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Re: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Dave, thanks for the info. I was considering removing the generator from its cage and mounting it in the compartment along with the control panel. DaveVa78Chieftain wrote: Dlefarris, I used a purolator PRO-42SV (2-3.5 psi) cubed electric fuel pump. I was also concerned about the carb flooding out but I have not experienced any problems. This pump seems to be a noisey one though (clack-clack) and is more annoying than the generator itself. I puchased the springs from Tractor Supply Company (TSC). TSC has a large assortment of springs. They are roughly 2 1/2" long by 1 1/4" in diamter. The generators weigh around 100lbs so you do need some fairly heavy gauge springs. I attached them using fender washers and bolts. These generators are all approximately 22" long, 17" wide, and 18" tall. You also need space for the fan (about 6"). There has to be enough free area in front of the fan for it to work properly. I have a 30" long x 24" x 24" compartment so space was no problem for me. I did not remove the muffler from the generator. The exhaust port in the head may also be threaded (pipe thread) so you could use black pipe for exhaust pipe. Not uncommon for small engines to have both threaded and bolt on capabilities. If the head has pipe threads, you can easily adapt just about any automotive muffler. I just did not want to disturb mine and risk damaging the gasket. The fan is mounted on the engine end. With all sides enclosed with flashing (attached to generator frame), air flow is directly through and over all components. I cut up an auto inner tube to make a access door for operating the choke and pull starter rope handle. I attached a pull sting to the choke so I can turn it off without having to stick my hand back in there after the engine is started. I can check the oil from the front however, my generator compartment has a small access door and requires dropping the unit to do anything else. Even an RV generator would not be easy to do much else to on my rig. I need to open it back up a bit and put some insulation under the generator to see if that will reduce radiated noise I think is being transmitted via the original compartment base plate. Noise level inside the rig is very low. With AC on, you do not even hear the generator. Dave272Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
DaveVa78Chieftain wrote: I installed my ELIM3000 in the generator compartment of my 78 Winnebago. Closed in the sides with aluminum flashing. Used a 12VDC radiator fan to push air through it for cooling. Air exhaust is routed down (using the aluminum flashing) through the original exhaust exit for regular RV generators. A 110VAC fan (connected to the 110VAC plug) could also be used. Installed more insulation to help quiet the sound. Offensive noise is from the engine itself, not the exhaust. Mounted generator on springs which virtually eliminates all vibration. Connected a 12VDC fuel pump to pull gas from the aux tank (normal MH approach). Still have to reduce the clack-clack fuel pump noise. It is more annoying than the generator itself. Generator fuel tank is disconnected and empty. Installed a switch on the front panel that operates both the pump and the fan. Welded a short section of 1" elec conduit to the muffler. 3/4" Black pipe will thread into this which is what I used for joints and connections. Used victor muffler sealer to ensure tight joints. Exhaust exits out down through the air exhaust port then is routed back to the rear of the RV. Direct wired the unit into the RV from the back of the 110VAC duplex plug. My rig uses a seperate plug swapped between shore power and generator. I have an old RV converter (6 amp max battery charger) so I use an external battery charger running at 10 amps to maintain battery charge and run the fan/fuel pump. Have been running it 4 days a week for 5-6 hours/day while boondocking. Doing great so far. Will monitor heat issues during warmer summer months to ensure no problems. Dave Dave, I am wanting to do exactly what you did. I haven't opened the Elim300 box yet. What kind of springs did you use as well as the fuel pump. I found a pump at checkers that puts out 1.5-4 psi, Is this the one you used? Did you put the muffler outside the compartment? Would you know the minium space on the length of the Elim3000 as I only have 19" to install it. Any details would be greatly appreciated. Regards Dlefarris296Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
I found this fuel pump....1.5-4 psi is quite low and I thinks about any carb would handle it. Fuel Pump: Universal; Electronic; Solid State; POSI-FLO® Pump; 1.5-4 PSI; 25 GPH; 95 LPH http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?categorycode=3339K&mfrcode=PUR&mfrpartnumber=PRO04SV247Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
MrWizard wrote: if your Rv has a Generator compartment, it should all ready be insulated..for the noise, and it should be a welded sealed boxed only open to the bottom and the door so no heat or fumes go into the RV. if it;s not insulated , that is easy to do slides are available from camping worls and other distributers my generac sets on a sliding drawer ? makes it much easier to change the sparkplugs and oil it came that way, but had an Onan 6.5 K that died..( seized ) so i replaced it with the generac I have owned 3 onan of which 2 were brand new, they were maintained on a regular basis, parts (circuit boards) were very expensive, and they were high maintenance, I was never impressed with them. I noticed they have came out with a small sinewave generator called the "Equinox" at a decent price that has a troubleshooting feature as part of the remote start panel. The concept looks great and I would assume they are trying to sell all of the older style before they publicize the new technology....317Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Does anyone have any thoughts about removing an Elim3000 from the frame and mounting it in the compartment with an electric low pressure fuel pump: http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?categorycode=3339K&mfrcode=PUR&mfrpartnumber=PRO04SV and a tailpipe . Would this unit generate too much heat for the generator compartment?335Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
I rec'd a rain check ($249)also, and they way I got mine last week (3/20)was I called their 800 customer complaint dept and filed a formal complaint stressing that if it was limited to stock on hand, which is what they will tell you, that a raincheck is meaningless and the stor manager was improperly informed. Whitin 3 days I was called and ask it I wanted to come by and pick it up, which I did....310Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
I was curious if anyone has tried to purchase an electric start for the Eliminator 3000. The manual shows a starter on the last page. I have seen on ebay an 6.5hp electric start engine that I thought I might buy for my generator that way I would have a spare engine and get the electric start as well, if the engines are the same. The 65db the engine makes, is it a result of the muffler or the engine itself. I have seen quiet mufflers on ebay as well. Do I understand you correctly Professor, is the "dogbone" not required, only a single 15 to 30 amp adapter plug?410Views0likes0Comments
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