[AT] reducing noise on portable generator

[George Willer]

Ivan,

First, we're happy that you and Charlene will be able to join us.

Second... there's a commercially available option that can be easily copied. 
It is a free standing vertical pole with a connection near the bottom for a 
flexible pipe from the generator to connect to.  The idea is to direct the 
sound upward.  The outlet is above the camper roofs.

Third... I returned from the Portland spring swap meet last night.  There's 
a slight chance the mud holes may dry up in time for the big show.  It's a 
regulation mess!

George Willer

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From: "ivan" <ivancou at alltel.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 11:06 AM
Subject: [AT] reducing noise on portable generator


> Ok , this is for use at Portland so its on topic.  But I dont want to p***
> everyone off listening to a gen howling away .. So I put together a belt
> driven generator so we can run the ac in the camper by day  . Its chuggin
> along at 2400 rpm , with 115 under a 2400 watt load . Much better than one
> screaming at 3600 rpm .  But how to quiet it down a little more  ?
> I would like to put a smaller pulley on the gen itself so that I can lower
> the speed a little more ,target is1800 rpm and I have one of the lo tone
> mufflers from briggs  .So its a little quieter than a jet turbine .
> Suggestions ? Ivan
>
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