My Hurricane Generator Shed Project 🌀 - Florida Fish Hunter

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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.
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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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@FFHTV 2 месяца назад

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@Dragonballzgtvegeta Месяц назад

That’s the best set up I’ve seen.

@FFHTV Месяц назад

Thank you! 😊👍

@Dragonballzgtvegeta Месяц назад

@@FFHTV Yes Sir by far the BEST!!!!

@robdavis8307 2 месяца назад

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.

@FFHTV 2 месяца назад

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! 😊👍

@robdavis8307 2 месяца назад

@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.

@FFHTV 2 месяца назад

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. 😊👍

@elKOY0 7 дней назад

This is a clean and well thought out set up. Great job and thanks for sharing.

@FFHTV 7 дней назад

Thank you elKOY0! 😊👍

@abqcleve Месяц назад

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!!

@FFHTV Месяц назад

It's heartwarming to receive such positive feedback! Thank you! 😊👍

@patrickbass3542 7 дней назад

We are at the beginning of our generator install and I have found your video to be the most complete and informative yet online. Thanks and good fishing!

@FFHTV 7 дней назад

Awesome, thank you patrickbass3542! 😊👍

@patrickbass3542 3 дня назад

@@FFHTV What is the black device you are using to run the gen output cable thru at the back of the enclosure? I have looked far and wide and cannot even identify it, much less locate one!

@FFHTV 3 дня назад

It is a 3d printed structure that I designed to support the pvc tube (inside and out) of my generator shed wall where the power chord runs through. Here is the link to the stl file: www.thingiverse.com/thing:6657917

@TTURocketDoc 8 дней назад

104 F ambient temperature is the limit with just natural convection, your fan increases the max allowable ambient temp significantly, but probably good to use a 105f fuse just in case the fan quits

@FFHTV 7 дней назад

Hi TTURocketDoc! I can relate to that but I prefer not to take any chances with an overheat scenario so my thermal switch is set for 104F 😊👍

@sinner-saint361 7 дней назад

That's the best set up I've seen so far. Only thing I would add for thought is the fact of how much propane that gen will take to run. It will run threw that cylinder pretty fast. Way faster than gas.

@FFHTV 7 дней назад

Thanks sinner-saint361! I currently have 4 tanks for my setup and only keep 1 tank with the generator when running. The way I have done it these past few years that has worked out for me is to refill when two tanks become empty while one tank is in use and the other is waiting its turn. 😊👍

@OldLadyAngler 3 месяца назад

Nice set up. We have the same generator and we had our house wired too. Haven't had to use it yet. YET.

@FFHTV 3 месяца назад

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:

@darryljones6678 3 месяца назад

Great setup! Loved the video!

@FFHTV 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍

@seunni 2 месяца назад

One of the best set-up I've seen. Thanks

@FFHTV 2 месяца назад

Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it! 😊👍

@emileHD 10 дней назад

Great video! Using your shed video as an inspiration to start building my gen shed.

@FFHTV 8 дней назад

That is awesome! Thanks emileHD! 😊👍

@Quaght Месяц назад

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?

@FFHTV Месяц назад

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. 😊👍

@AntonioSantos-qk7bn 2 месяца назад

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!!

@FFHTV 2 месяца назад

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! 😊👍

@AntonioSantos-qk7bn 2 месяца назад

@@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.

@FFHTV 2 месяца назад

Thanks Antonio! 😊👍

@jaysonstebbins2539 10 дней назад

Nice job! Just an FYI. The reason the tank frosts is because it's not quite enough big enough. Lp tank will freeze up if there isn't enough (size) to allow the liquid to turn into a gas. Great job on the setup. Thinking of the same setup. Saving video :) 2 20# tank would do better or 2 30# tanks. Those refills are only 3/4 full to 80%. More like 3 gallons each.

@FFHTV 10 дней назад

Thanks for the info! I currently have four 20# tanks. I just need to purchase the splitter hose. 😊👍

@jaysonstebbins2539 10 дней назад

@FFHTV you can always pick up a 2 stage regulator with auto changeover like you see on an rv. If you leave both tanks open then when the generator is needing a little extra it can pull from the other tank. The autochangeover regulator are made to sense low pressure. I'm an rv tech and find alot of people trying to leave 1 tank off and not realizing what the other tank does with both are connected in the wintertime trying to run a 40,000 btu furnace. That little 20# will freeze up and eventually burn something out. If your running the generator under a light load then it's ok. But if your putting a decent to heavy load with a 20# tank then you'll get a freeze up. I bet the manufacturer requires a minimum of a 30# tank but recommends a 100# for heavier loads. 2 30# tanks together ok a splitter probably wouldn't even freeze up until about 30°F with a heavy load. Temperature is a big factor on this as well. The hotter the better for propane sense propane boils at -44°F :) up north we add butane to lower this number. 40# tanks on a splitter would be rocking for you. And in the long run you would spend less in filling them because you can fill at tractor supply and hardware stores much cheaper than a exchange and plus use them for numerous things like grilling. :)

@jmaklary 4 дня назад

With having in a shed with vent openings, are you not worried about humidity in the shed ultimately shorting the life of the generator?

