Electrifying a distant garage

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

Generating your own leccie is 4 x the cost of a line supply.

Can be, not is, I would say.

My 4.5kVA diesel genny goes through about a litre and a half of (red) diesel while running a 3Kw electric fire. So about twice the cost of mains lecky. Small petrol ones will certainly be more costly than one running on red diesel, but the modern inverter gens only rev to what power is required, so not running at 3000rpm continously. Saves on noise, fuel and engine wear.

An old Lister CS could be far more economical on fuel – especially if fed on chip shop waste oil. But not an option in this scenario (perhaps unfortunately).

[CirclipParticipant @circlip]

A decent soundproofing cabinet can be made very cheaply, at the moment, loads of panels, free.

Regards Ian.

[RainbowsParticipant @rainbows]

Well I do have probably most of a lister SR1 in the garage. Keep meaning to try and restore it but don't have even the vaguest idea how to do so or start. Would one of them run on veggie oil or does that only work on earlier models?

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

There seem to be plenty of SR 1 s running on used veggie oil, and you don't have to look too far on Google to find ways of filtering it.

Ian S C

[SamsarandaParticipant @samsaranda]

Circlip, unfortunately the panels that you refer to as available for soundproofing probably have the problem of being somewhat inflammable, therefore I would suggest not a good idea!!!

Dave

[RainbowsParticipant @rainbows]

https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/Rockwool-RWA45-Acoustic-Insulation-Slab-100mm-x-1200mm-x-600mm-%282-88m2-Pack%29/p/961938

Thinking about making an enclosure out of this stuff. Hasn't got the fancy egg carton shape but the price is much nicer and probably less likely to burst into flames.

The listers ability to run on anything is a long ways off yet.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

I know you aren't stupid, but do make sure the exhaust vents into a non-leaky pipe and goes well away from where it can get back into the garage.

Neil

[RainbowsParticipant @rainbows]

Never trust me to not be stupid

Been shimmying it out in front of the garage and putting an extension cord back in. Also bought a monoxide detector. Being able to keep it in the garage with a flue is something for the future to deal with

[Martin KyteParticipant @martinkyte99762]

How about a Steam Engine and Line shafting as a solution?

regards Martin

[CirclipParticipant @circlip]

12 Bore, thought he was soundproofing a generator not a fridge/freezer.

Regards Ian.

[MikeParticipant @mike89748]

I don't get exhaust gases in my workshop because the generator lives in a 3ft high lean-to outside, built of concrete blocks, with a wooden roof. Most folks think it's an old coal bunker. There's one half-inch hole for a cable to go through into the workshop, and this is made gas-tight with silicone. Exhaust gases go into the atmosphere through a 6in. flexible aluminium pipe of the type used for kitchen extractor fans. Concealed ventilation slots, aided by a small electric fan, prevent overheating. Frame-type generators are noisy, although this setup does provide reasonable soundproofing. Anyway, of the two neighbours within earshot, one is out at work all day and the other is about as deaf as me, so no complaints.

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