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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Also applied Noico black insulation to one access door and the top panel over the main wiring. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Finished making replacement output wires A2/B2/C2. Added an insulated cable clamp and abrasion shielding as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Finally getting around to teardown and wire replacement... Looking at replacement terminals and wire now. Terminals are6 awg 1/2” and 1/4” ring nylon crimp. Wire is 6 awg milspec high temp M5086/2-6-9. Teminals are easy enough. Wire is nearly unobtanium and Very expensive. Abrasion...
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Any recommendations on replacement wire? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Wow, that nylon shielded wire is very dear at $10/ft or more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Letterkenny reset in 2010. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Initial inspection complete. No obvious rodent attack. Looks like two shorts to chassis ground induced by improper routing of power lines to output lugs. I’m very thankful that my stationary unit is properly grounded. A2-C2 short to chassis... Looks like I'll need replacement wires...
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Perfect. Thanks [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Have pictures of mesh installation on side and top as well? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Did you install the mesh from inside the panels or outside? Pics? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Ill have to look at the old threads on mouse screen installation Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Nope. I do have mothballs behind the control panel and main compartment. It will be if it turns out to be the cause and is repairable Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Yep, thats the plan. [emoji106] The unit has been working reliably for a few years now up until today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MEP-802A short/fire

    Ran my 802 this afternoon for it’s monthly check. No load up to operating temperature. Upon shutdown I noticed heat and burning electrical smell coming off the unit. I disconnected the batteries and that stopped the fire. I’ve not yet torn into it for inspection but believe the short/fire...
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