So it's fun to brainstorm and chat about hypothetical situations
(I assume this is the correct forum...as this is slightly more than a beginner subject???)

Lets assume Buddies house is already maxed out electrically and he wants to supplement his power supply. At the rates the Super Markets are selling tomatoes and cucumbers for these days...he would love to supply them with more. But doesn't have any outdoor greenhouse land use. But a noisy and smelly generator wouldn't go over very well if it were just sitting in the yard wailing and smoking away.

So Buddy says the other day..."Why couldn't a guy run a 6 up to maybe 12KW generator in a room in the basement of a house in a typical single family dwelling neighborhood and the neighbors be none the wiser?"

So he thinks about it for a bit (and some quick internet searching) and so far has come up with this rough rundown of the scenario.

#1: Noise.
It seems at first glance that noise control is a huge deal in many facets of our world. It is repeatedly claimed that a generator can be run to be no louder than an AC unit if the proper sound barrier techniques are applied. If that is true, how could this possibly be heard from outside of the home?

#2: (maybe this should have been #1 actually) Personal safety.
Carbon monoxide poisoning. It kills, and it can kill faster than many think. It's no joke.
So...maybe build a 100% hard sealed room (not a tent or plastic wrapped room). You could use plywood, but 5/8-3/4" MDF board would seal as well as add to sound suppression. What would be adequate ventilation?...maybe 800cfm out and 400cfm in? Run 24/7, always a vacuum on the room.
It's main purpose would be to prevent a carbon monoxide buildup and provide enough engine cooling. The air exchange would be enough for the engines own intake/exhaust...but both the air intake and exhaust to the engine itself could be plumbed outdoors as well. The engine exhaust would of course have a muffler or two for sound suppression.

#3: Engine exhaust odor.
There must be a carbon product for this type of application?

#4: Fuel use and unit longevity.
While this comes up as a factor one would have to consider when deciding whether to use a generator or not...it has little to do with where the unit is being operated.

I open this to discussion:smokin:

I found my Buddies suggestion interesting. Not only for it's boldness but also because I have never seen this particular application discussed.
Stuper Star Reviewed by Stuper Star on . Running a generator indoors...stealthily. So it's fun to brainstorm and chat about hypothetical situations:) (I assume this is the correct forum...as this is slightly more than a beginner subject???) Lets assume Buddies house is already maxed out electrically and he wants to supplement his power supply. At the rates the Super Markets are selling tomatoes and cucumbers for these days...he would love to supply them with more. But doesn't have any outdoor greenhouse land use. But a noisy and smelly generator wouldn't go over very Rating: 5