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  1. DieselAddict

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    OK. Kurt should be able to give you some pointers as to what to check.
  2. DieselAddict

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    Well... I've noticed on a few units that this is the first symptoms of the speed controller failing. As a test you can try to adjust the tuning pots on the controller and see if that does anything. I had one go down that road and the speed control became more and more erratic until it would...
  3. DieselAddict

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    If you ever want to upgrade the units you might consider one of the inverter based ACs. I can easily start mine with the 831. Its a 14kbtu 120v unit. Really energy efficient too! I run it in the summer time off the solar setup. It was a bit over $500.
  4. DieselAddict

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    What kind of AC units are they?
  5. DieselAddict

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    I jumper at the output lugs.
  6. DieselAddict

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    Yep, battery too drained. That is why I suggested disconnecting the battery and starting it. That will tell you right away if your charger is working. I don't even have batteries in my 831 right now. I just pull start it.
  7. DieselAddict

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    Disconnect the battery and pull start it. Does it run?
  8. DieselAddict

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    Everyone needs to know that the replacement pump is functionally identical but not mechanically identical. The fittings are 3/8" instead of 1/8". Adapters will have to be applied to make it work.
  9. DieselAddict

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    With the wiring you are describing its most likely the motors on the compressors. Edit: When I'm running in 115v mode on the 831 I also jumper L1 and L2 at the generator.
  10. DieselAddict

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    What is the wire size between the generator and loads? If you are running in 115v mode you'll need at least #10. If you have a pretty fast volt meter with a high/low capture feature you can capture the voltage range at the AC unit and at the generator during a compressor start and see if you...
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