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  1. Scoobyshep

    MEP-802A Popping CB1 as Soon as the Unit is Switched to Pump/Prime

    That bit me too, The 00s are the other way around.
  2. Scoobyshep

    MEP-802A Popping CB1 as Soon as the Unit is Switched to Pump/Prime

    Need to start isolating things, Id start with fuel pumps
  3. Scoobyshep

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    Noalox works great, only problem is 1 drop of it is: A. enough to coat a full grown elephant B. Is attracted to a clean shirt and C cant be cleaned off with anything less than lava soap and an SOS pad. Its like anitseize had a one night stand with napalm.
  4. Scoobyshep

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    There is more than one way to skin this particular cat, just hard to inhibit a good spirited nerd debate.
  5. Scoobyshep

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    Doesnt have to be salt water, moisture in general can start the reaction. Another concern (and more likely cause of battery corrosion) is Electrolytic Corrosion. But why split hairs
  6. Scoobyshep

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    you should see copper to aluminum
  7. Scoobyshep

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    Get some dielectric grease for the connections
  8. Scoobyshep

    External tank / aux pickup for 2" NPT?

    I made something for the 6 gallon cans I have. I basically have an an to npt adapter in a bushing, then i threaded a fitting to the internal diameter with a dip tube. Took some slight machining and a weld
  9. Scoobyshep

    MEP 805B wired to split 400amp panels

    Transformer is a separately derived source and the neutral x0 must be bonded to ground. I believe the nec also requires a ground rod as well. I dont think the generator contactor counts as a disconnecting means as described in the nec definitions
  10. Scoobyshep

    Main power indicator

    No worries, My situation is quite unique, I abused my controls powers and completely automated my set.
  11. Scoobyshep

    Main power indicator

    Speaking of.... Power outage last night and the Christmas lights were an additional visual indicator that my generator was indeed working.
  12. Scoobyshep

    MEP 805B wired to split 400amp panels

    Remember to bond the transformer output
  13. Scoobyshep

    Main power indicator

    Haha. My across the street neighbors are on a different circuit and they aren't shy about showing it. It's all fair though because when the whole neighborhood is out my house is lit up like a frigging Christmas tree.
  14. Scoobyshep

    Main power indicator

    heres an off the shelf item https://www.amazon.com/briidea-Return-Utility-Generator-Indicator/dp/B09DCWNBHW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1NOHUF523SAZC&keywords=utility+power+ind&qid=1669936143&sprefix=utility+power+ind%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-2 otherwise, a relay on the generator input and one on the line side...
  15. Scoobyshep

    MEP 805B wired to split 400amp panels

    Winding primary/winding seccondary=voltage primary/ voltage secondary= current secondary/current primary A 3 phase transformer is just 3 single phase transformers in the same case. If you lower the primary voltage the secondary voltage will drop by the winding ratio. Some transformers are...
  16. Scoobyshep

    MEP 805B wired to split 400amp panels

    split between 2 panels, the risk of imbalance damage is minimal, the shared leg has a risk of overload. If fuel efficiency isn't a huge concern you can always use a heater to help balance. For example, Panel 1 is wired to AB panel 2 is wired to BC and the heater dummy load is wired to CA
  17. Scoobyshep

    MEP 805B wired to split 400amp panels

    balanced is more efficient, you can cause head damage by running 2 legs at their maximum and nothing on the 3rd leg. The short and skinny, Balance as close as you can but dont go nuts over a few amps.
  18. Scoobyshep

    MEP 805B wired to split 400amp panels

    If you are isolating the main breaker for each panel with an interlock there should be no problem. What can get you into some trouble is if the grounding and bonding is not done correctly, especially if for some reason you run 1 panel on generator and the other on utility. You also need to...
  19. Scoobyshep

    MEP004A DC Circuit Interrupt trip issue

    If you are asking where to get the manuals click the TM tab up top and look for the gen set you have
  20. Scoobyshep

    Slave plug for MEP genset - cost effective options(?)

    It's not a technical inability it's a Mickey Mouse won't allow me to
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