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  1. Scoobyshep

    Output issues with MEP701A - Power outage issue.

    Yes this. If you have a voltage adjust and you are on the low side you may be seeing excessive drop. you can safely run at 125/250 volt (doesnt seem like much but it might be just enough to kick the motor over)
  2. Scoobyshep

    Output issues with MEP701A - Power outage issue.

    You are using 8AWG for a 3000 watt generator? way overkill but shouldnt be an issue. out of curiosity what do you have the voltage set at? or is it non adjustable.
  3. Scoobyshep

    Output issues with MEP701A - Power outage issue.

    nice thought, but they usually increase wire size if its that deepdown. not to mention it would have to be fairly deep to have enough drop to impact current draw significantly
  4. Scoobyshep

    Output issues with MEP701A - Power outage issue.

    Its 3000 watt at 240 volt (approx 12 amps). And yes its quite common to have a motor draw 300% FLA on startup. In the NEC there is an entire section for motor protection because of this. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  5. Scoobyshep

    Output issues with MEP701A - Power outage issue.

    Well if you're up for trying it, you could install a soft start on the pump Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  6. Scoobyshep

    Output issues with MEP701A - Power outage issue.

    Some motors dont have them. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  7. Scoobyshep

    Output issues with MEP701A - Power outage issue.

    Check the start capacitor on the pump and see if its in tolerance. You may be able to replace it with a "hard start cap". The unfortunate truth may be the generator may be too small. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  8. Scoobyshep

    Output issues with MEP701A - Power outage issue.

    Sounds like it doesnt like the inrush of the pump. Is this a new problem or have you never run this pump on this generator before? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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