how to quiet a generator

[arcticcat400]

im not looking to start a arguement on which generator to buy but i already bought a cheaper one just to charge the batteries in my wheelhouse and was wondering of there is any easy ways to help quiet it down the one i have is not extremely loud but i figure the quieter the better

[Kyle Sandberg]

Is there a different type of muffler you could put on it?

Suspending it in snow so that absorbes the vibration.

Some ideas.

[limited out]

We built a styrofoam box nailed together at the corners and left the muffler side open. We poked holes throughout for ventilation and used a wood support for the bottom. Works like a charm, especially if you point the generator away froom the house.

[arcticcat400]

limited do you happen to have any pictures?

[beer batter]

I've seen people run them in the bed of their pickup with the topper closed. I like the enclosed box idea.

[hanson]

Lot of guys on the big lakes have insulated plywood boxes they put them in to quiet the noise, and then put them as far away from their house as possible on a long extension cord.

Remember though, you may be getting the noise further from your house but please don't be getting it any closer to mine.

In my little world, everyone would run little Hondas and we would all be happy.

[Shack]

I have used a little black tote ice fishing sled and put my generator in that and then drag it 50-75 feet away and run a heavy duty constrution cord. I have used this for years. The sled helps from water (after hot genny melts ice it) and moves it out in the deep snow well. I have caught fish the night I set up, so I do not think genny causes any concerns. I have run it in back of pick up before, but make sure you secure it down.

Get up and figure it, it is a fun thing to have to deal with.

[limited out]

Guys - friendly reminder to make sure you are putting a reflector on or next to your generator, especially if it far away from your house. We use a cheap pole reflector and stick it in the ice next to our box to ensure snowmobiles or atv's do not slam into it at night.

[Shack]

Good point!

You can better bet you fanny that I have reflector tape on my gennie.

Even still I have snowmobiles drive over cord (because I put so far away). Nothing has ever happened, but they have driven over it before.

Good note!!