If the intakes and all the grill work are baffled it will be much quieter, but all in all, you did a great job!
@silverbankruptcy12 жыл бұрын
Great Craftsmanship!!!. Looks Even Neater and Cleaner than before. You shouldn't have any Temperature problems, but testing will tell. Just in Time for Sandy!
@richdemarti10 жыл бұрын
Real nice job! My grandfather buried his muffler in a bed of rocks and sand just outside of the generator shed. The only thing you could see was the exhaust pipe going straigtht down into the dirt. The gases came back up out of the ground via a bed of rocks/gravel. It was very quiet. You can also heat water with the exhaust using a water heater for a muffler. Rich
@notsosilentmajority19 жыл бұрын
I love the metal lining inside the shed, it is a great heat shield and looks great too. This is the all around best set up I have seen so far on KZbin. Excellent job. You should give a verbal summary as you're showing all aspects of what you did. I think people would really enjoy it and it would probably answer any remaining questions they may have. You did an absolutely great job on this. Thanks for sharing.
@royalcreations9 жыл бұрын
+notsosilentmajority1 Thank you for the comment. Actually the sound on this Video is loud, but in reality its pretty quite. see the Video @ 3:59 , its very quite.
@WEXOMAN8 жыл бұрын
or quite quiet!
@drumwrightd8 жыл бұрын
Excellent, Excellent! This is exactly what I want to do with my generator that I just bought. From watching other guys on KZbin put on automotive mufflers, there was only a two decibel drop in noise. Housing it in an noise insulated compartment is the way to go from what I've seen if one really wants to drop decibel levels... I'm going to do this. Stand by for MY KZbin video...
@joedodge111 жыл бұрын
I like all your ideas. I have a Coleman 5000 that sure could use to be quieter. Might try your set up.Also I'm going to consider a Honda as they are alot quieter. Thanks for sharing this...
@SuperSullyVision11 жыл бұрын
Looks like some grow room build techniques going into that....Nice job
@Usonian75 жыл бұрын
Awesome use of sound reflecting material on every surface, you definitely don’t want sound to be absorbed....
@williamwilliam671411 жыл бұрын
best set up yet....nicely done.
@panchohughes12 жыл бұрын
I like the streamer on the vent exhaust. I am thinking of fabricating something like this out of angle-iron and some sheet metal. Nice job.
@patrickcrowe510611 жыл бұрын
Pretty freakin' brilliant, if you ask me! Well done!
@Valerifon15 жыл бұрын
Outstanding job! Thanks for sharing and for the specifics in the description! Cheers - Luther
@askthegreentractorman9812 жыл бұрын
That's cool I know how loud generators are. that box you made works good it sounds better
@wtopp34598511 жыл бұрын
I like it! A good off the shelf solution. Thanks for the post.
@Hardwarenutz112 жыл бұрын
Great Shed!
@robertmattison12827 жыл бұрын
I really like the production quality of you video.
@royalcreations7 жыл бұрын
+Robert Mattison - It recorded on a IPad . Thanks for watching .
@tonisam9624 жыл бұрын
It’s still loud
@tonyradca12356 жыл бұрын
I just came across this thread. Sorry im late to the shindig. You have some good ideas here, however i think your temperature is a bit too high. I would exit the exhaust straight out the back and mount your muffler outside the box. Basically your heating up a giant heat sink in the box. Its also beeen my observation that most generator noise is mechanical and not related to the exhaust. Just my $0.02 worth.
@vicklal80586 жыл бұрын
That is the American design love it
@jasonsuwinski3878 жыл бұрын
good job buddy nice video
@AudioKing8110 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. It is neat to see some of the ideas folks have to solve these simple issues. I thought about putting my genny inside my garage and piping the exhaust outside through the wall. I have been concerned about the noise. Thank you again for sharing this idea.
@pigscreen111 жыл бұрын
Just a thought. A plastic bucket covering the exhaust fan on the inside (On top of the generator) with maybe a 2" all around larger size than the fan (to minimize airflow loss) would work like a muffler baffle, and would knock down the sound coming from the exhaust fan.The sound waves inside the box have a straight shot out without the baffle.
@algamush8 жыл бұрын
Nice job. You did it right, IMO
@Wewaswampboy11 жыл бұрын
Consider running the exh. tube above your house eve. It will reduce your noise level. We did it in the military, Sound travels up up up, so you do not hear it on the ground as bad. Exh. fumes go up with the noise.
@williamhill52867 жыл бұрын
Wewaswampboy y
@TheRealLessonsLearned11 жыл бұрын
Nice setup
@WarrenWilliams10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Lots of people on here scared to do shit keep dissing people's projects to avoid doing their own. They'll freeze their ass of in a winter power failure....
