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  1. Digger556

    MEP802A overload tripping

    If you have everything wired up correctly and it trips the overload after a min or so, it is likely the contacts in S6 or S8 are dirty. Buy a spray can of Deoxit D5 and thoroughly clean out those 2 switches to start with.
  2. Digger556

    Is there a treaded barbed fitting for the oil drain on the mep802?

    1/2 NPT to barb fitting. Available at any hardware store.
  3. Digger556

    MEP 803A in 1/2 ton pickup truck bed ?

    It will fit and payload will be fine. The loader will need longer than std forks or you should remove your tailgate for loading. How you planning to get it out?
  4. Digger556

    First MEP 803A, fix up help

    8 for a 802a 4 for a 803a When looking at the CT, remember there are multiple conductors. I think it was 2 each.
  5. Digger556

    20kw Generator

    All true, but this requires equipment to have 3-phase motors and most residential A/Cs have single phase motors. You could swap the condensor fan easily, but the compressor is still single phase. Newer, high SEER, A/Cs are already inverter driven. (Which is great)
  6. Digger556

    20kw Generator

  7. Digger556

    20kw Generator

    18-20 kW inrush would be consistent with an older 3.5 - 4 ton A/C unit. Locked Rotor Amps (LRA) on startup would be around 80 amps and running wattage would be 4 kW-4.5 kW. That would be equivilent to a 4hp air compressor. To put this in perspective, here is a video of a 10 kW, MEP-803a...
  8. Digger556

    20kw Generator

    Do you really need 20kW for a house? Are you all electric? A 10 kW unit will run most houses with A/C. For those with high efficiency A/C's, like me, you can run the whole house on a 5 kW unit. You can't just say "I want the big one to run everything" because all mil sets are diesel and you...
  9. Digger556

    What is wrong me me.. Another MEP803...

    Picked up an 802a today and asked my load out guy about the computer upgrade. He confirmed everthing that was left (in his mostly empty lot) was sold and waiting for pickup. Starting next week, his delivery guy is telling him to expect 10 truck loads PER DAY! All the equipment is backed up on...
  10. Digger556

    What is wrong me me.. Another MEP803...

    Nice! Can't help you with addiction problems, cause I can't see a problem.:LOL: We dont have any nice units on trailers show up around here. I would like to find a decent camo M116A3
  11. Digger556

    803a sustained load in high heat.

    There is a data plate that lists temps and altitude ratings for these machines. On #2 diesel, 10kW @ 120 degrees at sea level,
  12. Digger556

    MEP-831a Recommendation for spares kit contents

    Careful, these things multiple quickly. It started as one, then a parts donor, then there were five.
  13. Digger556

    802 had a substantial fuel leak

    Is this the unit that was spraying pressurized fuel from the supply line to the injection pump?
  14. Digger556

    MEP-803a starting Capability

    For my knowledge, could you expand on this? Is it a lack or safeties that allows the 003 to surge harder or are the mechanics of the machine better?
  15. Digger556

    MEP-803a starting Capability

    Agreed with this statement. If the rotary converter is the limitation and not line power, a VFD to convert single phase to 3 phase makes way more sense.
  16. Digger556

    MEP-803a starting Capability

    Starting an 8 kW motor is too much for the 803a. It might start it, but doing it repeatedly will likely burn up something. If you can incorporate a soft starter, then you should be fine and the motor is a good load match when it's running.
  17. Digger556

    CAD model for 3D printed CS6369 twist lock receptacle cover.

    I like the no-mod bracket! Very nice. I've found the Marinco plugs are the biggest OD and therefore the tightest fit on the cap, but if you run it on and off a few times, it breaks in nicely.
  18. Digger556

    MEP 803a generator.

    Welcome to the forums Scott. Have you read through the TM yet? There is a procedure for testing that meter that measures the current from the transducer and compares it against the machine's frequency. It would be good to verify if the meter is off because of the meter or the transducer.
  19. Digger556

    MEP-803a success story

    Good suggestion on the pin and sleeve connectors. It would be nice to have some overhead on my plug, but I stuck with the 50amp twist lock because they are so ubiquitous on the average spider box. It is dry here, but ironically, the front range has seen more rain this summer than I can...
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