2007-02-02 07:08:56 · 17 answers · asked by cotsey 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Tom & Martin got it right.
Diesel is VERY different from petrol and there are countless examples of generators being used in buildings. There are countless examples of diesel generators being used on ships AND .... there are countless examples of diesel generators being used on small sailing yachts. No problem. I've done it.
Obviously secure the venting of fumes, a marine diesel engine flexible exhaust hose is perfect actually. Use sikaflex or a good marine sealant around the generators exhaust outlet, push on the flexi hose and clamp it down with a jubilee clip or two. You can run the hose pretty much where you want to after that, or site the rig permanently.
I think perhaps that the people saying no to this are making assumptions. It's ok to do this with the method I have suggested.
Best regards,
Geoff
www.sailingunlimited.net
2007-02-02 11:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by Geoff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of folks going on about carbon monoxide..... from a diesel??
Yes it can be run indoors but it is not reccomended at all, whilst the exhaust from a diesel is not as dangerous as from a petrol engine the fumes are still nasty enough.
Not with standing that there is always a fire risk.
Much better to run longer leads indoors and leave the generator outside
2007-02-02 09:20:51 · answer #2 · answered by Martin14th 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see any reason why not. It is crucial that you have all, every bit, of the exhaust going outside. Don't exhaust near a fresh air intake and don't use a loose fit on any of the exhaust system or where it is sealed as it passes through the wall. Then the farther the open end is from the building, the better I would like it.
One more thing, I wouldn't run it while people slept.
2007-02-02 07:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but you must incorporate a well engineered filtering systems for ventilation, noise and vibrations. Lots of large hospitals, hotels and other complexes have these in a separate buildings for emergency electrical back up. Also Large Cruse Ships at sea have diesel engines inside and apply the very technical sources I mentioned above. Hope this helps...
2007-02-02 07:23:52 · answer #4 · answered by okucme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the exhaust is welded completely, and not prone to flex, i.e. heavy gauge piping, then yes. I would recommend after installation to get CO2 detectors installed in any sealed spaces to alert of any escaping exhaust gases. The Navy uses Emergency Diesel Generators in their aircraft carriers.
2007-02-02 07:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by Doug K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Just make sure the exhaust goes direct from the generator outside the building and get a Carbon Monoxide alarm and if possible leave a window open.
2007-02-02 07:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, but you must make sure that the structure you are housing it in is properly ventilated and monitored for CO gas concentrations and never directly connected to a house or other dwelling.
2007-02-02 07:15:28 · answer #7 · answered by lunatic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how the hell are you going to get poisoned with the exhaust going out side the vessel.
a well built exhaust system doesnt leak
what did / do submarines run on pedal power?
I dont know where people get their info from not from experience by the looks of it
2007-02-02 16:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by rutager 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO, not a good thing to do. A good way to die. The generator must be away from the structure. That is what long cables are for.
2007-02-02 07:18:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, as long as your sure all the fumes are going outside, that is how most business's have their back up generators hooked up, so anyone saying no has no clue what they are saying
2007-02-02 10:10:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