@algpa698511 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yea if could live with that don't listen to the know I alls great job it's yours be proud
@dieselpuller10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ideas.
@OldRangeRat11 жыл бұрын
Nice shelter -
@TraderRoss9 жыл бұрын
pretty cool. probably would go with a different muffler setup. That magnaflow looks more like a thrush copy made for performance than to be quiet. But if it's quiet enough in person I'm happy for ya.
@chtomlin8 жыл бұрын
wish you had some db readings for reference,...nice work
@walkertongdee11 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking that that liner inside is amplifying the sound. You could try something like acoustic tile that would help. Enjoyed the video!
@jimbolyo9 жыл бұрын
Great job! I'm looking into doing something similar. I think I would make the base larger, to accommodate a fuel supply system. I'm thinking maybe a 100 gal propane tank or something.
@joedaney7128 жыл бұрын
nice job
@2HeadedOgre10 жыл бұрын
Despite the concerns that others have brought up, I am sure it works well to have a weather proof place to store your generator when it is not in use. Also, for how infrequently one needs a generator, the enclosure probably suits the purpose fine. I am just curious, has your neighbor complained that the engine exhaust is directed into their yard?
@LoganAddisMusic11 жыл бұрын
I agree, something like MDF would greatly improve his current setup
@mystiksoldier11 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. NASA could use you right about now.
@UhBuddy19766 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@scottfree29297 жыл бұрын
I'll never buy a loud Yamaha. Thanks for posting.
@NYROCATV-TV8 жыл бұрын
I have an old storage container that houses a 6500 gen and is about 50 yards from the home. All enclosed with insulation and drywall and the exhaust runs outside into 2 tractor mufflers that are encased in cinder block and cement and sitting on the back porch the crickets are louder than the gen.
@dianajorossano7 жыл бұрын
Make a video - it sounds great.
@pigscreen111 жыл бұрын
The fan pulls the hot air out. His design is fine.
@kennycraze11 жыл бұрын
I see a problem with the exhaust modification. The rigid 2" elbow and supporting flex hose brackets are fastened to the shed wall and will stress the weld ans muffler parts that were meant to vibrate with an engine mounted on rubber. Ideally these parts should be supported by a bracket bolted exclusively somewhere on the engine.
@indigoridge9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration. I just ordered a horizontal shed, 1340 CFM attic vent fan and a 3 inch duct cap to replicate your project. I've been looking at other generator sheds on KZbin and see some similarities, and some differences. If you were to do this over, is there anything you'd change?
@mantarayasurf12 жыл бұрын
well done!
@martyp.898312 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Have the same shed from Home Depot. Tried to run it during Sandy with cut out exhaust in the back and only a cut out for intake air. Choked itself out where I had to buy a new air filter. My bad...I did not use any insulation concerned of high heat and fire or melting plastic shed. Do you have a "parts and pieces list" that can be related to the visual and where they can be purchased ? I am handy however need additional detail. Thanks for posting this.
@douglistman293211 жыл бұрын
Can you explain how you connected the exhaust system to the exchause out put on your generator? How do you do this so that it doesn't fall off and doesn't heat up too much? What is the connection?
@greenbergjared11 жыл бұрын
Great Job
@hot2warm12 жыл бұрын
Excellent set-up! I'm still searching for an appropriate generator and have some ideas on how to make an enclosure or purchase a utility box such as the one you used. Is your generator a recoil start or electric start. If it's recoil, how difficult is it to start with the enclosure?
@tonyinfinity8 жыл бұрын
LOL you put a glasspack on it?
@123gooler12 жыл бұрын
Hi Royal, Nice Job on the enclosure. I wanted to inquire about the high temp switches. They look like dryer high limits. Is that what they are I wanted to find something like this also where did you get the temp read out.
@ismaxcorprf10 жыл бұрын
why dont put it underground or in a small concrete room?
@El_CID8019 жыл бұрын
Good Job!!! Way to dump all those fumes into the neighbor's yard!! LoL Otherwise; Great contraption
@HaxPotato7 жыл бұрын
Everything looks nice, but I believe the interior paneling seems much more decorative than effective. Sheet rock or insulation foam would dramatically decrease your volume.
@jny7811 жыл бұрын
Does the metal exhaust get hot enough to melt plastc?
@sstankss11 жыл бұрын
Did you provide a decibel level for BEFORE and AFTER? Didn't see one.
@rustyrowe165310 жыл бұрын
Do you now the db difference? I'm thinking of doing something similar for my food truck. I have the 12.5kW powermate and its loud as crap! hoping that 18" muffler quiets it down.
@xcalibar19 жыл бұрын
Very impressive, i am looking to have something similar done.
