Just picked up an MEP-803a

[DieselAddict]

You should run it at full RPM at all times.

Load will only be applied via the output terminals. There is no way to load it internally. Its best to rent/borrow/build a load bank to give it a good workout before you need to use it in true emergency conditions.

 

[rogpike]

Hey Guys,

I got it running. It started right up! I am so excited. Thanks so much. Is it possible to run on full load when not connected to an actual load? Also, I read somewhere about some mods needed to be done to this unit for longevity. Something to do with the alternator.

Thanks so much for the help!

Joe

Go to rural king and grab the 7.5kw 240 volt garage heater for around 100 bucks and grab 1 of your electric heaters from the office or in the house. Run the for around 9kw for a couple hours to see how she'll do.

 

[Joe Drifter]

Oh I understand. This may be a silly question but where is the throttle on the engine speed? What does the frequency knob do?

Thanks
Joe

 

[Guyfang]

Joe,

You need to get the operators manual and read it. Very badly. The manuals are in the TM forum, available for downloading.

 

[Light in the Dark]

Joe,

You need to get the operators manual and read it. Very badly. The manuals are in the TM forum, available for downloading.

It would be wise to heed these words, Joe Drifter. It will only make your life easier (and possibly just stop you from making a silly mistake, which could not only cost money, but potential bodily damage). I will even take the work out of it for you:

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...-802-5KW-Generator-and-MEP-803-10KW-Generator

 

[CMPPhil]

Great approach for us in the north

Go to rural king and grab the 7.5kw 240 volt garage heater for around 100 bucks and grab 1 of your electric heaters from the office or in the house. Run the for around 9kw for a couple hours to see how she'll do.

You are right on the mark with this approach to load bank, why not have a load bank that can heat your garage or shop. Up here in New England many of our lengthy power outages are in cool or down right cold weather, so electric shop heater good choice for load bank.

Cheers Phil

 

[Joe Drifter]

Yeah I have a 240v A/C / Heater unit in my basement. I am going to make a plug for it and load this baby. I have other things I can load it with.

Thanks
Joe