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  1. Scoobyshep

    Generator harmonics

    It depends if there is a switching action on your neutral if you're switching the hots only then do not bond the generator if you are switching the neutral as well then you need to bond the generator. If you are running with a bond in the system can be at your panel if you're not switching the...
  2. Scoobyshep

    Generator harmonics

    Floating neutrals only work if you are using phase to phase loads. Without the bond you get weird voltages. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  3. Scoobyshep

    Generator harmonics

    Make sure you have a healthy neutral to ground bond for starters. I've never seen it done with a generator but with motors and drives we used to use a line reactor to filter out weird harmonics. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  4. Scoobyshep

    MEP-004A Non-standard wiring, Main AC Output Contactor (CB2)

    No. And this is really dangerous as it bypasses all the overcurrent protection. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  5. Scoobyshep

    MEP 095a general operation

    I had something like this happen. Had a loose connection in the regulator. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  6. Scoobyshep

    MEP-006A- low voltage

    I had a similar issue with my 004. Long story short there was a burnt trace on the A5 card. It was off of the relay. Once I repaired the card it worked great. Another thing to look at is the speed switch. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  7. Scoobyshep

    802A hookup?

    Ok. The first means of disconnect your neutral and ground are bonded. At this point you can land the white and green to the same place. On the generator there should be a place where the neutral and ground are bonded. That needs to be seperated. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  8. Scoobyshep

    Prepping a Gen trailer for the road home.

    Congrats on a successful mission Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  9. Scoobyshep

    Prepping a Gen trailer for the road home.

    Be ready to disable brakes, they are usually air over hydraulic. Last one i messed with i deeded the Jack to get it on the pintle ring as the trailer sits high. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  10. Scoobyshep

    MEP-003A hook up question

    If you are unsure how to hook to a home safely let me know. I can guide you in the right way of doing it. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  11. Scoobyshep

    MEP-004a Generator runs but shuts down no fuel pumps run

    Theres a rectifier up there thats functioning as a diode block. Personally i had one there the check valve in the pump jammed up. I had to unscrew the bottom of the pump and knock the ball loose. Switch in run and battle short on you should hear the pumps running, fast if day is empty real...
  12. Scoobyshep

    831a with no power to the lugs.

    Yea and later he contradicts it Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  13. Scoobyshep

    831a with no power to the lugs.

    So it never produces power? Are you following the startup instructions precisely? These units typically need to flash the field windings when starting. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  14. Scoobyshep

    831a with no power to the lugs.

    Any time. Good luck Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  15. Scoobyshep

    831a with no power to the lugs.

    They are supposed to be momentary. And there are indeed no interlocks on the doors. They are designed to be used by semi competent adults. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  16. Scoobyshep

    802a overload

    You need to get to where the wiring leaves the head, you meed to use a megaohm meter to see whats leaking. Theres a very specific process to checking a head for a bad winding. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  17. Scoobyshep

    MEP 095a general operation

    You can use a laser tach, if you are using an external meter to watch frequency that should be sufficient as hz is directly related to rpm. You dont want to run that generator too slow as it puts alot of stress on the regulator. If you can't get the rpm high enough you may need to replace a fuel...
  18. Scoobyshep

    802a overload

    Sounds like a shorted winding. Need to meg the head Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  19. Scoobyshep

    Another MEP-802 standby generator thread

    NEC doesnt allow that in new installs, thats only done in grandfathered applications now. Current code does not allow the ground to be used as a current carrying conductor. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  20. Scoobyshep

    MEP003a Generator

    I had to replace the dc breaker and the main contactor in my 004. Dc breaker and contactor i got from ebay Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
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