@Nitrisbot11 жыл бұрын
i like it... cover the inside with egg cartons :)
@jonkjon12 жыл бұрын
I am just curious as to what reflective insulation you're using here. Where did you get the insulation from? I have a very similar setup about 90% done....good job on this.
@cayrick4 жыл бұрын
What is the metallic material lining the walls and where did you get it?
@royalcreations4 жыл бұрын
It’s is tin ceiling tiles from HD, but I would’t recommend it, it will rust . Thanks.
@docz20108 жыл бұрын
What could go wrong, am I right, AM I RIGHT!! ;)
@phil7701911 жыл бұрын
I like the fact you went inside your house to show how quiet the generator was. Job well done. Question though what kind on installation did you use?
@bakabaka20615 жыл бұрын
You call that quiet? You have some reading up to do on sound and how it moves.
@danielkohler34586 жыл бұрын
That thing is bad ass! Nice work. Love the magnaflow setup. Curious what the db level is outside the box at say. . . 15'.
@royalcreations6 жыл бұрын
Daniel Kohler , not sure about the db level, but @ 15’ away you can have a normal conversation with another person. Most sound you hear is the mechanical sound of the engine.
@roberttrull252510 жыл бұрын
how many amps does that fan pull?
@bobsteroni77711 жыл бұрын
Nice effort. Acoustically speaking, tho, the the idea of using thin metal sheeting within the enclosure is ill-advised. What dampens sound is loosely coupled (or not coupled at all) sheer mass. There is a product called "loaded vinyl" or "mass-loaded vinyl" which is heavy > 1lb per sq ft. which is used to reduce coupling of vibrations from a sound source to the outside. Affixing the material loosely to the inside of your enclosure will be much more effective in your results.
@tommysarinanajr7710 жыл бұрын
Sound board for sure its good an practical ive seen a good one for 2500...quiet ..made od welded steel..all the beels an whistles but way to much for me if u spend less than 500 buks goood for u anything over a 1k is over kill but all cosmetics an b.s. good wrk for diy😊
@mpaz48mo11 жыл бұрын
Should have used sound-deadening composite panels on the interior of the box instead of the faux stainless steel to deafen the engine noise. Get them in the insulation dept of Lowes or Home Depot. Just don't get them wet.
@LoganAddisMusic11 жыл бұрын
i've thought about doing something like this, only my enclosure would be out of brick, then right beside it bury a metal 55gal drum, then run the exhaust to that drum and maybe weld a baffle inside the drum, much the same way a silencer works on guns, that way the sound waves have to expand in the drum then exit through a small vent tube above ground. This would practically eliminate all noise, or atleast make it sound like a faint hum in the distance.
@iam1inamil11 жыл бұрын
dig a hole with an access ramp so you can pull it out to service it...also run a drain pipe to let any surface/groundwater flow to lower area.......the thing about inventions is,you need to have to humility to take the better idea after a bunch of time/money,energy has been expended on your project
@melgibson76328 жыл бұрын
there's no sound in the vacuum of space...how to create a vacuum of space
@royalcreations12 жыл бұрын
The generator is tied down inside the shed with recoil is facing out. Two-three pulls max to start. Not an a issue. Roy
@mikedavis53978 жыл бұрын
I bet your home owners insurance co will ok this . Not sure if the cabinet meets UL requirements,,,but maybe it will just melt and not ignite...good luck dude.
@nsilva3336 жыл бұрын
Could you please post the parts list with model/part numbers
@royalcreations6 жыл бұрын
N Silva , I did this project 6 years ago and I no longer own this setup, Most of the parts are from Home Depot, ebay ,& Amazon. Don't have PN for it. Sorry and thanks for watching.
@aruark602912 жыл бұрын
Hello royal, thanks for the update, Great job, Great video, My buddy and I used most of your design, we haven't got to the muffler yet because of Sandy but we were ready for her, my buddy did lose his power but is up and running, what is the small black intake fan and where did you get it Thanks Al
@camshaftshaft271111 жыл бұрын
Looks great but need much more air flow and should be blowing on the motor I would imagine on a hot day a hour of run time could over heat:/
@ArniesWorkShop1017 жыл бұрын
how much did the noise level drop from outside to when it was inside the small shed?
@royalcreations6 жыл бұрын
Arnie Sam, On this video the sound level seems very loud, but in reality it is very quite. Most of the sound is from engine mechanical sound which is bearable.
@rodneygranell7 жыл бұрын
Can you please advise what is the brand or model of the fan?
Awesome! Great DYI project!!! - I live in PR and Hurricane Maria hit us very hard. I have a PV Solar System and mainly use the generator for a couple hours in the evening to charge the batteries in order to run the house during the night. also want to protect the generator from the rain.
