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Safe to run a generator in a structure not connected to your house?
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:28 am
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:28 am
I have a 2 car garage not connected to any part of the main house. Thinking about running an extension chord from it to the house. Is it safe to run the generator in that enclosed space? I just want to be 100% sure. Thanks and good luck to all.
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Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:30 am to haikarate
No. When you go into your garage there could be a dangerous concentration of CO.
Any way you can vent it? Like leave a door open or a window and direct a fan to it to force a draft?
Any way you can vent it? Like leave a door open or a window and direct a fan to it to force a draft?
This post was edited on 8/29/21 at 6:31 am
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:30 am to haikarate
Do NOT
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:30 am to haikarate
I wouldn’t.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:31 am to mylsuhat
Will not go into garage until all windows and door could be opened and generator pulled out to refuel etc
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:31 am to haikarate
You plan on entering that enclosed space at any point to add fuel to the generator? Bc you will be creating filling that space with carbon monoxide
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:31 am to Captain Crackysack
Will not refuel while it is indoors
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:31 am to haikarate
Not a good plan, I hope you don’t have kids or any family running around That could walk in there
This post was edited on 8/29/21 at 6:33 am
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:32 am to haikarate
It’s best not to. If you can’t force ventilation while it’s running, it would be a hell of a lot safer to just not run it.
This post was edited on 8/29/21 at 6:33 am
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:32 am to Ed Osteen
No
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:35 am to haikarate
This screams Murphy’s law. Do NOT tempt fate! Don’t do it man.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:36 am to haikarate
It certainly isn’t safe.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:37 am to haikarate
It can be. Make sure the shed is well ventilated and you'll be fine. I had this setup once when I lived in the Bush.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:38 am to haikarate
Jesus son, u may not have a lick of sense but thank goodness u had enough sense to ask for a 2nd opinion. The answer is no.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:40 am to Barn_Owl
all answers appreciated - thank you boys
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:40 am to haikarate
NO NO NO NO NO NO
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:41 am to Barn_Owl
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The answer is no.
Where do you people have generators? Everyone I know with them has an out building.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:46 am to RogerTheShrubber
Outside under the patio.
It probably isn’t a good idea to leave your doors and windows for the outbuilding open during a hurricane.
It probably isn’t a good idea to leave your doors and windows for the outbuilding open during a hurricane.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:50 am to CaptainsWafer
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It probably isn’t a good idea to leave your doors and windows for the outbuilding open during a hurricane.
We just ventilate them. Carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air, just use louvers to keep the air fresh.
Put further than 10' away, pump exhaust outside, louvers in shed and you're golden. Under a porch is dangerous.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 6:55 am to RogerTheShrubber
Yea I get your setup, but most folks at this point may not have time to do all that.
I didnt mean right next to the house on the porch. When it’s not raining it’s in the yard.
I didnt mean right next to the house on the porch. When it’s not raining it’s in the yard.
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