M1079 AC Cable to Genset

[coachgeo]

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[spankybear]

Replace it with a civilian twist lock. Convert to 120 240 single phase. Unless you specifically need 3 phase for something. The military cabling is expensive and overkill for most people.

I think that's where I am heading... Actually converting this into a coffee truck and am trying like **** to get a Genset Trailer.. Was hoping for a matching cable.. But looks like I may need to rewire.

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How much power do you need? You can probably mount a quiet inverter generator under the box.

There's some wisdom here. You don't need 208 3 phase power for a coffee stand. And certainly don't need 100 amps. This is going to cost you lots of money just for the cable then let alone connectors. Unless you are looking to keep it 100% military. I do understand this.

However, I would look at marine or RV service. They have 30 and 50 amps. Also a quite inverter generator are very nice. There are the name brand and Chinese knock off. They are quite, fuel efficient and easier to use. But they don't that that USGI feel, look or reliability issues.

 

[fjdedrick]

I would pull the one out of the dist. box and cap the hole before I sold the cable knowing it was going to get cut. Yes I know if I sold it, it is none of my business what he does with it, but go find another one and see how long that takes without paying an arm and leg.

I actually agree with you 100%

How much for all three... I'll fab the Genset with the Female from your distribution box. Keep the Cable Intact and maintain integrity. I'm picking up a Genset Trailer in Whitehall Ohio tommorow and really hoping to grab a generator this Wednesday.

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[fjdedrick]

There's some wisdom here. You don't need 208 3 phase power for a coffee stand. And certainly don't need 100 amps. This is going to cost you lots of money just for the cable then let alone connectors. Unless you are looking to keep it 100% military. I do understand this.

However, I would look at marine or RV service. They have 30 and 50 amps. Also a quite inverter generator are very nice. There are the name brand and Chinese knock off. They are quite, fuel efficient and easier to use. But they don't that that USGI feel, look or reliability issues.

I need 240 volt for the espresso machine.. The Coffee Maker, fridge, hot water heater, Nitro machine and Ice Maker bring me up to about 12000 watts and 70 amps... I have an inverter already hooked up for the lights and vent...

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[fjdedrick]

I need 240 volt for the espresso machine.. The Coffee Maker, fridge, hot water heater, Nitro machine and Ice Maker bring me up to about 12000 watts and 70 amps... I have an inverter already hooked up for the lights and vent...

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I may run three lp inverters if this doesn't pan out...

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[spankybear]

I'm going to go remove the paint.... How much for the cable.... God I hate to cut it... I only need that female...

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There are connectors on the e that have already had the cable cut off... Lots of copper in the cable... and scrappers like copper.

 

[fjdedrick]

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Sorry Geo... You told me this before too.

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[fjdedrick]

How much power do you need? You can probably mount a quiet inverter generator under the box.

About 12000 running watts

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[spankybear]

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[h=1]44-12 Plug
[/h]Or 44-12 connector

 

[spankybear]

I need 240 volt for the espresso machine.. The Coffee Maker, fridge, hot water heater, Nitro machine and Ice Maker bring me up to about 12000 watts and 70 amps... I have an inverter already hooked up for the lights and vent...

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12000 watts is 50 amps at 240 volts... and given that not everything will be running at the same.... 70 amps I would say is on the high side.

 

[fjdedrick]

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[h=1]44-12 Plug
[/h]Or 44-12 connector

Got one!! Thanks everyone!!

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[fjdedrick]

12000 watts is 50 amps at 240 volts... and given that not everything will be running at the same.... 70 amps I would say is on the high side.

This was my napkin math...

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[fjdedrick]

Three Phase let's me leave the original plug alone as well as the Original Distribution Panel. I was hoping to save some cash there... I've depleted every **** dollar I have. Lok

My wife and I had this dream... We're chasing it.



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[coachgeo]

Military gen set.... better make sure it is not too loud. Lot of places won't let you stay set up... or maybe won't invite you back to another event they are part off if your set up is simply too loud.

 

[98G]

Military gen set.... better make sure it is not too loud. Lot of places won't let you stay set up... or maybe won't invite you back to another event they are part off if your set up is simply too loud.

You can have a conversation standing next to my GETT 20kW with it running. MEP's aren't much worse. An 803 would be appropriate size for his needs. Still need to bastardize a cable.....

I'm in the process of doing similar with 60amp 208v 3phase

 

[fjdedrick]

Military gen set.... better make sure it is not too loud. Lot of places won't let you stay set up... or maybe won't invite you back to another event they are part off if your set up is simply too loud.

Great advice... But I've been next to them and I belive they are good to go.. Especially with Trailer off and set behind truck.



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[fjdedrick]

You can have a conversation standing next to my GETT 20kW with it running. MEP's aren't much worse. An 803 would be appropriate size for his needs. Still need to bastardize a cable.....

I'm in the process of doing similar with 60amp 208v 3phase

If I can source this thing this week... The test will be made!

Bring liquid cooled.. I can insulate the cabin a bit more. Most sound is crankcase sound... We shall see!

Who wouldn't want world class coffee out of this thing though!

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[155mm]

Got one!! Thanks everyone!!

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Did you find one?

 

[155mm]

I never thought about the sound issue, so I did a quick test with an app on my phone
All measurements are at the loudest average point.

Duramax at 1 ft 80db
MEP804A at 1ft 100bd
at 3ft 92db
at 6ft 88db
at 10ft 84db

Quiet office is 55-60db

Normal speaking voice is about 75db

 

[155mm]

The female side (socket with threads) that I have, looks to have about 1' of tail that could be tapped on to.