4AggiesMom wrote:
TucsonJim,
Could you post a picture (or description) of your son's enclosure? Do you think the muffler or the enclosure helps the most?
I have been thinking about making some sort of enclosure for my generator. I would want it to be able to be stored flat in my truck for transport and not be too heavy or hard to set up. Hubby and I have come up with all sorts of ideas, but cannot settle on one. We have looked at HD for soundproofing. There is a sheet of some material that is lightweight, but seems like it might not do the job. So we were thinking about glueing it to some plywood. Any thoughts?
I have searched this website and gotten some ideas on dampening the noise, but can't find much definitive information.
An awful lot of "noise" about
UN-necessary noise.
Besides generators, kids, dogs, - and even adults can produce "objectionable" noise!
ALL of those noisy things can be quieted down - some easier than others.....and some because the owners, parents, etc. - have consideration for others.
Unfortunately - lots of folks are "me first", and don't care about their noise pollution - whatever the source may be.
1. The "3000W Chinese Genset Info" thread linked by Rollin Condo on the first page has everything from simple noise abatement (pics & db testing) to propane conversions - and LOTS more.
2. The OP of this thread did lots of extensive noise abatement efforts -
"My $500. almost silent generator with pic. & db readings".
The Champion inverter models are about half the cost of a Yam or Honda, and just as quiet without any noise mods.
BTW - I have a Yam 2400is, a Honda 1000is, and two Champs.
Wish I had discovered the Champs first!..:W
Oh yeah - folks cutting generator gas lines at NASCAR events may end up with a baseball bat in the chops - or a Glock in their ear!
("Released" bad guys *love* NASCAR too - take that as gospel from a Probation Officer).
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