Generator Dog House Project.mp4

This project was built when I first heard about hurricane Irene and was headed our way.
I had a small Coleman Powermate 1850 generator and I wanted to protect it from the rain, I did not design it to make the generator more quiet, as it was that little Coleman was not all that loud.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Generator
• Dog-House
• Rain
• Cover
• Coleman
• Powermate
• 1850

[calidoggie]

To let the viewers know, you can't just dilute paint to "make your own primer". Primer is formulated differently than paint so that it will bond to the wood. One common reason for paint blistering is when primer is not used under the top coat.

[old64goat]

@calidoggie True, but it does offer some protection because the thinned out paint "soaks" into the wood.

I do agree with you, a primer is best, I have to do things to save money, BTW the roof on that "dog House" is just as good as the day I painted it.

Thanks for the info, I do appreciate it.

[xmpsrt]

Great project Bill! That should extend the life of the generator by several years.

[old64goat]

@xmpsrt Yes it will protect it from the rain while in use, I store it in the shed when I am not using it.

I bought it in 2003.

[jgant2008]

Good idea, I also have a small generator but Mine has faded paint because

I didn't think of this

[old64goat]

@jgant2008 I keep mine locked in the shed when it is not being used, this box is only used when I need the generator.

[old64goat]

@jc6154 Hi Jerry, Thanks, things are getting back to get back to normal, sorry I have not been able to check out your videos but I will get to them.

Thanks for stopping by Jerry.

[jc6154]

Very nice project Bill,ingenious idea. Great job as always. Jerry

[old64goat]

@MrGoosePit Yes these are my work pants and I only have one every day belt and did not want to get paint on it so I use a bungee cord on my work pants.

[MrGoosePit]

Great project Bill. And I love the bungee-cord belt!! -Kevin