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    MEP-831A no output at outside 240 terminals?Have 120v at the plug though

    I have the manual but it pretty large,dont have a week to read it,but thanks for the link any how but actually might be easier to flip threw on the computer so I guess I will down load it,actually just tried and it said ran into some problems
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    mep-831a how to backfeed to OFF GRID electric panel to charge solar bank or run house

    Also I have no power to the outside tap?the plugs on the box work but no output for 240v?Could the switch be bad?
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    mep-831a how to backfeed to OFF GRID electric panel to charge solar bank or run house

    Yes I have been looking at those but allready have 180 amps total lithium chargers and 60KWHs of 48v lithium,I think that I will use the twist lock outdoor box and then find some kind of one or the other switch so I can send power to the inverter chargers or the house panel,Also I have a...
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    mep-831a how to backfeed to OFF GRID electric panel to charge solar bank or run house

    The inverters have a disconect,which will be pulled when using the generator as I dont think they would like the backfeed
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    MEP-831A no output at outside 240 terminals?Have 120v at the plug though

    Also 120v at convinience plug working allthough the switch is set at 240/120?
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    MEP-831A no output at outside 240 terminals?Have 120v at the plug though

    Is that the one below the one marked circuit interrupter?It says open or closed?If thats it, it still not working,it is showing 240v on the gauge,could that switch be bad?
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    mep-831a how to backfeed to OFF GRID electric panel to charge solar bank or run house

    I have a 50 amp plug on sealed back porch and a 50 amp RV 4 prong plug cord ,The 4 wire exdryer plug has only 3 wires,2 hot and a white ,how should this be wired?Should I even hook up the nuetral?I want the panel to work both sides and have 240v to run a very small hot tub and run a very small...
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    MEP-831A no output at outside 240 terminals?Have 120v at the plug though

    No I was just reading that in the manual(thanks for the reply) I am hooking it up directly to my electric pannel threw a 240 dryer plug on my porch to back feed,this is 100% solar so no linesmen to kill and I know the cord is a suicide plug but will be allways conected before starting,My dryer...
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    MEP-831A no output at outside 240 terminals?Have 120v at the plug though

    I recently purchased this gen and am going to use for solar charging my battery bank,the outside plug works fine and the meter shows 240v but nothing coming out?I have the internal red switch at the 3 wire 240v setting,Is there another switch some where to enable this?Or does having the door...
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    Advice needed. Which genset for off grid?

    https://dcautogen.com/product/v5-autogen-48v-70amp-dc-generator-charger/ also found this,much smaller and lighter with outo start and stop and wi-fi controller app
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    Advice needed. Which genset for off grid?

    I just found a 48v DC generator that runs on propane or natural gas if you can get them there,7.5 KW I am thinking of it for myself as I am building another...
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    L100V6?any for sale?Any info on them?

    looking for a L100V6 DEWEY DIESEL GENERATOR L100V6 YANMAR 6.8 KW dc 24 Cant find any info on them?Found one one ebay but $3200.00 seems like alot,want to use to charge a large solar bank,thanks
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    MEP-026 brass float

    ok remind me tomorrow to check mail rates(likely not much)
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    MEP-026 brass float

    Yes you are right but I figured that no one would look there since they are so rare,I can move it if need be,thanks
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    Advice needed. Which genset for off grid?

    If you dont have it allready use a 48v forklift battery!! 1500 cycles and dont have to stay at 50% charge,also a DC gen,I am making a generator now out of a 280 amp niehoff 28v alternator and a honda 13 HP engine or you can buy a MEP-026 28v gen( I used this along side of my old solar system...
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    MEP-026 brass float

    I have 2 of the brass floats for a MEP-026 I bought them when I still had the machine but sold the machine,anhow 30.00 each plus shipping,I had to buy the whole carbs to get these,harder to find than hens teeth,thanks
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    280 amp DC alternator (niehoff) need to kook up to a 13hp honda motor to make a DC generator need help please

    Cant find any wiring diagrams?Guy has a diesel one on youtube but wont help any one,also looking for a pulley system,13hp honda to the alt both have 1 in shafts,need to be strong as I have seen a video of a guy with a proffesional testing machine(huge) test one and 3 drivebelts were slipping,I...
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    MEP-026 genset float solution?

    Take the float and sand it down considerable smaller(didnt take enough the first try)put on a twist tie so you can hang it to dry,coat verry lightly with JBweld origional(strongest),let dry 24hrs,I also took out some metal from the fuel bowl to give more room,I had it sitting in gas for a week...
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