Sound proofing a genset

[bazaldog]

Hi I've got a Pajuro 3000 generator which drives me mad! It is by far the most reliable bit of kit that I've ever owned, but the noise vibration is a bit over the top. Does anyone have any ideas of how to soundproof it without spending the earth?

 

[Chris_Robb]

I have one too, (4KVA) doesn't yours have an acoustic cover? Mine is acceptable. It is mounted in the stern cabin, in its own cabinet, and I don't choose to stay in the stern cabin when it is running, however, close the door and move into the saloon, and it is perfectly acceptable.

 

[bazaldog]

yes it has the cover, but the way our boat is laid out means that you're on top of it all the time. The accoustic cover does kill a lot of the sound, just not enough!

 

[exfinnsailor]

Bought a Honda .. Had it in the Pulpit charging the batteries now its in the workshop waiting to find another use .. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

 

[cliff]

Bought a Kipor .. Have it in the cockpit charging the batteries and running the 240v electrics. Just as quiet as the <word removed> and less than ½ the price (over 1000 hrs on mine so far so quite reliable and long lived).
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[1955patric]

Turn it off. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[cliff]

No need - it is so quiet one can hardly notice it running /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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