DIY generator box for a honda 3000
The available factory made aluminum diamond plate boxes run $1200. I'm far too cheap to buy one. Time for a Macgyver moment. After reading the specs on the factory model, I went to Home depot and ...
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I know I am taking a risk, but tried to make it as close to the factory design as possible.
1- The intake fan is 665 cfm as factory spec.
2- The fan is on the intake side so it runs cooler, The closed lid helps with air flow past the genny. The open lid doesn't give as much flow over the genny.
3- Temps here will be much higher on an average spring day. I've measured the bed of the truck at 120ºF in August.
4- The hondas trip the breakers at high heat when running.
It will be in the 80's later this week. I'll leave the genny on the black driveway while it powers the TT air conditioning. We'll check the operating temps with my laser ray gun.
1- The intake fan is 665 cfm as factory spec.
2- The fan is on the intake side so it runs cooler, The closed lid helps with air flow past the genny. The open lid doesn't give as much flow over the genny.
3- Temps here will be much higher on an average spring day. I've measured the bed of the truck at 120ºF in August.
4- The hondas trip the breakers at high heat when running.
It will be in the 80's later this week. I'll leave the genny on the black driveway while it powers the TT air conditioning. We'll check the operating temps with my laser ray gun.
