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I just add power service treatment whenever I fill it. Lubricates, increases cetane, prevents moisture.

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I had some bidding issues on those units but really didn't want to drive in the snow and cold anyway. Worked out in the end though as I got a really nice one for less a couple months later. Hope it turned out good for everyone who bought them.

Ok, so I see that most main branch breakers are warranted for life which means it must be robust. I could not find any information on how it internally disconnects and if it is different than a regular circuit breaker. I had a quick look and could not find a transfer switch which didn't have...

Lineman are trained to assume power is on but homeowners are not so when they turn that main off they expect it to be off. I will have to dig into this more because now I am curious just how that main breaker differs from a standard breaker.

I just wonder if it is a different kind of breaker. Mine has a huge throw to it. One issue I have with transfer switches is that many make you select only a few circuits and I like to manage loads and have access to all circuits in my main and sub panels.

Isaac-1, With an interlock you are switching the main power switch off. This is a switch not a breaker - right? It must be pretty reliable or the consumer could get shocked if it failed when in the off position. I personally think it would be extremely rare for that switch to fail and although...

I need to clarify that I shut off the load and quickly opened the doors to measure. If you were still pulling a load, it could make all the difference. I watch the EGT's in my truck all the time and as soon as you let off the throttle they drop.

So, how do the temps compare?

Did you end up converting that braking system to something other than air over hydro after getting the trailer? Anyone know if a conversion is even possible? Looking for a HD low cost trailer to use short distance 1-2 times per year pulling behind a Dmax

I was finally able to run mine. Pulling right around 50% for 30 mins doors closed. Opened doors at 30 mins to take readings. closest to fan 191 beside closet to fan 214 beside closest to genernator head 240 closest to genernator head 239

The factory verified the wire to be 12 guage and stated that it is safe based on a 20% duty cycle. They did confirm that 20% is controlled by the operator only (no thermal switches), which seems unsafe to me. I will use the 10/3 to go 10' from the generator and limit usage to 20%. Next...

Based on the grommet where the cord comes out I am willing to bet it is factory 12/3 with original cable. I will call the factory tomorrow and verify that they use 12/3. If they do, I think stepping up to 10/3 for 10' extension should be fine.

Picked up a barely used Hobart 235LX AC/DC stick welder and plan to power it with the MEP803. The welder data plate states 230V 48A and based on an online wire sizing calculator, I would need 6AWG for a 5-10' extension cord. However, the welder is only using 12/3 for its 3' power cord. I have...

All I can say is bless your wife because mine would have driven to her moms or a hotel at "D".

I agree with Isaac-1, and will add that not everyone has access to a hydro plant. The fact that someone wants to be comfortable during a short term weather related outage doesn't mean that in a long term shtf situation they can't live on much less. My goal in a short term power outage is to...

I moved the voltage regulator "pot screw" back and fourth a few times before setting at the final position. I am not sure if its really a pot screw or just an adjustment screw as I have never seen inside one of these regulators. The first couple tries the unit started and immediately shut off...

Yesterday I started up my 803A just to circulate some oil and I noticed that the voltage was reading 220v and I had just ran it a month ago and it was set at 240v. I attempted to adjust the knob and could only get it to 230v before hitting the limit of the knob. After a few attemps at adjusting...

If you can run it 59.6- 60.5 then go with that. Mine seems to have a wider range from no load to full load so I set it at 61.5 no load (+2.5%). From what I heard above 60 is better than below and with load it will drop some. Not sure what unit you have but voltage gauge should have red mark at...

I had a problem in our RV. Found some holes under the sink where pipes and wires went through the side and bottom. Stuffed them with steel wool and expanding foam and so far so good. It seems to me that winter is when they decide to nest as they will drag in acorns and anything else they can...