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To follow up on Derf with condition codes, it somewhat depends on the site, some seem better then others about using the correct condition codes, but in general I ignore them (although I will give a little weight to F7, and new). Here is my best personal example of a poorly reported condition...

Probably another thing that has caused the price to go up lately is that generators are no longer EUC items so there is not that hassle and wait to contend with any more. Ike

I bought one of the newer / larger ones with charging (IS-24-L) off that certain auction site at a very reasonably price (a fraction of what other sellers were asking) for the MEP-701a in my back yard, so far it has done a good job of keeping the batteries fully charged even though it is...

helomedic; you are starting to sound like Storeman, it seems like he started out buying several basket case generators and after a few months ended up finding himself in the used generator business. It is a slippery slope, so be careful. Ike

Keep in mind these are not direct reading AC voltages gauges like so many modern ones are instead they use a CVT coil for the voltage sensing. This technique is still commonly used with higher voltage gauges, but rarely on 120-240VAC stuff. Sorry no help on the coil here either, although I...

There is probably also some variation in standards here too, I personally use fully functional, but not necessarily original for my prime standard, in other words this may include non standard replacement battery or hour meters, possibly even retrofitted voltage regulators, etc. A case in point...

There is only one brand of real solargizer. The best model with charging is the IS-24-L

Munchies, I was just wondering how big your sample pool is, I have bought a total of 6 generators from GL over the last few years (2 large commercial and 4 small MEP's) and while all have needed some work (gauges, minor leaks, control or AVR boards repaired/repalced) none were complete write...

Like others have said check your state laws, trailer legalities vary a LOT from state to state, some states don't even require license plates for some small trailers, others go the full title and inspection sticker route. Ike

Easy, just hook up the same as you have the generator hooked up, - to the - post, + to the 24V +, no need to disconnect when running, etc. Note there are 2 distinct types of solargizers, one just provides a pulse to avoid build up of sulfication the other also provides a low level maintenance...

Before giving up on your old VR you might try repairing it, it seems the most common failure point is the output transistor (although they do tend to cause the voltage to go high not low), they are fairly easy to replace just a couple of screws holding them down and a couple of solder points...

If your talking about the circuit board that is behind the hour meter / battery gauge part of the control panel that is the AV voltage regulator board that is missing, not the control board. Ike p.s. if it is the voltage regulator board, you should be aware that voltage regulators from...

ETN550, I would tend to say even your laundry example could be managed on a 5KW MEP-002a if you turned off almost everything else that was on at the same time (assuming electric water heater and dryer), and ran them one at a time, a typical water heater draws 4,000 - 4,500 watts, and a modern...

We need a bit more information, where are you testing (output lugs, outlet, before the breaker, panel, etc), how are you testing (panel meter, multi meter, etc), etc. Do you really mean no electricity or just VERY LOW electricity. (like 5-10 volts AC...) Ike

I agree portability is not that great on the MEP-002, but for an off grid camp, or even household backup they are hard to beat. Ike

Overall I guess this sounds fairly typical of the lots from the last couple of years, although there certainly seems to be a trend of the 3KW MEP-016D's going fairly high compared to the 5KW MEP-002a's, maybe it is a portability thing, or a perceived fuel economy issue. Ike

A fellow board member from the Alexandria area bought his first generator in this lot, it was a MEP-002a and he said it went for just over $600, I think others went for less, but he drew the short straw and was bidding on one where the auction ended up being extended due to the 15 minute rule.

Yes, it will generate fine without ground, although you should have a ground for safety in case of internal wiring fault, etc. As to number of wires you should have 6 on the old and on the new. F+/F- for the field (20/21) reference voltage input on 2 wires front panel voltage adjustment knob...

If you doubt the onboard frequency meter as they commonly develop issues the cheapest option is to buy a Kill-A-Watt P-4400, which often sell for under $20. (note many cheap (and not so cheap) multimeters have trouble measuring frequency on generators even if they do offer a frequency feature)

Just keep in mind that the battery charging regulators run $100+