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The exciter circuit takes a beating when you backfeed a set. For sure need to check the rotating diodes and everything else in the exciter circuit before running the set again.

I recommend using the 2-wire interface directly OR use a dedicated RF link that triggers the 2-wire interface. A wireless switch is tech that is off the shelf and easy to implement. It will be much simpler than putting more code into the controller that will need to be debugged. Strictly my...

For sure some familiar looking parts on there.

You can DIY one a lot cheaper. The desiccant is pretty cheap. On the simplest side you can take pretty much any filter housing and fill it with desiccant then plumb it into your drum. This is something that will last a long time. It will go a long way to protecting the fuel from moisture...

That is definitely not normal. The usual suspects are the fuel lines around the engine and the well nut at the bottom of the fuel tank. You will want to carefully look around the engine compartment and see if there are any other areas in there that is wet from fuel.

Did you see where the fuel was coming from? If you tilted it down towards the fuel cap it is possible to have some fuel leak from there. In general you should not see fuel anywhere on a properly working machine. Can you take some photos of what you are seeing?

I think they would work but you might find yourself recharging the desiccant more often than you would like.

You can pick up 2lbs of indicating silica gel on Amazon for under $20. That is enough to do several vent filters. Regen it in your oven or replace with new. The home-brew PVC housing would be fine a low cost option. I have a couple new drums to get into the fuel storage system. Maybe I'll give...

I saw that behavior on a 003 and it turned out to be the pots on the VR board. I gave them a few twists back and forth along with a spray of contact cleaner (making sure I reset them to where they were before I started) and the problem went away.

At 4kw you should be in the 0.5 GPH range. If your estimate is correct you are a bit higher than the average. Lets hope you weren't leaking 0.25 GPH of fuel from the return line. Replacing the lines is a simple task. Remove the top cover over the engine for good access and you'll see its not...

Great post. Anyone wanting to store fuel should seriously consider a desiccant breather.

Here its obviously more than lights. Its a fridge full of food and a well pump to keep the water going. Also a few creature comforts such as phone chargers and a fan in the window. I was working from home so I had my work computer powered up. There is a small server farm in the office that does...

Utility power was restored last night just after sunset. Ran through the numbers on my end this morning. Total run time on the 803 was 16 hours spread over 2 days. When I started the fuel gauge was just under 1/2 tank. I put around 4.5 gallons from a fuel can in the tank to top it up. When I was...

The cut sheet for Parker does indicate that other materials are available upon request. I'm sure the minimum order will be staggering. I'm going the bulkhead fitting route when I next have to deal with these things.

The repair crew has reached the downed line causing our outage. They said they would have to replace the pole. If they can avoid that it will be a quick fix.

The sound of the 831 is more noticeable in the house than the 803 is. Too funny.

We lost power almost 24 hours ago. Been using the 803 to keep the lights on. I'm going to move over to the 831 and let it run for a while. Today its nice enough to not need AC. I turned off the 803 for the overnight period. So far I've not gone through its onboard tank. Still over 1/2...

Glad to read you are OK. I have my 803 topped up on fuel and connected to the house in case we loose power in central NC. They are calling for topical storm force winds here today and with the saturated soil conditions we have that is a recipe for lots of downed trees. Be safe everyone!

Check for power at the lugs with the breaker on and check the little push-button breaker next to the outlet. It might be popped out a little or needs to be pulled out and pushed in a few times to clean off its contacts.

I've done a lot of testing around the house and they perform very well. My summer camping plans were canceled due to work commitments so I've not been able to do a real test and enjoy some chocolate ice cream next to the lake. :)