Generator Muffler

[ccove]

Does anyone have any experince with putting a muffler on a portable Briggs and Straton powered generator. I have seen many videos and explainations but I was wondering if it was worth it.

[blacksmith]

I think I have one should not be to hard and helps the motor last longer

[onidah]

Ccove, you're the only one who can decide if it is worth it for your situation, but here is some information that I came across recently that might help you decide.

www.electronicspoint.com/generator-muffler-modifications-t176870.html

If you want to completely suppress all the noise, it might not be worth the time, cost and effort. However, if you just want to cut the noise down some and make it more enjoyable to listen to, it might be worth it.

Onidah

[Cwi555]

Nov 1, 2012 13:52:03 GMT -7 ccove said:

Does anyone have any experience with putting a muffler on a portable Briggs and Straton powered generator. I have seen many videos and explanations but I was wondering if it was worth it.

Just a muffler is easy enough to install. Sound suppression to the level that neighbors and passersby cannot detect your generator running is another story.

[graf]

I have worked on outdoor power equipment for years. Smething you have to consider is that any muffler or sound suppretion may not be suitable for your motor. You must have the correct amount of back pressure or you risk valve damage. Generators usally work in hard conditions, long hours and full RPM's. I highly recommend you stay with what the motor manufacturer recommends they usally have different decibels levels avaiable.