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How to Quiet a Noisy Generator

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Having access to electricity has become a basic need for the modern man, regardless if he lives in the city or in the mountains. Without power, everything will stop working and the discomfort people will experience would be difficult to ignore.

How to Quiet a Noisy Generator — Without power, everything will stop working and the discomfort people will experience would be difficult to ignore. Having a generator becomes crucial for every household, especially for those experiencing frequent power blackouts.

Having a generator becomes crucial for every household, especially for those experiencing frequent power blackouts. There are many families relying on a generator to cover their electrical power needs in case of a power grid failure caused by a natural disaster or human action.

The problem with most generators is the high level of noise they produce. This is a factor that needs to be taken into account and you should look for ways to reduce the noise produce by your generator. In a post SHTF world, a noisy generator can alert others of your presence and it would be very difficult to keep a low profile. Even if you are not concerned about emergency preparedness, reducing noise is important not only for neighbors and family members but also for passersby.

There are a few things one can do in order to quiet a noisy generator.

You should start by regularly inspecting the exhaust since generator noise comes from two main sections, the engine, and the exhaust. A solution would be to install a muffler in the exhaust and you will notice that the noise emanating from this section reduces by a huge margin. You can also opt to replace the exhaust with a bigger muffler/a car muffler either by yourself (if you are sufficiently skilled) or hire an expert to install for you. Either way, the result is a significant reduction in the noise your generator produces.

Check out the article below to discover other noise reduction solutions:

How to Quiet a Noisy Generator

How to Quiet a Noisy Generator — Without power, everything will stop working and the discomfort people will experience would be difficult to ignore. Having a generator becomes crucial for every household, especially for those experiencing frequent power blackouts.