My Hurricane Generator Shed Project 🌀 - Florida Fish Hunter
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2024
- It was time for me to take action early and get my generator and its enclosure ready to go before the next potential hurricane system arrives this coming season. This video highlights how I went about accomplishing this task.
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30 of each year. Historically, the most active time for hurricane development is mid-August through mid-October.
► Thermal Switch Schematic → bit.ly/3WEPiCX
► STL files → www.thingiverse.com/thing:665...
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► Intro → 00:16
► Shed Platform → 07:30
► Shed Subfloor Anchor → 08:30
► Louver Installation → 09:05
► Exhaust Modification → 11:39
► Generator Temp / Noise Test → 12:31
► Hurricane Readiness → 12:47
► Outro → 17:25
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That’s the best set up I’ve seen.
Thank you! 😊👍
@@FFHTV Yes Sir by far the BEST!!!!
Outstanding! I don't need hurricane protection and I'm inclined to do a little more to reduce noise; but this is a beautifully executed version of what I had in mind for my new upgraded genset arriving in a few days. Fantastic design, execution, and instruction. Best video on ANY TOPIC I've seen this year. Thank you!!
It's heartwarming to receive such positive feedback! Thank you! 😊👍
great video... I've seen ALL the generator shed videos. You are the only one that I have seen that has a Thermal switch. VEry few people consider temp as an issue. I am building up my shed at the moment. I live in Canada so the temp is cooler that FLA. Can you provide more detail on the thermal switch and the wiring.... Thx again. Very informative!!
Thanks Antonio! I added a link to the video description showing where you can view a very simple schematic that I drew up for you showing how the thermal switch is wired to the Low oil sensor of the generator. I hope that helps you out and thanks for watching! 😊👍
@@FFHTV Much appreciated... I'm trying to learn how to program and Arduino Controller to take care of the Thermal management including airflow and now shutdown if it over heats!! I can see what you did... very smart an no one else on the internet added the High temp shutdown to protect the generator.
Thanks Antonio! 😊👍
One of the best set-up I've seen. Thanks
Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it! 😊👍
Well done. I live in North Florida outside Dowling Park. We caught Idalia right in the teeth, and we were devastated by tornados as well. Power was out 10 days. I set up my 8x10 shed with louvers for air flow and put a fan in the window, and another by fresh air intake similar to your setup. Since my generator isn't big enough to power the house and 4 ton AC, I'm installing the second generator in an enclosure similar to yours and wired directly to the AC disconnect. The unit has a soft start module, so the generator has no problem running it. Your idea of muffler on the outside is stellar, as is taking advantage of the frosting of the propane tank. These are very good ideas that nobody else has thought of that I've seen. I believe I'll borrow your ideas. Thank you.
Thanks Rob! I'm really glad portions of the video has helped you out. I too plan on adding a soft start as well which is the last piece I need to do to finish off my setup. Hopefully this year those of us living here in Florida can get a break from the hurricanes! 😊👍
@FFHTV We bought the Micro Air easy start. Very well made, easy to install, and so far, reliable. I have it covered to keep the UV rays from destroying it. It has over 3500 starts with no issues. Unfortunately, the meteorologists are all predicting one of the worst Atlantic hurricane seasons ever. Hope they're wrong. Stay safe, and thank you for the video.
I have been planning on installing a Micro-Air X72 unit once I had finished the generator shed build but just have not had the chance to do so yet. The reviews I have read while doing my research have been very good and so it was nice to see that yours has over 3500 starts with no issues. Having dealt with tornados most of my life while living in Oklahoma, I can honestly say that hurricanes, when compared to the destructive capability of tornados, are not that big of a deal to me. Now if I was living right on the coast of the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico then that would be another matter all together. You too stay safe my friend and thank you for your comments. 😊👍
That's the same model I'm looking at getting. I have a couple of questions about your build:
1. What is the purpose of that black box that your exhaust goes into?
2. About how long would expect the generator to run on that tank of propane?
Hi Quaght! The black box is actually the generators muffler that was removed and relocated outside to reduce heat inside the shed. This was shown in the video. I would expect the generator to run anywhere from 6 to eight hours depending on load. 😊👍
Nice. I have the same Generator. Mine keeps surging and will have to figure out how to fix. Nice set up have.
Thanks! Did you ever figure out your surging issue?
@@FFHTV lol..no..draining the gas today..it started to backfire after I cleaned the idle jet.Called a service to fix this for me ..I give up.
Did you try running off of propane before calling a service? I own another generator that has a messed up carb and won't run but will run just fine off of propane. Never went back to gas after that. You should really consider just strictly running your generator off of propane if possible.
@@FFHTV Good idea...prob a lot more efficient as well with all these gas issues. I ended up calling a repair shop to come get it. But will look into propane.Thank you.
Nice set up. We have the same generator and we had our house wired too. Haven't had to use it yet. YET.
Thanks! It's seems to be a good generator. Time will tell. Last year I decided to upgrade my trusty BlackMax 8750 Honda powered generator that I've owned and has been my go to since 2007 only because of this project and the ability of the Westinghouse unit to start up remotely. A couple of years ago I converted the BlackMax to run on propane so I'm good with it as a backup secondary generator if the Westinghouse decides to fail. Hopefully, actual use of these generators won't be happening anytime in the close foreseeable future 🤞😊:wishful thinking:
Great setup! Loved the video!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍
Would adding insulation to the walls aid in keeping that box from becoming an oven ?
Hi Z33Garage! I personally don't believe it would. I live in Florida where it is hot year round especially in the summer months. My shed is located where it has no shade and is in direct contact with the sun for roughly eight hours of the day. I monitor the temperature in my box using wireless temp sensors which read outside and inside air temps for comparison purposes and typically for me the inside air temp ranges about 3 to 4 degrees warmer than the outside air temperature in the middle of the day when the sun is at its hottest. For me that is perfectly fine and normal.
@@FFHTV I live in CFL as well and I thought this would also be the case but wanted to hear your opinion on this. Thanks !
Awesome! 😊👍
Awesome unit. How did you make the piece you put the power cord through. Looks like PVC pipe and a couple flanges?
Thanks michiganadventures2784! Yes, I used PVC pipe and the flanges are 3d printed. Both sides of the PVC tube is supported by the flange. The STL file is linked in the video description. 😊👍
Have you had any issues with critters getting under the shed?
None at all. 😊👍