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the engine bay on my boat is big enough for 2 engines but as it only has the one , im thinking about installing a 2kw suitcase generator also , but where would I exit the exhaust of the generator ? I have a Hyundai 2kw electric start with a remote control , so it would be ideal to use as I would not need to open the hatch to start it up each time

any thoughts please
 
but its in the same place as thee vented engine ?
how is this any different
it won't be used whilst we are asleep . just for brewing a cuppa or the microwave
the engine compartments are below the open deck area ?
thanks
 
I definitely would not consider installing that type of generator in boat.
How would you guarantee a completely leak proof exhaust, absolutely guaranteed no internal leaks.
How do you provide fuel in a safe externally vented fuel tank. Essential no internal fuel vapour leaks.
Adequate cooling?
Might be only for a cup of tea but how do you control possible leakages of exhaust? Is it worth the risk?
Please don’t do it.
Use it externally, well vented.
 
Bran said:
I definitely would not consider installing that type of generator in boat.
How would you guarantee a completely leak proof exhaust, absolutely guaranteed no internal leaks.
How do you provide fuel in a safe externally vented fuel tank. Essential no internal fuel vapour leaks.
Adequate cooling?
Might be only for a cup of tea but how do you control possible leakages of exhaust? Is it worth the risk?
Please don’t do it.
Use it externally, well vented.
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im not entirely sure what ill decide , but playing devils advocate here . the thing would be right next to the boat engine that also has a carb and fuel lines , exactly the same as a generator . it also has a exhaust with the possibility of leaks from the manifold / rubber pipe / jubilee clips . again exactly the same as the generator . as for the fuel tank . ill just not use it but use the fuel tank already in the boat to feed both items , so I really fail to see any difference at all
thanks
 
darren west said:
what I read from this is no co2 sensors . sleeping whilst engine is running , and the fitting was bodged
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There are no recommended ways to install a suitcase generator in an enclosed space, there are no official kits available to connect the exhaust to a through hull fitting, so any solution is a bodge. Really ask yourself if it is worth the risk..
 
northwind said:
There are no recommended ways to install a suitcase generator in an enclosed space, there are no official kits available to connect the exhaust to a through hull fitting, so any solution is a bodge. Really ask yourself if it is worth the risk..
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not actually true . there are kits for using in a American RV , they often have generators in a side hatch
 
looking on line , Honda and Hyundai make thier own silencer extension pipes designed to fit

coppied
This exhaust extension allows for safe venting of exhaust fumes from an unoccupied enclosed area.
The buyer will receive: a custom low profile exhaust stub, the specified length of 500 degree F rated 3/4 I.D. indoor/outdoor flexible duct hose, and the proper size stainless hose clamp.

im un decided , but there are kits designed for exactly what im considering , and with the aid of some co2 alarms I personally dont see how its different to any engine , thanks for all the advice
 
500 f (260c) degree dry exhaust pipe and grp won’t get on.

2kw generator won’t boil bugger all…..buy a 12v kettle
 
If you do this then make sure that before you ever start your engine that you use the extractor fan first
 
If it's just for short usage, would a couple of additional batteries and an inverter not be a better solution?
 
The big difference that I cant see a way around is the inboards ALWAYS have a water cooled exhaust and how you would implement that on a suitcase genny is problematic. Better to buy a gas cannister housing on the swim platform and put it in there with a wide hole for exhaust egress imo.
 
You could get a water pump 12 v and fit a inlet down stream and lower say a foot or two of the genys
It only needs to be a Y shape bit of metal pipe connected to the exhaust extension kit the geny manufacturers sell .

Then switch this on
On it’s own just seawater runs out of the TTH fitting .
With the geny on it’s sufficient to cool the hot gasses after the Y to the hull .

Some fancy electronic device to interlock the geny so it can’t start with out the pump running ……if you wish .

Interestingly I have two “anchor “ brand 24 v pumps ( it’s a 24 v boat ) on my boat with separate TTH “in “fittings below the WL .
1 is a chain wash for the anchor chain .
2- is in the ER indeed for the geny .
This is at the bottom of the hull so near enough 0.8 M + down pressure wise but water is pumped through the geny .
This is on top of the rubber impeller pump , it as well as .I think it’s interlocked ie runs only with geny on .

Its 370 cc Diesel engines exhaust has a long run btw .
Water is injected into the exhaust stainless steel elbow which is about 30 cm long then this is cooled connected to trad vetus black rubber pipe .This pipe is 3 M or so long runs to the stern .

So the s steel manifold is effectively the Y piece i mentioned .
Where water + hot gas meet .
Incidentally There is a temp guard just a few cm below the meeting point ……so should water flow decrease and temp rise it alarms and switches off .

You could fit a temp guard on your Y down stream as well .

Then google / u tube sound boxes …….plenty of info .

Its a very do able project ….just copy existing designs …………I took CO alarms as read btw in my first response btw .

Blimey what a load of nay say doers ^^^ .
 
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