adding a portable get to a fountain
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adding a portable get to a fountain
Has anyone added a portible generator in the engine compartment to a fountain. I have a 12 pack size honda I was thinking about running the exhaust up to one of the engine vents and leave the blowers running while coving out to keep the batterys charged
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Might want to do a search... I have actually seen it done before, but it scares the hell out of me. The generators are not spark arested in any way, so all it takes is a little fuel and boom. I would, however, consider running a small Honda on the swim platform or deck in open air.
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You'll hear a bunch of people say not to do it but I know a guy that did it. His exhaust was actually plumbed to a dedicated outlet at the rear of the boat with hi-temp exhaust hose, etc. He even pulled a fuel supply off the feedline to one of the engines.
I used to run mine on the swim platform though.
I used to run mine on the swim platform though.
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totally illegal setup. must be flame arrested and have a wet exhaust. you are not even legally allowed to run that generator on the swim platform of the boat. if you want a genset spend the money and have one installed correctly and then you won't have to worry so much about burning the boat or the carbon monoxide poisening to your family.
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have D rings and ratchet straps in my engine compartment where the gen sits from the factory. We strap it down there when not in use. Its so light I can move it in and out very easy and it runs the AC and all accessories with ease! VERY quiet too!