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    Generator harmonics

    Good answer. So it seems the idea is that if the utilities ground is poor than you can become the better ground and shock hazzard is potential. This I understand. So then I guess the best way to protect the poor genset from a lightning strike is to keep it unplugged during non use. I also keep...
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    Generator harmonics

    Final note.. I spoke with a generator supplier. He told me they connect the ground to the generator frame because of lightning. A direct strike to the service has taken out many a generator sold that did not have the generator grounded to the frame. I personally did the no code thing and put the...
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    MEP-802 and 803 Main generator tip.

    Benalco1, when you install the mov and are ready to run it I suggest you put the 802 under a heavy load. I have the 803 and I have used an old electric stove as a load bank. The more I run it at 75-100 percent load the better it runs. It use to blow some smoke at load but now it's clean. And I...
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    Generator harmonics

    I don't think it's the Exciter diodes. This genset produces full 100% power with no problem. And I have been told not to use the center coil on the reactor forgot a neutral filter. Just the two outer coils for 240 volt for single phase use.
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    Generator harmonics

    I want to order this reactor transformer on eBay: GE Fanuc Line Reactor Transformer, A81L-0001-0122 02, Used, WARRANTY But will it work for single phase? Can I run the neutral through it along with both 240 wires each in one of the 3 phase connections? (link removed)
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    Generator harmonics

    Guess I lost the spelling bee, LOL!
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    Generator harmonics

    Thank you sir. I will look into it.
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    Generator harmonics

    Your preaching to the quire. I am a retired commercial electrician. The neutral is not switched here. This problem is with the windings. This genset functions normal when loaded. You would never know there was a problem until you check with a fluke meter for inductive voltage. I need to know...
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    Generator harmonics

    This 803 is set up for my home 120/240 service. The national electric code states not to ground the Neutral to the bond on the generator side. This is code . And all of the 803, 802 are wired this way. It's the same as a sub panel load center. No neutral bonding on a sub panel. So this is not...
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    Generator harmonics

    The neutral and bond are not connected on the 803. That is code. And the unit was made that way from the factory.
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    Generator harmonics

    For many weeks now I have been trying to trouble shoot my MEP 803 that has an AC voltage induced in the DC control circuit for the glow plugs. I have gone through many tests and tracings for obvious shorts. I have checked or replaced the battery charging alternator, the A1 regulator and wiring...
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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    You should ask your power company to replace the meter with the new digital readers. Some also have red LEDs. Utility power off and the digital meter will be blank.
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    diagnosing alternator output mep-803

    Where did you buy the rectifiers? I have a similar problem. Leaky diodes. I can get the diodes but it looks like a real job to get the old out and press in the new.
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    Alternator parts?

    I need a set of rectifiers for the battery alternator on my MEP803. The price for a rebuilt Prestolite 8Mr3005c is crazy! $650. So if I can get the diodes it would be an easy cheap fix. Does anyone know where I can obtain them? Online search brings up nothing.
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    AC in the DC controls

    I have been searching for the cause of this problem for weeks. I was getting 55 VAC on all the DC supply voltage. It was causing my remote start to latch the pre heat and not shut it off. Well as it turns out it was a bad charging alternator. Even though it was charging the batteries and...
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    mep8o2a low oil pressure shut down

    You did not read my whole post. Yes I know it bypasses all the safety when held. That's why we hold it so oil pressure is up before letting go. I worked on large commercial gensets that used timers on the oil fail shutdown where there is no one to hold a start switch.
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    mep8o2a low oil pressure shut down

    Holding the start switch till OP comes up prevents the engine fault to trigger if the OP switch is closed. Check the cut wires of where they suppose to go by the TM drawing. Keeping the start held by passes the circuit that would fire K12 the engine fault relay. If your OP wires are in the wrong...
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    Generators and Amateur radio

    For now I am on 7.191 RV net 7-9amI can hear 4 and 5 stations. It's a nice friendly net. They mostly talk about the weather and their radios. Would be nice if more would check in.
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