Where in ny are u. And what dont u like about them?Don't do it I hate my 802 if you really want one come get my 802 I'm sticking with my 002
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Where in ny are u. And what dont u like about them?Don't do it I hate my 802 if you really want one come get my 802 I'm sticking with my 002
I'm in New York. Here is what I like about the 802 it's quiet and after that I hate everything. Not sure how it's built military grade. Chafing wires broken wire ends leaky fuel tanks and water in motors the list goes on and on. Love my 002 hate my 802Where in ny are u. And what dont u like about them?
I was wondering about the water issue too ! Peter in his rebuild project had a ton of water damage in all three engines. My MEP-002A & MEP-003A have set outside for years with no water ever getting in.I'm in New York. Here is what I like about the 802 it's quiet and after that I hate everything. Not sure how it's built military grade. Chafing wires broken wire ends leaky fuel tanks and water in motors the list goes on and on. Love my 002 hate my 802
Jim, i'd love to see a few pics of your dads set up. I's LOVE to build something like his. Any chance you can get a few pics up or email to me please ?my dad has an 002 and its enclosed. he bought some flex exhaust pipe and a muffler from napa then ran the exhaust out. with then enclosure and muffler you cant even hear the thing run. no different than a car running in the driveway. its almost strange quiet. just doesnt seem right lol.
I'm just wondering if the older MEP-002A & MEP-003A where built more sturdy then the MEP-802A & MEP803A are. After all I have never seen an older MEP with water in it from normal storage. Just saying. I still would love to buy a MEP802A someday.I ran an MEP-802a for nearly five straight days earlier this year when we had our ice storm. I burned 5 gallons of diesel per 24 hours and ran everything in my house without issues. At the time, we were on natural gas for heat. Now I am in a total electric house and have elected to go with a MEP-803a and have connected it up properly with a legal DPDT transfer switch. I have load tested it running my central A/C, my oven set at 400 degrees, and my clothes dryer. I was able to load it to about 105% and it ran flawlessly.
The 802a would run our clothes dryer, lights, furnace (gas), and a microwave almost at the same time. I do not understand the all the hatred from those who own those loud air-cooled 002's and 003's. There is a reason why we are using the TQG's now. The air cooled ones were not replaced by the TQG's because the TQG's suck. I have had personal experience seeing these things run for MONTHS on end with little maintenance in some of the crappiest locations on earth. I have seen several TQG's will 9000+ hours on them.
I can't remember the last air cooled set I seen with anywhere near that many hours. I am not saying they don't exist its just that I have not personally put my hands on any...
Just my two cents... If you want to see my thread where I have my 803a hooked up to my new house, look here:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...way-as-my-home-standby-generator-Install-pics
802 and 803 plus others don't get water in engine from 'normal' storage. they get water in exhaust from extended storage outside with the exhaust flap open or removed. while this is probably a design flaw it is very avoidable.I'm just wondering if the older MEP-002A & MEP-003A where built more sturdy then the MEP-802A & MEP803A are. After all I have never seen an older MEP with water in it from normal storage. Just saying. I still would love to buy a MEP802A someday.
Well my power is out, so the 002 is currently in service.
I think if I'm going to settle on a genset, I'm going to get an 003.
The 002 is loud as heck, probably because my neighbor and I are the only ones without power, so no one else has a genset on. And, there are no leaves on the tree, there's wet snow on the ground, etc.
I opted for the 002 tonight because I know we'll need the boiler/heat intermittently, and I want hot water in the morning. And I really like my 300watt mattress heater. And, I'll be running most of the night with little to no-load, which isn't healthy for the 802.
I had the 002 pegged at 125% while the boiler, water heater, mattress heater, and lights were on. It dropped to 58hz, but wasn't struggling. I even turned it back up to 60hz. I was really pleased there was no smoke or real notable change in engine tone.
But if my well pump kicked in, I'm sure it would have choked or tripped a breaker.
I currently have a brand new Onan 35kw not wired in, but I'm waffling on keeping it or selling it and sticking with an indoor mep.
I think at this point, I'm willing to trade my 802 for a nice condition 003. The noise is annoying, but if I settle on that, I'll take practical steps to reduce it.
So I do really like the 802, I just don't see it being well suited to my needs for winter loads. It's a really nice generator that I'd rather be using, too. My property is insanely quiet on these nice snowy nights.
Have you considered getting an 803? I'm total electric and have ran my oven, clothes dryer, and heat pump at the same time. This is in addition to the normal loads in the house. I don't care what anyone says about them being underpowered. I'll call BS on that. My unit powers everything I want. I have not tested the emergency strip heat yet but plan to do that soon. I'll provide an update on the board when I do.
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