. Ah I'm just a weird guy with a welding machine lol. Thanks so much for your kind comments my friend ;) Stay safe!

[@billonthehill9984]

Nice piece of work Paul & Kathy... The attention to detail is simply over the top... Thank you for sharing this. Bill Farr... :>)

[@7863348]

Thank you Bill. Glad you like it.

[@richardbutterfoss2353]

This is amazing! You have given this more thought than I would have … well I am up to the challenge to make one … Thanks for sharing!

[@7863348]

Richard Butterfoss Thank you very much and also for your subscription. Good luck with your project.

[@YOSHIMURARC51]

Excellent workmanship and well thought out design. I'm looking at different designs for a storage/insulated box for my generator. Thank you for sharing this great video Mahalo

[@7863348]

YOSHIMURARC51 Thank you Mahalo. Glad you enjoyed seeing the enclosure. I didn't insulate this one because we can't hear it in the house plus insulation keeps the heat in and I didn't want that. Good luck with your project. Thanks for watching.

[@briancampbell5944]

Paul: Love what you did there my friend! Simply superb. We have a ES6500 which we bought in Sept 2001. I am glad we bought the Honda. Friends with cheaper ones at the time are now running looking for parts plus not knowing if it will start. We also have the EU 2000 for the camper. Can hardly wait to get to the Rock and meet you and yours. It is sinful to say that I have been every where in Canada and not to Nfld/Lab. We are going to change that! I am most impressed with your workmanship as are my pals who also are viewing. Keep up the great work.

[@7863348]

Thanks buddy. Ya those Honda's last. I used to be a Honda power equipment tech one time. Nice job, great product. I'm just finishing up Part1 of a new video. It's a fab job I'm doing to add to that generator shelter. Glad you and your buds like it. If they say I must be crazy just say yes I am and it's because of the fumes in the shop that caused it lol. Would enjoy meeting you and yours. Your welcome anytime sir.

[@marvco64]

Nice fabrication job... lots of good planning there. I think I'd do some sound deadening inside. Sounds pretty noisy over here. Really good job.

[@7863348]

Thanks. It sounds little noisy on the video due to me using a directional boom mic at the time of filming. It's about half as loud as the Honda Generator inside it. The sound level wasn't a concern because there's no homes next to us and although it's 30 feet from our home we can't hear it when its running. When designing the unit my concern was protection from the elements, security and a design that would last a lifetime and then some. It's been there for a few years now and still looks new and there's nothing I would change other than I did put a LED street light by it that will run only when the generator is in use.

[@7863348]

Oh I know exactly what your saying. That's why I ended building this thing. Some people just love to walk away other peoples stuff. I won't say it can't happen here BUT the average thief is lazy and won't want to do the work to get it.lol Thanks so much for your kind comments. I'm glad you like it and maybe it will give folks an idea or two on how to protect there Generator.

[@mikedavis5397]

HI Paul,,great job. I can tell you are a perfectionist. As you will find out 6500 watts won't go far during an extended outage. Can't imagine several days. You are missing a rack to store gas cans. You might also consider some interior hooks to hang extension cords..If you want to upgrade you can purchase an LP gas manifold to replace gasoline. A 250 tank would likely keep it running for a few weeks. I personally like my Generac whole house with auto transfer...don't need to be home to start it..( my fear is no heat here in Iowa,or to keep my sump pump going. I also purchased a home link that allows me to operate / monitor all load conditions, frequency, temps, alarms etc... Hopefully we won't need it...although it's storming and we have had a couple outages,,,the unit goes through a 5 min exercise cycle to keep seals and verify battery charge....it all just comes down to money and comfort,,,lol...peace..thanks for sharing. 👍👍

[@akbychoice]

Mike Davis how does that home link work if you lose internet?

[@caryhubbardfamilychannel7516]

Very great done, and setup... What all will it pull as a load? Just the lights in the house and shop? Or how you have it where it can run everything? Mine will just pull the lights and outlets in the house and my shop. Thanks for sharing Paul...

[@7863348]

+Cary Hubbard It's a 6500 watt unit and as you seen its a Honda. It has 30 amp breakers. We have a separate breaker panel for it with dedicated circuits that run the lights, deep freezer, fridge, microwave, oven. A few stove top burners but. We have an induction cooking pan we use too, outlets in most of the house (some areas we don't use all the time). The furnace and a few led street lights outside. It's been great although it's only been used for 24 hours in two years but that was the worst 24 hours in our weathers winter history. No back up for the garage other than sucurity because if if the power goes out we got an excuise not to go to work lol. The enclosure it's self has been fantastic. Never leak water and looks like it belongs where it is. Thanks for watching.

[@billybassman21]

Nice, thinking about doing something like this on my generator setup mainly for noise reduction. On another note been watching a lot of videos related to generators. For having such a small population, there sure are a lot of Canadians on KZbin. Not faulting it you guys are very resourceful and educated. Either you just make more videos than people in the USA per capita or KZbin promotes your videos more.

[@7863348]

Thanks. The enclosure has been awesome. never had an issue with it and it’s exceeded my expectations. As for videos. I started back in 2006 doing vids and we are just about up to 900 videos at this point. I dont get to do them so much these days with my workload but I’ll get back to them again soon. Thanks for watching and stay well.

[@thinredline1102]

LIKE A BOSS ! Great job ! Quality workmanship !!

