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  1. nextalcupfan

    MEP-803a 60 amp connection?

    Crazy idea, what if you installed 2 50 amp receptacles on the generator and just ran them in parallel? Just tie them together at your transfer switch. Not sure if you plan on using this set for anything other than home standby backup power but having another outlet can't hurt right?
  2. nextalcupfan

    MEP-803a 60 amp connection?

    I've pushed nearly 70a on L3 on my set. Check out the description for timestamps. But 4:06 is 71a or so. I'm curious, what kind of load do you expect your house to put on the set? Have you gone through your major loads and added them up? or better yet put an actual amp clamp on them. My...
  3. nextalcupfan

    MEP-803a 60 amp connection?

    While I'm all for overbuilding things I think you might be overthinking this a bit. The 803a is rated for 52A Continuous, a 14-50 connection is rated for 50A Continuous. The way you worded your first post makes it sound like if you exceed 50A on that plug for even a moment it will stop working...
  4. nextalcupfan

    MEP-803a 60 amp connection?

    I wired in a "Temporary" power panel as a sub panel on my 803a. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A8FQUYW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I must admit it kinda hurt drilling the holes in the generator. Used a step-bit to make the big hole for the wires. I kept the SJOOW...
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