Mep-803a interlock setup

[Justin8321]

Just wanted to show my 2006 mep-803 set up with a 60 amp interlock kit. Have a sub panel box as well for load testing. Also purchased a 55 gallon drum for a auxiliary fuel tank

 

[69birdman]

Nice looking setup

 

[stugpanzer]

Looks good! Welcome to the forums!

 

[csheath]

Nice basic setup.

If you connect the auxiliary fuel supply you might want to make sure and loosen the vent cap on the drum. Not sure if it would create a vacuum or not. I put some air compressor mufflers on mine to keep them vented all the time. So far I haven't had any condensation problems. Others have recommended desiccant type breathers.

 

[jaxbill]

Very nice setup. What did you put between the MEP and the concrete? Is that to reduce vibration noise?

 

[robson1015]

Very nice - I hope you mouse proofed the unit...

 

[Justin8321]

Very nice setup. What did you put between the MEP and the concrete? Is that to reduce vibration noise?

Yes I looked for 3x3x1 inch anti vibration pads off of Amazon and it made a world of a difference with vibration on the ground. Before the anti vibration pads when I mounted the generator on the concrete pad it amplifies the vibration through the ground so badly that I could feel the ground vibrations almost 30 feet away. After the pads it’s so suddle just a couple feet away you can barley feel the ground move


https://www.amazon.com/Medium-Vibra...20824458&sr=8-42&keywords=anti+vibration+pads

 

[jaxbill]

https://www.amazon.com/Medium-Vibra...20824458&sr=8-42&keywords=anti+vibration+pads

Thanks for the link. I am just about to pour my concrete pad next weekend. Perfect timing. Looks like two sets of these?

 

[Justin8321]

Nice basic setup.

If you connect the auxiliary fuel supply you might want to make sure and loosen the vent cap on the drum. Not sure if it would create a vacuum or not. I put some air compressor mufflers on mine to keep them vented all the time. So far I haven't had any condensation problems. Others have recommended desiccant type breathers.

I’m currently looking to figure out how to fabricate my own fitting in the 3/4 inch bung using metal instead of pvc. Once I overcome that obstacle of getting a pipe to connect to the bottom side of a bushing I’m going to get a 2 inch vented filler cap from tractor supply.

 

[Justin8321]

Thanks for the link. I am just about to pour my concrete pad next weekend. Perfect timing. Looks like two sets of these?

Two sets? One set comes with four already.