[@7863348]

Thank you. Much appreciated. My wife and I are so happy with the results. We've lost the power for over 16 hours this past weekend in record freezing temps. Yet we were comfy in the house with lights, heat, internet ... Very pleased.

[@rikmiles6531]

Holy crap a $5000.00 generator cover. That is definitely an award winning cover. I don’t understand why you would want a remote control as it is a bit silly. You should put the alarm on the fan when it fails and overheats hahaha. Nice job.

[@7863348]

People ask “Why”. I answer “Why not”. Thanks for watching.

[@cayrick]

Paul, just one concern I have about the use of a rain cap on a vertical stack. Under the right circumstances unknown to you, water could enter the stack and enter and damage the engine.

[@7863348]

A updated video was just launched on the generator enclosure. It will address your observations. Thank you.

[@kcgunesq]

Beautiful design and construction. I'd love to have your skills. That said, it this enclosure has to be worth several times the value of most portable generators.

[@7863348]

+kcgunesq Thank you. It's worked great. Very pleased with it. You are right. If I factor in my time and materials it cost more than the 6500 watt Honda but I got what I wanted. I did another video,on it where I added a led street light to the enclosure. Very pleased with that as well. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@spyder64]

Very nice work. You should sell these as a kit. One suggestion, put a finer screen on the input vent so bees and wasps don't make a home in the shelter.

[@7863348]

Thanks Spyder. Haven't seen so much as a bug in there yet. ;)

[@7863348]

Thanks my friend. I went everywhere looking for a shelter to use. I didn't want plastic or even aluminum because plastic don't offer much in security and with aluminum a thief would steal the inclosure and leave the generator lol. Some terrible stories out there on theft of these things. we haven't had any issue and we don't want to make it easy for them either. Thanks for your comments. Always enjoy hearing from you.

[@cookiejar7390]

Great gen shelter. Question: Would you mind sharing how you connected the exhaust pipe to the muffler assembly and where you got the external pipe and the flapper? I have a 4K watt Honda genset and I need to attach an exhaust to the spark arrester assembly. WHile your muffler assembly is different, I'm curious how ou solved your connection. Thnks.

[@overcloth]

I like the quality workmanship. it looks great.

[@7863348]

Thank you very much.

[@mnovo]

No details left out! I love this. I assume you waxed it too for rain. ha!

[@7863348]

+Mike Novo Thanks. Actually is is waxed a few times a year

[@markm2265]

Wow, what a great hideaway for your very expensive Honda. You must of spent a lot of time making that enclosure. I was only thinking one thing. Metal would vibrate the sound waves much more than wood or plastic. Did you think of using some kind of sound proofing foam on the inside to quiet it down even more? It looks great. Good luck on someone taking that, never happen.

[@7863348]

Thanks Mark. I never wanted to add an sound deadening to the unit because it's not noisy and I didn't want it to act like an insulator inside the unit. It's been in use for a awhile now and we are very pleased with it's performance. It's a very secure unit. Glad you enjoyed seeing it. Thanks!

[@johnchiurato7733]

NICE doesn't even begin to cover this! WOW!!

[@7863348]

Thanks John. Happy to hear you like it. Much appreciated.

[@MrWaRmouth]

This video just says " PRIDE ". Really good to see someone take great thought and time into building a quality enclosure. Do it once, do it right. This is how its done period. Great video.

[@7863348]

MrWaRmouth Well thank you very much. It took a lot of hard long hours to build it but I wanted it to last. It's been out in the salty air for over a year now and it still looks brand new. We had a few power outages last winter and the set up was sure welcomed by my wife and I. Thanks for watching our video and thanks for your kind comments.

[@rogerbarr2365]

What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Please build me one too.

[@7863348]

Thank you very much. Heading on year three now and it's still looking new. Thanks for watching.

[@Harrison2253]

Talk about attention to detail. Beautifully designed and fabricated. Nice looking shop too.

[@7863348]

Robert M Thank you Robert. Great to hear you enjoyed seeing it. Much appreciated.

[@akbychoice]

Not sure I understand why there is a remote start, if you still need to go out and plug in a cord to get power to the house. Is there a trickle charger or did the alarm prevent that from being a possibility? It's a very nice build regardless.

[@Brian.Gardner]

We had a power outage last year too. I met my wife and kids, they seem nice.

[@WH6FQE]

That's not a "generator house" that is more of a generator castle. Very well done.

[@7863348]

Thank you. Glad you like it 👍

[@WH6FQE]

@@7863348 I would love to have you build me a Generator Mansion like that, But I would hate to see what the shipping costs would be from Canada to Hawaii, lol.

[@7863348]

Lol. Had a few folks wanting me to build them one and ship it to California. I figure it weighs in at 1000lbs and being on an island out in the middle of the North Atlantic shipping isn’t cheep so I didn’t bother. From one islander to another thanks for watching and God bless.

[@elymeyer996]

Nice job on the shelter.I can see you took the time to plan and design it well.I was wondering if you know the model of the alarm.I went to Princess Auto with no luck.I also went to Bull Dog alarms.All they had were house and auto.Thanks for any info you have.

[@7863348]

Ely Meyer It's really an auto alarm but I adapted to the enclosure. Princess Auto had them for $20. which was a great price. Here's the link. I also have GPS tracking in the design of the enclosure but that's something I can't get into here. www.bulldogsecurity.com/Products/453055346-model-2010-vehicle-alarm-system.aspx