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That is the coolest gen I have ever seen. I want one bad. That is awesome. I'd be just like Guyfang just go start it to hear it run.

That is exactly what one of my tests looked like when I let the magic smoke out. Have been thinking that I need to clarify. The MEP-831A is a brilliant piece of engineering and fit a very nice niche in the military gen sets. The are and have been on frontline protecting us and the warriors in...

I have same affliction. Glutton for punishment, bordering on sadistic sometimes I think. If you enjoy troubleshooting then these units are for you. At least in my experience. I have no doubt I will test this hypothesis again and again, in the future, as soon as the next candidate comes across...

I know not an 803 but the gensets that I have seen selling of late that are 400hz that i would love to have are these, but don't have enough cash laying around. Oh yeah turbine power!!!!!1968 Libby Welding A/M32A-60B 60kW Turbine Generator

You are most correct. I would be very interested in that data. We do similar in my industry RCA (root cause analysis). People accuse me of over analysis all the time. I just say yeah, so what. Lol Pretty simple concept, if you know what to expect from a piece of equipment, you might might be...

The way I interpreted it is that the 802-805's are a more reliable unit. The smaller and more complex units such as the 831's and 531's had mechanical and electrical failures. Nothing to do with fuel other than them testing these units side by side was for testing a blend. It is merely a data...

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?137698-Generator-set-durability-testing Interesting read and attached conclusion

Grainier type store sells FRP angle in 1"X 1" by 5' lengths that would work well for $12 https://www.grainger.com/category/fiberglass-angle-stock/fiberglass/raw-materials/ecatalog/N-c15 for reference only.

PMA failure. Don't remember that thread, but I have read so much on this site. Lol. Do you mind sending link or elaborating? Thank you for your response. I read some early threads from a guy that worked for Fermont, is he still on site?

I will take responsibility for at least part of the damage on inverter. I was load testing and may have gotten carried away in testing its capabilities. Load was under rating of gen, so it should have survived me. OverkillTASF has a thread talking about inverter issues so hopefully he will...

The capacitors have a dielectric compound in them that degrades over time and will start by losing efficiency then can fail. These units have a shelf life and I'm just trying to figure out what that is. Its not a liquid more like a fibrous compound in the ones that I cut apart on my failed unit...

This a thread that has been going a long time, so would like to hear opinions on these 831's now that the inverters are getting some age on them. I have had one that its inverter failed. Capacitors dry out and fail after a period time. Contacted OEM and they indicated that my units inverter had...

I saw long thread about problems at Ft. Drum. So I thought I would share my experience at Ft. Sill, in case anyone buys anything there. Miss Kathy was top notch, true professional. I sent my 18 yo son on recovery of a recent auction. She answered phone, sent me directions and generally made the...

Have to give him road warrior award on this one. Another view but would have to replace dog with picture of Nasty Cat, but that is a story in itself.

Slo-blow/time delay fuses are designed to be able to handle inrush of over their rated amperage for a certain period of time, ie. fuse to motor. Fast blow are normally used to protect devices that do not have high inrush current, ie electrical equipment. This is simple explanation as I...

Lindsey's distribution ammo can.

Because the other colors would clash of course. Lol

We were actually talking about 6 elements of various voltages ant wattages to test up to about 20000watts in a 35 gallon propane tank with a radiator and small circulation pump and fan. Could serve purpose of load bank and emergency hot water if needed. Yes with a PRV.

Outstanding work Craig. Very impressed with your controllers and programming skill. I like your tough book as well. Lol