MEP 1030, 1040 Models, Running Parallel

[tarmac36]

Does anyone know if you can mix MEP 1000 series models in parallel? In other words could you have a 1030 and 1040 run parallel even though they are different sizes?

 

[Guyfang]

I have been told you can. But RTFB. It will be in the operators TM. The TM is your best friend.

 

[tarmac36]

I have been told you can. But RTFB. It will be in the operators TM. The TM is your best friend.

Read it. It says "with other generator sets". Doesn't specifically address whether you could hook up 2 different sized sets (5kw and 10kw). I was hoping to find someone who has done it.
Thanks

 

[Daybreak]

Howdy,

I do not think you can mix sizes.

Here..

(1) Generators in Parallel Operation | SteelSoldiers

(1) AMMPS MEP-1030 5KW Generator | SteelSoldiers

 

[tarmac36]

Howdy,

I do not think you can mix sizes.

Here..

(1) Generators in Parallel Operation | SteelSoldiers

(1) AMMPS MEP-1030 5KW Generator | SteelSoldiers

Mike,
I saw your video. Yeah loved your dogs running at the end. Great stuff. Everything I've found always shows the same KW units. I'm trying to see if I can have a 1030 and a 1040 run together in parallel. Need the extra 5kw for the meat locker.
Thanks

 

[Daybreak]

Mike,
I saw your video. Yeah loved your dogs running at the end. Great stuff. Everything I've found always shows the same KW units. I'm trying to see if I can have a 1030 and a 1040 run together in parallel. Need the extra 5kw for the meat locker.
Thanks

Howdy,

I do know some of the advanced base camp operations have proper control boxes which auto start units when more demand is needed. Maybe with 2-3 MEP-1070's and some MEP-1060's. But the camp micro-grid has lots more controlling pieces for it all to work.

You need 2 x MEP-1040 to really be happy then.

 

[Mustangsud]

I too will try to hook up a couple of different sizes of ours to see what happens. I've only ever run the same size together. I really believe it will work. The total load on parallel like units is greater than each individual gen can handle, so I don't see why two different sized units would act any differently. I have 1040's, 60's, and 70's. I'll report back once I have a chance to try it.

 

[Guyfang]

I was told by a CECOM Rep, that different sizes will work together. CECOM chose to NOT put that in the TM's. Cant say why, but thats what I was told.