@FFHTV 2 дня назад

Hi jmaklary! Honestly with having the vents I have no worries or concerns with humidity. I'm no expert on this subject so my thoughts on humidity are that if I did not have the vents then it could possibly be a future issue since the shed would not be able to fully "breathe" on its own thereby possibly trapping moisture when the conditions are right for it. 😊👍

@xxRock81xx День назад

Well done, I've done similar to you with mine. Do you have natural gas?

@FFHTV День назад

Thanks xxRock81xx! Sadly no natural gas where I live which is why I'm using propane.

@pipeliner345 11 дней назад

I built the exact same set up last year almost. However i did not have the high heat cut off. My two fans, wall and floor quit, the circuit was not tripped, so not sure what happened there. The box overheated therfore so did the generator, duro max 13k, brand new first use. I used the exact shed, melted it severely but still usable. I'm most not sure of relying on fans after this very expensive disaster.

@FFHTV 10 дней назад

Hi pipeliner345! I can only speculate that the heat inside your enclosure was high enough to cause your fans to fail first while your generator continued to run and then eventually shut down due to this high heat. A overheat sensor would have definitely saved your generator in this case until you could solve the heat issue. Also having a way to read the temperature inside the shed while the generator is running is a game changer to help you determine how to go about solving these heat issues. I use a wireless thermometer, linked in the video description, to keep tabs on the temperature inside my shed. Having an overheat sensor is priority number 1, a must in my opinion, if you are going to run a air cooled generator inside any enclosure. I also truly believe that placing the generators muffler outside of the enclosure should be a requirement with these plastc shed setups. Prior to this when my generator was in its original configuration with its muffler inside the shed I would always trip the overheat sensor within 15 to 20 minutes of the generator running which made the whole setup absolutely useless. Once I routed my muffler to the outside, everything changed for the best. Also having a large enough shed to help with air circulation must always be considered. My first shed that I purchased was just big enough to contain my generator and felt it would absolutely not help with air circulation so I returned it and purchased the next size up which is the one shown in the video and am very happy with the size and amount of air circulation available to help with moving the heat that is created inside the enclosure to the outside with the aid of the fans. I hope this info helps. 😊👍

@randyn5397 Месяц назад

Have you had any issues with critters getting under the shed?

@FFHTV Месяц назад

None at all. 😊👍

@michiganadventures2784 Месяц назад

Awesome unit. How did you make the piece you put the power cord through. Looks like PVC pipe and a couple flanges?

@FFHTV Месяц назад

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. 😊👍

@Hannelore7 Месяц назад

Nice. I have the same Generator. Mine keeps surging and will have to figure out how to fix. Nice set up have.

@FFHTV Месяц назад

Thanks! Did you ever figure out your surging issue?

@Hannelore7 Месяц назад

@@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.

@FFHTV Месяц назад

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.

@Hannelore7 Месяц назад

@@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.

@patrickbass3542 6 дней назад

You running a 2-cycle engine on propane. You claim cooling from the "frost" on the propane tank aids in cooling of the 2-cycle engine. WOuld you recommend additional cfm air flow with a 4-cycle engine running on natural gas?

@FFHTV 5 дней назад

Hi patrickbass3542! My generator is powered by a 457cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine. 😊👍

@RogerKnowsTech 13 дней назад

Great build and video. Question? I noticed you have two thermal switches. Are they wired together to the same cable to ground out the spark?

@FFHTV 13 дней назад

Thanks Roger! Only one thermal switch is wired on mine. The other I just keep there as a spare. You can technically run multiple thermal switches. Each one wired individually from the low oil shutdown wire to ground. Hope that info helps! 😊👍

@RogerKnowsTech 13 дней назад

@@FFHTV ok great. Yes this helps a lot. Thanks

@Z33Garage 3 месяца назад

Would adding insulation to the walls aid in keeping that box from becoming an oven ?

@FFHTV 3 месяца назад

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.

@Z33Garage 3 месяца назад

@@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 !

@FFHTV 3 месяца назад

Awesome! 😊👍