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  1. DieselAddict

    House wiring questions

    I already have the inverter. Its a Schneider XW6848. I've been running it on my current house for a couple of years now.
  2. DieselAddict

    House wiring questions

    #3 wire is good for the load. At 100' you'll be well within the recommend voltage drop. Have you compared the cost of the cable with installing conduit and THWN-2?
  3. DieselAddict

    House wiring questions

    I'm in the planning stage of a new house now. I'm going to be using a combination of utility power and solar power with generator backup. Since its a clean slate project its not expensive to put in two load centers. One is for all the "critical" loads and the other is for any regular loads...
  4. DieselAddict

    House wiring questions

    Not getting a permit is one way to make sure it will pass inspection. :D Just as a FYI for others reading the thread, saying its a portable generator doesn't get you out of the violation. If you have a MTS then its assumed you are also doing manual load management so its not an issue. If its an...
  5. DieselAddict

    House wiring questions

    Was the generator installed at the time of inspection? If it was and there is no automatic load shedding then it should not have passed. Obviously things like this slip by but don't count on it.
  6. DieselAddict

    House wiring questions

    It does matter because voltage drop is relative to the current being drawn. You can boost it up when you are under load but when the load is removed the voltage will rise. Its best to size the wire so at max load you drop no more than 5% of the unloaded voltage.
  7. DieselAddict

    House wiring questions

    Something to consider is it is a code violation to use an ATS with a generator not able to fully supply the connect load. Using a 200a ATS on a generator that makes 50a won't fly. You'll want to review section 702.4 of the NEC.
  8. DieselAddict

    MEP-003A hook up question

    If you have a 3 pole tansfer switch you don't have to switch the neutral. I'd recommend only switching the two hots.
  9. DieselAddict

    MEP803A Dead Panel

    Exercise the Estop button a few times.
  10. DieselAddict

    mpe803a

    Batteries dead?
  11. DieselAddict

    803 not generating

    You may be better off to take it to a machine shop and have them weld it up then turn it back down to spec. I have a spare flywheel that I'm going to be using for a project and I can tell you they are crazy expensive when you can find one.
  12. DieselAddict

    MEP-802/803/831 Generator Control & Parameter Monitor by WIFI Demo

    On an 803 I've tested it to ~600' line of sight.
  13. DieselAddict

    MEP-802/803/831 Generator Control & Parameter Monitor by WIFI Demo

    If you absolutely have to access it via another network you can setup a RaspberryPi using the graphical version of RPi OS. You'd use the RPi's WIFI to connect to the generator controller and its LAN connector to connect to your main network. You would use a remote desktop app to view the...
  14. DieselAddict

    MEP-802A/803A S1 Master Switch Source - Electroswitch

    I'm glad I bought a spare before the price increase.
  15. DieselAddict

    Wiring my MEP-804a to run single phase

    Unfortunately I don't have anything to share since I've not had the opportunity to look at the stator wiring myself. I expect if anyone can do it a good motor shop can. Be sure to let us know if they figure it out.
  16. DieselAddict

    Need a 803a engine

    I I don't recommend them at all. What I received from them was not what was promised. The photos they sent were not of the engine I received even though they said it was. Parts had been recently removed. I paid way too much for what I got.
  17. DieselAddict

    MEP 802A OR 803 FRONT PANEL GFI NEEDED

    I'd replace the factory one with a "wet locations" GFCI.
  18. DieselAddict

    MEP-802A/803A S1 Master Switch Source - Electroswitch

    That is correct. It is a bare switch.
  19. DieselAddict

    MEP-802A/803A S1 Master Switch Source - Electroswitch

    I did order a switch last year to replace a broken one. I would order from Electroswitch.
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