@johnv45011 жыл бұрын
Now thats a quit generator
@11wertyh9 жыл бұрын
Is someone doing the lawn behind you?
@royalcreations9 жыл бұрын
+11wertyh , Actually the sound on this Video is loud, but in reality its pretty quite. see the Video @ 3:59 , its very quite.
@tutoyotutoyo65155 жыл бұрын
Hi, what tempetature is espected inside? Maximun?
@funfun6695 жыл бұрын
On a 80deg outside temp, the compartment temp. stabilized at 118deg. I have a compartment overheat auto shutdown switch is incorporated into this project.
@nealneals651511 жыл бұрын
is that a pvc 90 on your exhaust pipe?
@RETIREMESOON7 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I can't hear over the generator. Maybe add 6 more vents to let............. all the sound out. I'm building a sound box for a 3000 Honda and I plan to use INSULATION Roxyl from home depo. that is fire proof and a sound insulator. I put a ton of it in my music room downstairs.....ROXYL. The basic intent is good but insulation will knock the DB's down alot while fire proofing.
@royalcreations7 жыл бұрын
+BRUCE LEE , As I mentioned earlier on other post, For some reason the audio is very loud on this video, but in reality it's very quite. Watch towards end of the video.
@semilost43589 жыл бұрын
If my power went out once a week I might consider a set-up like this,But c'mon I only bring out the genny once every ten years for emergency power. I'll deal with a little noise until the power from Edison comes back on.
@sidebarr77 жыл бұрын
You mean Tesla he invented the Alternating current that comes to your house
@johnmcdermott60486 жыл бұрын
What is the temp sensor/cut off switch made of?
@royalcreations6 жыл бұрын
John McDermott, it's a "Thermal Cut-Off Switch purchased from Amazon.
@johnmcdermott60486 жыл бұрын
royalcreations is it wired into the on/off switch on the generator?
@royalcreations6 жыл бұрын
John McDermott You can connect to ON/OFF switch or to the "low oil" cutoff sensor.
@royalcreations6 жыл бұрын
Yes you can.
@jtnoodle10 жыл бұрын
Bolt some wheels, a steering setup, brakes and a seat and you got yourself a car.
@leodanryan9668 жыл бұрын
Quiet my ass! This is louder than my Champion with no shelter.
@jonneilsmyth91078 жыл бұрын
sir if you tried large car mufflers you would find you will get little to zero exhaust noise
@royalcreations8 жыл бұрын
A "Large muffler" will not eliminate the " Engine mechanical" noise !
@chtomlin8 жыл бұрын
only saves about 2-4 db it seems from tests
@jdgatliff7 жыл бұрын
On small engines most of the noise is from the engine. I run a gen and pressure washer in an enclosed trailer. I piped both exausts outside the trailer and really can't tell a difference in noise. It really just pipes out the heat and carbon monoxide.
@billhier658610 жыл бұрын
What are the interior dimensions?
@yonihales91337 жыл бұрын
the sound seemed to hardly change from closed to open
@royalcreations7 жыл бұрын
John Hales, the camera sound gain is high, and the sound you hear a engine mechanical noise.
@royalcreations12 жыл бұрын
Hi, the silver lining on the compartment lid is called "Reflectix Insulation"Model # BP48025. and for inside walls I used some leftover "Ceiling tin" Tiles ( Model # V3-AVALON-22PBR) both from home depot. thanks
@SalmanAbbas00711 жыл бұрын
Why is it still so loud?
@diastoleny10 жыл бұрын
I really love the creativeness but I'd be worried if something went wrong. Way too much to loose. Cool video though.
@royalcreations12 жыл бұрын
Thanks GS12. Its a attic vent from home depot.
@f1rststring8 жыл бұрын
It's WHISPER QUIET!!!!!!!!!!
@silverbankruptcy12 жыл бұрын
Your work and muffler reflect well on your mechanical abilities. I just have difficulty understanding why the temps are 50 Degrees above the ambient temperature. I think that part is that metal giving off heat in the box, Not sure that the sound/heat tradeoff is worth it. I would change Left Side Grille to a Louvered A/C Grille that you can manually open. A little more sound yes, but I think Temps would Drop 10 Degrees or more. my temps are running 12 Degrees ambient see my video v=3GE_qqRMWN8
@RSBSTEADICAM12 жыл бұрын
Nice idea but how much better had you stated with a better generator not of a "tradesman" or "craft" series. I might suggest you spent another $100 (or less) for an "auto" fire extinguisher, the type with a self deploying head as you have fuel, electricity and heat all in a nice little plastic box and no extinguisher in site!
@royalcreations12 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@bifish1018 жыл бұрын
is it on i cant hear it
@lancehuttsell387811 жыл бұрын
dynamat the inside to reduce the noise level even farther...