bcblues79 asked:
What is average operating temperature of a portable generator?
How much heat does a 13 HP generator motor put out? Thinking of enclosing mine, of course venting the enclosure but still would like to know temperature guides to choose safe materials for the enclosure.
What is average operating temperature of a portable generator?
How much heat does a 13 HP generator motor put out? Thinking of enclosing mine, of course venting the enclosure but still would like to know temperature guides to choose safe materials for the enclosure.
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June 28th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Most internal combustion motors that are air cooled will burn skin if you touch it. I would say temps are somewhere between 250-400 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are going to enclose it consider using cement backer board on the inside fastened to studs with an air gap of 2 inches between the cement board and combustibles such as 2×4s. The cement board usually sells for $11/sheet at a hardware store and a sheet is 3′x5′ or 15 square feet. This would probably be the cheapest way to construct.