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This is an impressive demonstration of a soft start. The units are pretty pricey though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2K0ptvYb6Q

I put a bag in the engine compartment and one behind the control panel as soon as I got my unit. I have read some accounts that say they don't work but I haven't had any in my unit. In the past I had the squirrels nest in a car I had parked in the same location so I think they may have some...

Can't remember what my 3.5 ton package unit was but it was north of 70 amps. You can hear the 803 engine labor for a few milliseconds when it starts but it starts and runs fine without a hard start kit Good luck finding one at a reasonable price. Anything over a couple of grand is nuts for a...

Best deal I found on good cable was an RV extension cord. I bought a 30 ft, 50 amp cord off that auction site and cut it up. Everyone will have a different situation for how they need to connect. Mine was easy because I had room under my shed 10 feet from my panel.

I wouldn't follow my example to the tee. I used two 50 amp RV boxes and made a cable with double male ends. I keep thinking I will redo the house end someday and get a proper generator power input box. I have a Square D panel and was able to move everything down 2 spaces on the right side to...

I have a similar size house, all electric, with 3.5 ton AC and well. My 803A sips fuel. Last long run I had was 8 straight hours and it was still reading just over half a tank. My gauge seems pretty accurate so that would be less than .5 GPH. This was leaving well and AC on and doing some stove...

WHAT? Did we the tax payers bail them out of bankruptcy also?

So far my new Solar Charging System is keeping the Value Power batteries up and ready. I have noticed fewer and fewer of the Value Power batteries on the shelf at Walmart so it appears they are phasing them out.

What does your 803 run for pressure when warm and loaded?

I would have liked to see it a little higher. It was over filled with Shell Rotella 15W40 before and the machine gauge settled into the exact same level after a long run under load. I may pour some STP or something in to see if it makes any difference but I'm not overly concerned about it. I...

Marshall Instruments CW00100 / Press Gauge with 1/8" NPT Connection Bought from StreetRays for $18.74

Yes it doesn't work. I replaced my power and voltage gauges with digital meters. The new digital voltage meter has a frequency and hour meter Incorporated in it.

Curiosity got the better of me on the oil pressure gauge accuracy. I've been wanting to flush and change oil and decided to add a mechanical oil pressure gauge. I drained the unit, refilled with ATF, and ran it up to temp with no load. Drained again and refilled with Motorcraft 15W40 Diesel...

I used a straight blade 50 amp RV recepticle (14-50). I think I've seen a 60 amp twist lock but I don't remember the NEMA code for it.

Remember the cooling air gets sucked up from the bottom and sides and forced out though the radiator.

We have had multiple opportunities to use our 803 since we got it. Feels great to be prepared. Stay safe!

That's how I did mine. $3 auto parts fuse holder with a fast acting 3 amp fuse. Can't see it offering any more or less protection than the high dollar holder and ceramic slo-blow.

Glad I found this forum and read up on them some before buying. I was extremely lucky to get the one I did when I did. I am convinced I was better off getting a 2600 hour unit rather than a lot of these so called low to no hour stories I read. I am all in for a couple grand and that includes...

Ye have little faith. The MEP will start and run when you need it. On the other hand if mine fails I will come to your house for coffee. ;)

This is a good read on generator sizing for starting AC units. http://www.generators.smps.us/start.html