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Interesting.
For a 240V installation up to 30A my research on this forum, TM, code, other sources pushed me towards the current design.
I’m happy with the external L14-30 input for the MEP-802 or other portable generators in this class. It gives me flexibility to connect a wide range of...
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Interlock and wiring fully approved/inspected [emoji106]
Added the code required tie down for back-feed breaker. Additionally added a surge suppressor to the panel.
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Good point on voltage regulation response time to load. I run a surge suppressor on the main electrical panel to give the home a safety margin on voltage spikes/transients.
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12” wiper blade modification.
Drilled out the center rivet and used through bolt to avoid modifying arm in case I ever need to go back to OEM style.
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MOV are definitely a consumable product. Not directly related to the MEP, I run a Type 2 surge suppressor at my electrical panel for additional home electronics protection. Surge suppressors don’t last forever.
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What is the measured amps you’re attempting to draw on the generator?
Did you load bank it first to see how much power you can produce up to its rated output?
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