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    Convert generator sync box to 240v?

    The following TMs have some information on the Switch Box used on the MEP-802 and 803 generators. These units can supply 240 volt single phase 60Hz power. TM 9-6115-659-13&P TM 9-6115-660-13&P What generator was your switch box used with?
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    Military Generator/HVAC Trailer Identification

    Round lights say Schutt. Probably a stretch version of the LTT-HS: https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Trailer-Chassis-2010-Schutt-LTT-HC-S/A-Trailer-Chassis-Colorado/3861976?h Check bottom 3 for the M1101 TMs here: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/tms-for-trailers.77618/
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    “Load and behold”

    Too many inches of exposed hot conductors for me. I can imagine a bunch of guys, sipping on beers, testing generators when someone heads to the cooler for their last beer and brushes up against 2 of those swinging rods. I've only got to worry about 10Kw so a used electric stove is perfect for...
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    Desiccant/Hygroscopic Breather Vent for Fuel Storage

    Bead condition update: all looks good. Beads are still dark blue. Install date was 11/4/20, the first 2 pictures were taken 3/20/21. The last picture was taken some time in 11/20. Post #1 shows a less detailed picture of beads on 11/4/20 install date. This desiccant breather is working...
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    Fermont 804B Resistor Missing-- Do I have to replace voltage regulator too?

    https://www.psmagazine.army.mil/Archive-Index/ Some of the linked pages did not work this morning but links at bottom did.
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    MEP-8xx series fuel pump

    I prefer the Airtex E8135 if I can't find the Airtex E1074: https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/airtex,E8135,fuel+pump,6256
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    M116A3 - First Overland Trailer Build!

    M1102 has about 500 lbs more capacity
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    mpe803a

    Main disconnect is closed: I'm on power company's amps. If I switch the main disconnect to the right - open - I lose Dominion Energy's feed. The metal cover will now drop down and I will be able to close the contacts on my 70 amp breaker that feeds my panel when my generator is needed. In...
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    mpe803a

    Post 191. Study the picture. I cannot close my 70 amp breaker unless the main disconnect switch is open: this prevents back feeding Dominion Energy's system when I am on generator power. I cannot close the main disconnect switch unless the 70 amp breaker is open: this prevents Dominion...
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    mpe803a

    One conductor will be a Ground, so we've got a maximum of 3 conductors....and one of those - Neutral - should be very low current for a single phase 240 volt connection. 3 load carrying conductors of #6 is good for 55 amps per your chart. This is why I went with 4 conductor 6AWG copper.
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    mpe803a

    Here is a shot of my breaker box showing the interlock that opens my 70 amp breaker only when my main disconnect switch is open.....
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    mpe803a

    Ahhhhh, DETAILS!!!! Details are good!!! Some guys mount a box on their machines and then plug into the box. I chose to run 12 ft or so of cable out of the machine, tighten the canvas cover around the cable and plug it into my spider box. Second shot shows my cable exiting the generator. The...
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    mpe803a

    Crickets? https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep803-power-conection.201322/ Looks to me like you started a good conversation and dropped out. What kind of ideas are you looking for? Scoobyshep indicated.... " There are 2 real flavors here, you can install a transfer switch before the...
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    Mep-016b fuel question - Texas outage

    TMs here: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/all-the-tms-you-need-to-work-on-the-mep-701a-and-mep-016b.172682/
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    Tank Blanketing, for long term storage on big tanks?

    I'm confused. What is " pad pressure " and " de-pad back pressure "? We have an N2 supply (probably a compressed gas cylinder) that needs to be regulated to some pressure acceptable to the blanketing valve regulator. We need a relief valve in the system in case the blanketing valve regulator...
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    Alternator not charging 802a

    Data sheets both call for 1/4" x 1-1/4" fuse, so looks good to me.
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    Alternator not charging 802a

    https://www.mouser.com/productdetail/bussmann-eaton/bk-abc-30-r?qs=St27ATL478s0HesTffljHg%3D%3D I think this is the commercial version.....
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    Yet another mep002a wireing question:

    From the TM: TM 5-6115-584-12 NAVFAC P-8-622-12 TO-35C2-3-456-1 TM-05682C-12 out-of-level. Set up the unit as level as possible and grounding method must be supplemented by an addikeep it as level as possible during operation. tional driven metal rod ground or a buried metal plate ground. A...
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    Tank Blanketing, for long term storage on big tanks?

    You might want to install a pressure relief valve in your system to protect the vessel in case your blanketing valve fails. Ebay has a 1" Jordon 608 blanketing valve available, but the tag is hard for me to read. Might be a 5-30 inch with a maximum pressure of 1.50psi. Confirm before you...
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    Tank Blanketing, for long term storage on big tanks?

    If your tank is a pressure vessel it has a maximum pressure value stamped on it. You want to be below this pressure. Say it's a 15 psi pressure vessel: if you put 60 psi N2 on it you will split the vessel open. If I were doing it I would be at the minimum value: and I think a 3 psi blanket...
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