I agree with that about not using in an "enclosed" space.
In my case I am aware of that and understand the risk but have compensated. Placing one outside that you cannot see without going out there that is placed next to the house can also be a problem. Heck it's just a risk anyway you do it.
I did hear of several cases down on the Gulf while there, of generators "disappearing" that were running and connected.
Low life Huh?
I do know it is VERY dangerous to go outside in the rain or snow on wet ground to mess with a generator. Which is normally the conditions I need them. Heck switching off the mains is scary also. I use an insulated pole. I wish that was inside as well. I'm working on that.
I purpose built in, my large exhaust fan in the shop and have an opening window in the walk in door and raise the garage door some also. I have an auto Halon mounted next to the generator and being rural I have quite a few extinguishers in strategic places. However when up and running I check very often the state of everything.
I do not store the extra fuel inside.
With both doors open for flow thru and the large exhaust fan it becomes more like an open shed but out of the weather. I have done some smoke tests and it is removed very quickly. In fact the purpose was to also remove airborne dust when using wood working tools or fiberglass dust that was not picked up by the vacuum system.
But I do agree that one should be very cautious of any type of installation involving fuel and electricity. I have two sealed doors between this and the living area and CO2 detectors in several places. They have not gone off during any use of the generator. I have a staggered schedule of battery replacement.
We do not run ours when we finally try to sleep. Good time for them to rest too and the fridge and freezers will carry over until morning.
Usually by that time the battery backups are all charged up for any auxiliary lighting, for late night runs down the hall.
I love indoor plumbing!
In my case I am aware of that and understand the risk but have compensated. Placing one outside that you cannot see without going out there that is placed next to the house can also be a problem. Heck it's just a risk anyway you do it.
I did hear of several cases down on the Gulf while there, of generators "disappearing" that were running and connected.
Low life Huh?
I do know it is VERY dangerous to go outside in the rain or snow on wet ground to mess with a generator. Which is normally the conditions I need them. Heck switching off the mains is scary also. I use an insulated pole. I wish that was inside as well. I'm working on that.
I purpose built in, my large exhaust fan in the shop and have an opening window in the walk in door and raise the garage door some also. I have an auto Halon mounted next to the generator and being rural I have quite a few extinguishers in strategic places. However when up and running I check very often the state of everything.
I do not store the extra fuel inside.
With both doors open for flow thru and the large exhaust fan it becomes more like an open shed but out of the weather. I have done some smoke tests and it is removed very quickly. In fact the purpose was to also remove airborne dust when using wood working tools or fiberglass dust that was not picked up by the vacuum system.
But I do agree that one should be very cautious of any type of installation involving fuel and electricity. I have two sealed doors between this and the living area and CO2 detectors in several places. They have not gone off during any use of the generator. I have a staggered schedule of battery replacement.
We do not run ours when we finally try to sleep. Good time for them to rest too and the fridge and freezers will carry over until morning.
Usually by that time the battery backups are all charged up for any auxiliary lighting, for late night runs down the hall.
I love indoor plumbing!