Generator shed

[nylyon 171]

Shortly before Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast last year, I was able to get a 9Kw generator in the event of a power failure.  It's a noisy little bugger so my intention is to build an enclosure for it.  I purchased a large plastic shed which easily holds the generator (and a few gas cans) and I plan to equip it with vents with fans for cooling, insulation for sound reduction, and fitting for an external exhaust with automotive muffler and tall stack.  I've seen these things on the internet so I know it will work

[Wallfish 698]

Good idea, I need to do something like that too, "When I get around to it" of coarse.

[Terry M 7]

Sounds like a good Idea Karl.   Are power outages happening more often for you guys out east?   Are you going to hard wire this in to the electical load center of your residence?  Just curious.

[nylyon 171]

We lost power last week for about 2 hours.  I did fire up the generator which essentially powered the house.  It is wired into the house (not back fed) but it isn't enough to run EVERYTHING, but we have heat, hot water, television (we have satellite) and lights.  I have even turned a burner or 2 on the electric stove and the generator handled it with ease.

 

I bought it when Sandy was on its way, but we really didn't lose power during the storm.

[Terry M 7]

Whenever you finish that generator shed Karl I'd love to see pics..

[amcrules00 24]

Me too Karl. 

[nylyon 171]

I did buy a good sized shed to store the generator in.  I haven't made any modifications to it but would really like to do so.