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Too Long, Didn't Read: MEP-813A is NOT the same thing as an MEP-803A.
I think with the storms that just rolled through the country, many people are anxiously looking at jumping on machines at auction... and I've seen it before, but not everyone either has all the info, or knows what to be looking for. I saw an MEP-813A machine roll across the block today at $6400 (so thats $7,360 before local tax and freight/time).
DO NOT buy a MEP-812A, MEP-813A, MEP-814A/B, etc. You see the major difference with these model numbers? The second number position is a 1 (as compared to the MEP-803A). This denotes a machine which produces electricity at 400hz. This is completely unusable for your home or business. This unit looks just like an MEP-803A. Same tactical enclosure, same engine... same pretty much 85% machine.... but its the 15% that will ruin your day.
These units are really only good for parts, unless you have a need for 400hz power (and thats a very limited scope, at these lower kw ratings) for someone who has studied the TM and knows what they are getting into.
Sadly, its not convertible to 60hz either without replacing a number of very expensive items, including the generator head itself. Details are important.
I think with the storms that just rolled through the country, many people are anxiously looking at jumping on machines at auction... and I've seen it before, but not everyone either has all the info, or knows what to be looking for. I saw an MEP-813A machine roll across the block today at $6400 (so thats $7,360 before local tax and freight/time).
DO NOT buy a MEP-812A, MEP-813A, MEP-814A/B, etc. You see the major difference with these model numbers? The second number position is a 1 (as compared to the MEP-803A). This denotes a machine which produces electricity at 400hz. This is completely unusable for your home or business. This unit looks just like an MEP-803A. Same tactical enclosure, same engine... same pretty much 85% machine.... but its the 15% that will ruin your day.
These units are really only good for parts, unless you have a need for 400hz power (and thats a very limited scope, at these lower kw ratings) for someone who has studied the TM and knows what they are getting into.
Sadly, its not convertible to 60hz either without replacing a number of very expensive items, including the generator head itself. Details are important.
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