Coleman Equipment
How can I make my generator run more quietly?
I have a Coleman 6750 generator with a Briggs and Stratton engine which runs well but is noisy. Has anyone made modifications to such a set up to make it run more quietly? I believe they sell better mufflers somewhere for about $80. That’s not cheap for an otherwise good engine and I have no idea how effective they are. Does boxing the generator in (with vents in the encasement) help much? I wonder why they sell good equipment like this with such noisy engines. Recommendations and accounts of experiences would be appreciated.
If you decide to bolt a larger muffler to the generator frame, ensure the exhaust line is flexible and allows the engine to move on its rubber shock mounts.
Here are some ideas from my home generator page.
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/generator.html
Portable generators are noisy. If you have neighbors nearby or the noise is unbearable in your house here are some ideas.
- Choose an operating location as far away as possible. Note that a larger gauge wire is needed to reduce voltage drop as line length increases. Reducing line loss is required to minimize power loss and to ensure maximum power is available to the house. Lights will flicker less when heavy loads are attached.
- Change the exhaust system. Noise from the portable generator systems comes primarily from two sources, the engine block and the exhaust system. With an air cooled engine there is little you can do about block noise. Some engines can have a larger muffler attached or make other changes to the exhaust system. Merely mounting exhaust pipe vertically will noticeably reduce noise.
- Build a noise shielding enclosure. This could be as simple as a piece of plywood to reflect sound away from the house to a separate shed to hold the generator. Design your enclosure with safety in mind. Provide adequate air circulation and ventilation to prevent heat buildup and to remove carbon monoxide.
- If the noise bothers your neighbors, invite them over for coffee or offer to run line to their home to power the freezer or a few lights. Talk to them before starting the engine, ask they let you know if the noise is bothersome before they phone the police or harbor any resentment. A little diplomacy can go a long way.
- Last resort, shut off the engine or buy a quiet generator.
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