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Recent content by Brandon314159

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    Best Generator for Veg or WVO

    I would like to 2nd the idea of starting on diesel, then switch over to your alternative fuel once it is warmed up. In the Mercedes turbo-diesel world, I always shot for fuel temps of at least 150F when running WVO. I attained this by running a hose-in-house fuel line from the trunk (where the...
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    Need some help getting my MEP006A Genset to run 480 Volts

    Looking at that schematic, you might be able to tie the two similar functions together with diodes (if it can deal with the V-drop). that way you could use a DPDT Just a thought!
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    Need some help getting my MEP006A Genset to run 480 Volts

    Duh...sorry I wasn't thinking :-) Does this one look correct? 6GG5B-73 Carling Technologies Toggle Switches Momentary, on, off. Not sure if double pole or not...would want to check inside genny to see what it is.
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    Portland Area Meet n Greet.

    I might have to ride my motorcycle down there and have a look-see. My MEP-006A is in Newberg, as well as my 404.1 German NATO Radiobox Unimog Both a little blocked in at the moment :-)
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    Need some help getting my MEP006A Genset to run 480 Volts

    Switch shouldn't be anything amazing. You need a on-off-on switch with momentary one direction, and not in the other. Probably DPDT (double pole, double throw). If you happen to come across a generator for parts, I need an exciter winding in-case the repair of mine does not end successfully...
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    Need some help getting my MEP006A Genset to run 480 Volts

    Delta/Wye Explanation: http://www.teal.com/newsletter/AppsNote15.pdf You'd want to be careful about your loads and how they are configured relative to the generator. Transformers included as well. The 4 output connections are on the left side (as viewing from the control panel end). The door...
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    Need some help getting my MEP006A Genset to run 480 Volts

    PM me if you have any issues. I'm pretty familiar with my MEP006. Later!
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    Need some help getting my MEP006A Genset to run 480 Volts

    Have you confirmed the voltage card is in the right position? One sets the generator for 120/240V and the other for higher voltage. My MEP006 would output 477 phase-to-phase but anything higher would kick off the over-volt limit and shutdown the gen-set. I would connect a multi-meter across...
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    Phase Angle Meter (Power Factor Measurement)

    Sorry should'a mentioned dealing with bigger than the average generator :-) I have a meter already that I might throw in just for checking each phase for good match at heavy load.
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    Phase Angle Meter (Power Factor Measurement)

    The subject applies to any generator really... :-)
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    Phase Angle Meter (Power Factor Measurement)

    I have a MEP-006 and run small power grids for events around the PDX area...might be a useful bit of information.
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    Gov Liq Generator Working Ratio

    I scored a MEP-006 and after hearing horror stories, my dad that was working very close by the base went and photoed/inspected the three I was interested in. Out of them, only one looked 'complete' although a suspect 5hrs total run time had me worried. It also had the red X marks all over it...
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    Phase Angle Meter (Power Factor Measurement)

    Anyone ever put one on their get set? Any come stock with? A picture attached for consideration:
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