Generator Issue

bloving

I've read about generators not running but can't find anything on best way to run generator at night (calm weather) and keep carbon monoxide detector from going off. Cabin door is closed and all windows shut. Is there a better way?

brianluck

Carbon monoxide is a scary thing, I've always anchored of the bow in a location with at least some wind. I don't like places where the tree line blocks all the wind. My alarms never one off. Maybe duct some of the air out of the cabin? If carbon monoxide a is an issue proper ventilation is the only solution I can think of besides not using the gen. Welcome to the site. I hope someone can chime in with a more helpful response

TikiHut2

Maybe its an issue of an exhust leak in the engine compartment that is leaching CO into the cabin through the poorly sealed firewall/bulkhead. Put a CO detector in the engine comp and see if it goes off. My bulhead has gaps big enough to stick a football through. Good post and treat this issue with respect.Mike

brianluck

What kind of generator?

bloving

Kohler 5e on a 342 fiesta

Black_Diamond

Start by making sure you do not have an exhaust leak from the genset.  Are you running your blower with the genset on?  

raybo3

You should be using 1 anchor and it should be off the bow. I run my blower and I have never had a problem. I do not use it that much but never a problem.