Predator 8,750 generator shed - Part 2

[@andydelle4509]

Note that this generator has a the neutral bonded to ground internally. That is technically a code violation when feeding a house panel where the neutral and ground is bonded again. The result is that current will flow on the generator cord ground and into the Earth on your case as you have the generator Earthed. It's easy to fix that. Open the generator connector and control panel and remove the #10 jumper wire from the AC receptacle to the ground post. What I did was to just disconnect one end of the jumper and heat shrink the terminal so it could always be put back to factory stock.

[@Sunspot1225.]

Great job. Is it too close to the house? Codes etc.. Good job best video i have seen . Excellent

[@JPG23]

Thank you. It is closer than we'd like, but given the limited space, we at least installed the exhaust fan pointing away from doors and windows

[@jaywatts333]

need a 12v fan.

[@davidathan6439]

What size is the shed.

[@dantco]

Good looking set up. Wonder if you used an air box that had a 180° deflection for your exhaust fan, if that might further turn the sound down? I like it just the way it is though.

[@JPG23]

Thanks for watching and commenting, I like your idea too

[@basu69]

I am done with my own shed. Almost. I did not find the exact type of thermal sheath that you have here and would like to see if you can actually share the material (where is it available from and what is the name of the product). I substituted all around with hardibacker boards but would like the lighter sheath for the doors and the top lid. Appreciate your reply in advance. Thanks.

[@JPG23]

Although hardibacker is much better for heat resistant properties, the doors should have the lighter stuff. Here's a link below for the material I used. www.lowes.com/pd/Rmax-Common-0-5-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-5-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-R-Matte-Plus-3-1-R-3-2-Faced-Polyisocyanurate-Garage-Door-Foam-Board-Insulation/3014172

[@basu69]

@@JPG23 Thank you very much. Meant to say that much earlier. You have been very prompt and helpful. Cheers.

[@leokelly359]

where did you get the gas struts for the lid? awesome build by the way

[@JPG23]

Those were included with the Keter

[@lawsonblanton]

I have watched all these videos about doing this same thing. I have been looking at your concept of not running the exhaust outside of the building. I am on the fence... I love the cleaner look and didnt want to cut anymore of the building up. I am curious of the CFM rating of the fan (600?) and what you would change if you redid it and why.have you done a temp test while you had it under load? Thanks for posting and hope to hear from you.

[@JPG23]

As I said in the video, I'm happy with the configuration; however, the only thing I would change would be the exhaust, and air inlet, I would place the inlet lower, and the fan higher up so as to pull the rising smoke/heat. The exhaust fan pulls 700 CFM. I have not taken any temperature readings of it. The unit is running really well, and hasn't caused any issues

[@lawsonblanton]

@@JPG23 Thanks for getting back to me. My situation is going to dictate that I make this a stand alone system. so I was already going to have to lower the intake grill and I was looking at one the was 14X14 at that. I have a slightly bigger unit 9k-12k. I know a 5500 will run almost everything in my house. (didn't try hot water/ stove) but it pulled everything else pretty good. We built Super energy efficient... I'm hoping that the extra size can off set the surge fluctuation to help the electronics. Already had to replace A/C components due to this. (Both DC cicuit motors) If you have a chance to run the Temp test, i would love to hear the numbers. Thanks for sharing your concepts and it looks great.

[@monicasunaringsih4361]

you need to add the intake again in the front so the generator get many of fresh air.

[@monicasunaringsih4361]

add ano

[@SG-em4sx]

A lot of great ideas, I just watched parts 1 & 2, as I have generator I want to enclose. My questions are, after 2 years are you seeing any battery issues? I was thinking of using the same solar panel as you specified (awesome idea), but adding a Schumacher charge controller to prevent overcharging. If that is in there and I overlooked it, my apologizes. Also, what do you think of running the 12v LED's off of the generator battery and skipping the AA battery box? I was also thinking of adding a normally open limit switch before the toggle switch. Open the cover and the light comes on, unless the toggle switch is in the off position. It may make it needlessly complex though. My build will probably be stick built with a car muffler exhausted to the outside, but you've given me a lot of great ideas, thank you. I've subscribed and given you a thumbs up. I'm looking forward to seeing your other posts.

[@JPG23]

You've made some good points. As for the battery maintainer I haven't had overcharging issues, and the battery has been fine. The exhaust ideas are always great for dealing with noise. Best of luck on your setup

[@naumanahmadtariq8717]

If the exaust fan fails the generator will heat up and get damaged.

[@JPG23]

There are hundreds of "if" scenarios, we just have to rely on the equipment, and the generator should be checked regularly while in operation. In the event of an exhaust fan failure, the doors can be open to let out the exhaust

[@naumanahmadtariq8717]

@@JPG23 Agreed. Moreover fans Dont fail suddenly. What have you used for sound insulation?

[@JPG23]

@@naumanahmadtariq8717 not really concerned with sound, but the thermasheath has helped a bit

[@andydelle4509]

Just install a thermostat that will kill the ignition if it gets too hot.

[@scottb_02]

What is a AC hard start kit? Just getting into generators, thanks

[@JPG23]

"A hard start kit is an energy-storing capacitor that helps your AC start when it's struggling to turn on. Like their name suggests, hard start kits help solve a problem called hard starting, which is when an AC struggles to turn on and then shuts off abruptly after a short while." In a nutshell, it makes the starting of the ac compressor easier on the generator by dropping the LRA (locked rotor amperage) a bit.