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Thanks for the help fellas. Another question, the drum I bought had sesame seed oil in it. I don't plan to clean it, just add diesel and go. Is this a bad idea? I figured the miniscule amount of sesame seed oil wouldn't hurt anything.

Hello, Power has been out for 6 days now. I got tired of filling the tank so I went out and got a barrel. I have the military dip tube and have it hooked up. I'm about to go out and get some fuel. Do I need to open the small cap to vent? Or does the military auxiliary tube have some kind of...

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Hello, I have my generator connected through a transfer switch with neutral bonded at main panel. The cable from the generator to the house is about 150 feet. Is there any reason not to also drive a ground rod at the generator? Thanks

I have a reliance pro/tran transfer switch. Can I just plug the generator into the power inlet box but not switch the transfer switch from line to gen? I am pretty sure the ground goes all the way through and is not switched? I did have an electrician install this switch. Thanks

Hello, I have the Map-802a properly grounded when connected to my house through a transfer switch. My question is when I am not connected to the house for load testing or other purposes do I need to reattach the ground strap and drive a ground rod? Thanks

Thanks for that info. Sounds like staying small is better. Maybe a couple 30 gallon drums or something.

I do have other diesel equipment. I have a small John Deere 455 diesel with front end loader. I probably only use 15-20 gallons of fuel per year if that. I also have a gasoline commercial zero turn. I have been on the lookout for a diesel zero turn which would make it easier to turn over fuel.

Anyone have more information on this? I was also thinking about buying a 150 gallon tank and putting it outside.

Hello Everyone, I have an mep-802a. Last summer I got the wires trenched with an inlet box and then a transfer switch inside my house. Everything is safe and working good. Had an electrician do some of the work and look everything over that I did. Now it's time for me to get ready for any...

Hello, Maybe I can get some pictures tomorrow. Basically, the generator will sit next to my barn about 80' from the house. I have a power inlet there. I put the wires in conduit underground to the house and into the reliance transfer switch. I used 6 awg wire. I am also very please with that...

Hello, I just thought I would post a report. I bought my unit about a year ago and many of you helped me with this thing so I thought I would post a report about how it's working for me. Here are the parameters 1. My house is 2500 square feet 2. I have natural gas running my stove, furnace...

Mhasset, I am in South East Michigan near Ann Arbor. I just might need a truck too. I don't drive a truck for everyday use (I'm a van guy) but I do have an old truck for hauling dirt, mulch etc that I keep around and it's just about shot (1995 ford ranger) Maybe I do need an old military truck...

Hello, New member here. I have been reading this forum for a long time mostly interested in military generators. Planning to look for an mep002a for backup power at my house and for other emergency situations. Thanks for all the info so far about these units.

Hello Fellas I just joined this message board after reading information for months. Thanks for all the info about these generators. Anyway, I am looking for an mep-002a. I live in south east Michigan near Ann Arbor and Detroit. If anyone from this area has one, or plans to pick one up at one...