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    MEP-802A GP Win

    Wetstacking is a thing but it doesn't happen in 5 minutes. It takes tens of hours of running with zero load to be a problem. As you bring on some load the time it takes to become a problem gets longer and longer. If your water heater cycles a couple times a day wetstacking may NEVER be a...
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    802A & main utility entrance panel ground / neutral bonding question

    I expect they are bonded in the main panel. Depending on the panel design there is a bonding screw that would be put in the neutral bar that will connect it to the frame of the panel. You won't necessarily see a jumper between the neutral and the ground buss bars.
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    802A & main utility entrance panel ground / neutral bonding question

    Where is the ground rod connected? The main panel? Edit - How do you know your ground and neutral isn't connected in the main panel?
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    MEP-802A - can this thing function with a 60' exhaust run?

    Its a balance between velocity/temperature and back-pressure. A couple of items not mentioned here is you want the exhaust line to slope AWAY from the generator. You will want well insulate the piping to keep condensation to a minimum. If you go through the roof, you will want to set a TEE in...
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    Tips for fastening connectors and winding generator cables on reels?

    Oh, the other thing is its out of sight when its being stored. Buying the cable and connectors was like $500. I'd be nervous to put it on a reel out in the open.
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    Tips for fastening connectors and winding generator cables on reels?

    I think its a lucky fluke. I bought a generator recently that included load cabling would never fit in one of those boxes! Maybe 25' would but not much more. I'll have to snap a photo of that cable next time I'm over there.
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    Tips for fastening connectors and winding generator cables on reels?

    I have 100' of SOOW 6/4 cable that I layer into one of the tool boxes on the trailer. It fits perfectly. I weave it so I can pull the generator end out and connect it without removing the entire string of cable. That allows me to pay out as much of the load end cable as I need to make the...
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    MEP-802A GP Win

    I've been trying to get one of those for less than a fortune for a very long time.
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    How do you move your generator(s)?

    I’ve been on the lookout for a 420 or 430 loader for my old JD reactor.
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    MEP 1040 won’t start

    Go slow and make sure you don't have other problems. When you get known good batteries in there see if it will bump over with the dead crank switch. Before doing that see if you can spin the engine over by hand.
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    MEP 1040 won’t start

    OK. High probability the computer has a problem. They use a big jump box to try and start the units. Since they couldn't get the hours off the screen it means the display didn't light up when they tried to jump it.
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    MEP 1040 won’t start

    I assume you recently picked it up from Butner? Is it this one? https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Generators-and-Power-Equipment-2014-Cummins-Power-Generation-MEP-1040-Generator-Set-North-Carolina/10499863?h=5000%2Csm%7C1%2Ck%7Cmep1040%2Csort%7Cd+asc%2Cmf%7C1&rr=0.5&hitprm=&pnLink=yes
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    MEP 1040 won’t start

    Sounds like it’s going to require the DCS to be removed and inspected internally for damage.
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    Iron Planet Title - DRASH trailer

    Here in NC when you go to complete the purchase you now have the option for the SF97 or a NCDMV Title. If I remember correctly having them provide the title is like $200 over the cost of the SF97. If I take the SF97 and get it myself its $25. There are road use tax on top of that which you have...
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