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MIL-SPEC M5086/2-8 ( a -9 means white) so M5086/2-8-9
The problem is finding small pieces for sale.
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE
ROUND
TEMP RATING
105.0 DEG CELSIUS
CROSS SECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER
0.240 INCHES NOMINAL
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR
133 SINGLE CONDUCTOR...
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Always ground.
I repeat, always ground.
House Hook-up=
Main electrical house panel has a complete ground system setup. A generator will use that when connected to said house panel. Bonding strap dis-connected. The ground and neutral are bonded already in the house panel. You use 4 wires...
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Read the thread. You can call the company and order the slave cable end. They sell different amperage pieces. The very light duty is what I am using. They also sell slave ends for using as jumpers, and they also sell complete nato jumpers. Saw a nice pallet with 6 Graywacke 500 amp jumper...
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Whichever way works for you.
I use the slave port since I am able to move the charger around between units.
Anything with a NATO slave port. Truck, HMMWV. Generator etc...
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Generator connection choices.
For safety of yourself, family, equipment and utility workers, properly connect generators.
Some methods can be do it yourself to a certain point. Electricians and your Utility will be involved as well.
Laws vary from state to state, and from country to...
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The Generlink hookup is nice. It depends if your local utility approves it. Mine does here. If you have a totally finished panel area and wall, this makes your connection without opening the wall. You can use your whole panel for what you want powered.
Note: favors generator power. While...
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I know you want to get onward using your generator. I would also point out that since the engine is a rebuilt/new, you will want to use a good protocol for breaking in the diesel engine.
Break-In oil for the low hour MEPS
The oil is not standard oil. The first run oil is what is known...
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Batteries will fail under extreme cold and extreme heat. Anyway, you have a good smart charger which can do a bunch of things for you.
24v charging thru slave port
And since it is a smart charger, you can just leave it connected too.
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The best thing you can do for the batteries .... remove them, and charge them with a AGM specific charger individually. They will come back to life.2cents
I see you found my filter etc thread. Take a look at the second post in the thread. A lot of stuff you will come up against.
I...
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MEP-1030 5kw AMMPS cold start, nice 12° F
https://youtu.be/hnn9k5O7yh0
The start process is automated. The starter at first did not fully engage, then automatically started.