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Hello, I was running my generator the other day and noticed the water temp gauge didn't move up at all. I'm wondering if that's normal or if I should start testing the gauge. I was running with 1/4 load or less and it was about 25f outside. I seem to remember it working last summer but my...

OK, So, generator runs fine on main tank. When I set it to aux fuel it sometimes runs for a while then trips cb1 After this it will throw the breaker as soon as I turn the main switch to aux prime and run. Pump runs for about 2-3 seconds the circuit breaker trips. Thanks for any tips

OK, Whenever I set the generator to aux fuel it runs for about 2 seconds then trips the breaker. House tank works fine. My theory is that the pump is gummed up maybe from the leftover sesame seed oil in my drum? Any other ideas?

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...

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

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

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, 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...

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...