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I like the homebrew idea!!! I've got a 11KW spa heater for sale locally on Craigslist. That, a cheap used pool pump and some 1.5" hose might make a nice load bank. Although the thermostat is just on or off. Genny shows up tomorrow, hopefully I can get her running without too much trouble...

Thanks for the heads-up on that. Seems like there's several doable homemade LB designs on here that work well! Matt

Thanks guys, I'll pass on this load bank and keep my eyes open for something along the lines suggested. I'm space constrained so an old electric range is out. I did see the homemade one using 3 electric hot water heater elements plumbed to a pool pump. Might go that direction. I'll pick up...

MEP-803a on the way. Found this load bank locally on craigslist. Guy says it 120volts single phase 6KW capacity. I know thats way below what 803a can pull. He's asking $275, but its been on there for awhile so I might low ball him. Is it worth getting for my initial test run on the 803a and...