5.5kw keystart Generator with enclosure

[greenbean32]

Item name:Have the generator a couple of years ,used only a couple of hours.
Age and condition: Couple of years ,mint condition and just replaced the battery.
Do you include packaging:No
Warranty: No
Reason for selling: Mom always complained about the noise.
Price:8500
Negotiable: Yes
Location: Cape Town

 

[RonSwanson]

Mom always complained about the noise.

No wonder, looking at your enclosure. Excellent resonance chamber, 10/10.

 

[greenbean32]

Was standing next to her wall by her TV,so it canceled each other out ,can watch TV with the power ,but can't hear anything.lol

On a serious note ,I just made the enclosure to weather proof it.

 

[RonSwanson]

Was standing next to her wall by her TV,so it canceled each other out ,can watch TV with the power ,but can't hear anything.lol

On a serious note ,I just made the enclosure to weather proof it.

Yep, it looks good for that, quite innovative actually. I like the use of the steel frame and IBR roofing, similar to the 50s and 60s outdoor coal storage that were made from brick and a sinkplaat roof. We knew how to keep our coal dry (something that Eskom seems to have to learn). And I have seen far worse enclosures for gennys.

 

[greenbean32]

Thanks

 

[I.am.Sam]

doesnt the roof and wood vibrate causing noise also

 

[DapperDanMan]

doesnt the roof and wood vibrate causing noise also

THAT is why he is selling the generator and its enclosure! Duh!

 

[spacemuis]

Can I buy just the enclosure?
I have a similar need to yours (weatherproofing while not in use) and this could save me the trouble of building one myself... Noise isn't a consideration in my case so could work well.

 

[DapperDanMan]

Can I buy just the enclosure?

Yes, @spacemuis, that will be R8500 ÷ 2 = R4250.

 

[Harmonic]

Yes, @spacemuis, that will be R8500 ÷ 2 = R4250.

What a bargain!

 

[greenbean32]

doesnt the roof and wood vibrate causing noise also

Actually no, it is more just the genny.

 

[greenbean32]

Can I buy just the enclosure?
I have a similar need to yours (weatherproofing while not in use) and this could save me the trouble of building one myself... Noise isn't a consideration in my case so could work well.

That could work ,was looking at 1k for the enclosure.

 

[greenbean32]

Bump ,price drop R8000

 

[greenbean32]

Bump and price drop R7500

 

[greenbean32]

Generator sold off forum, still have the enclosure up for sale.

 

[schuits]

Isn't the genny asphyxiating itself? No CO2 outlet or air inlet?

 

[greenbean32]

When I run/ran the genny I opened the sides for airflow, that is why all sides can open, except the back.

Holes can be drilled for air intake and exhaust fumes. Would probably make a difference in the noise level.