OT portable generator

s19438 · Oct 29, 2014

I was told to put Styrofoam (one in. thick) under the genny to stop vibration. the genny sits on the floor of our shed at our mountain chalet.
any comments?
thanks.

Tom H. · Oct 29, 2014

I don't see how it would hurt. I would glue a piece of plywood over the foam or the generator pads may vibrate into the foam. I think it would definitely reduce some of the vibration

Z-man · Oct 29, 2014

I do insulation for a living and the thicker the better, use extruded foam board which is stronger than foil faced. and the make a few type some that can be put on foundation walls and some that is made for under concrete that may work better for your application. You can also build a box around the unit to quiet it

Bruce(OR) · Oct 29, 2014

Hope you got a ground cable on that machine...

s19438 · Oct 30, 2014

and you say that, why?

Charles in Aus. · Oct 30, 2014

I hang the smaller generator from the rafters with rope . Isolates all vibration and resonance . Cuts the perceived sound down by at least half .

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