# Soundproofing a small generator?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [December 15, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soundproofing-a-small-generator/826209 "2018-12-15T23:18:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soundproofing-a-small-generator/826209/22 "2018-12-18T22:17:45Z")

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> [@carnivorousplant](#):
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> How do you guys secure the generator?

As I said, I keep the generator on the deck. I use a [12" Kryptonite U-lock](https://www.purecycles.com/products/kryptonite-keeper-12-u-lock) around one of the 4x4 roof support posts, and with the loop of [7-foot Kryptonite cable](https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-KryptoFlex-Double-Bicycle-Security/dp/B000NOO3ZQ/) on one of ‘U’ of the lock. The other loop of the cable is connected to another 7-foot cable with a [Kryptonite round padlock](https://www.backcountry.com/kryptonite-stainless-steel-round-padlock). The other end of _that_ cable goes around the frame of the generator, and is secured by a lock that is of similar construction to a [Master lock](https://cdn.masterlock.com/masterlock/resources/img/home-content-boxes/product-selector-personal.png), only is larger.  
I think the set-up would keep a casual thief honest, and it allows me to move the generator around on the deck.

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