3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
professor95 wrote: EDIT ADDED 45/5/2013- When this thread started in March of 2005, I never expected to see it survive this long or amass the quantity of information that has been shared here. In...
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jlaustin wrote:
I've pretty much finalized the remote start, LPG conversion, primer, microvac switch/propane solenoid cut-off on my DuroPower 3500ES project. The 3500ES is enclosed on the 4 sides with metal foam-lined panels (the bottom is open). I've lined the enclosure panels with Hardibacker and am now at the point where I want to enclose the top (where the gas tank was) with another metal panel lined with Hardibacker. I'm anticipating I may have to do either some venting or a fan for temp control.
I found a really neat digital thermometer with a wired probe that I intend to use to monitor temps and will probably permanently install on the genset's control panel; it arrived today and works perfectly: $11.99 thermometer with probe.
My question: Is there any consensus on what area is the most critical to monitor for temp? I know some have monitored cylinder temp, generator exhaust temp, oil temp, etc. Which one would be the best to monitor and what is the "upper limits of normal" temp and what is the "redline" temp for that area?
I would like to put the probe in the most critical area and then I can experiment with enclosing the top of the genset, venting and/or a fan.
Regards,
John
John,
You are advancing the technique of Mods and sound lower measures with your DuroPower genset. The Digital Sure Electronics Thermometer, with probe, will put you in a new league. For me, with all my trial and error enclosures, that item would have been a nice find. Will the probe fit between the fins on the cylinder head? If needed, I could give you that temp by using a laser light thermometer. Should you go with using that area. I'm anxious to hear to what degree you have lowered the sound level without going all the way to enclose the genset. Lot's of noise comes from the bottom area. Professor found using a rubber mat under, helps. I found a problem with lack of airflow around the genhead by wrapping the muffler but perhaps the muffler wrap method you have used (header wrap) is superior to my past trial of using fiberglass only, it melted like suger all over the muffler and manifold. Removing the heat from the area no doubt helps with lower genhead temp. Your finish product with all the mods and pictures will be most interesting. Great going.
