MEP 831A vs MEP 701A

[PETE BALLARD]

Qestion for you genset guys- I am thinking of buying a MEP 831A or a MEP 701A and have some questions-
either one a better value?
current pricing on both?
it has been a while since I looked at Gov Liquidation- is it going away? Now Gov Planet?
is standby for the house- I realize it is a small unit Kw wise. I used to have a MEP 802 but my wife thought I was too loud and could not be run in a residential area so it had to go.
I like the 831 size and weight and operating quiet feature.
any comments or observations will be appreciated.

thanks in advance - pete

 

[DieselAddict]

I like the 831 but is is a little quirky in comparison to a constant speed set. The 701 is going to be the simpler unit hands down.

BUT.. Neither of these sets are quieter than a 802. My 831 is louder inside the house than the 802 or 803.

 

[dav5]

I don't know what the decibel levels are for the 802a vs the 831a but I find the sound from my 831a is more irritating than from my 803a. The 831a has a higher pitch. I would advise listening to both before you decide if you are worried about neighbours

 

[PETE BALLARD]

any comments on current pricing?
Gov Liquidation is on the way out??
now Gov Planet is the place?

 

[AfghanVeteran2010]

The MEP-701a is LOUD, much more than a 802. I have a few 831a and like them for the most part, I highly recommend the controller replacementkloppk has developed. Save you the hassle of when the stock one decides to throw a fit. Its been a while since I have heard a 802 run in person I think the 831a would be more noticeable.

Gov Liquidation lost their contract. As far as I know it just GovPlanet. Prices have been going crazy on there lately seen some 831 with missing inverters go far well over 1k.

 

[Guyfang]

Maybe if you ask nice, you can get the MEP-802A back. Can't hurt to try.

 

[Light in the Dark]

As others have said... wrong direction soundwise. I am not sure what your wife will be happy with sound wise... but the 802s arent that​ loud.

 

[PETE BALLARD]

I need to correct myself- I had the version of the 802 without the sound deadlinking cover- I think it was mfg by Libby

 

[Light in the Dark]

Do you mean an MEP-002A then? Air cooled? Libby did produce the MEP-802A for a short while, before Fermont took over their contract.

Air cooled = http://www.lakeserv.net/mep/index_files/mep-003a.jpg
Liquid Cooled = https://greenmountaingenerators.com...ilitary-Diesel-Generator-MEP802A-closed-2.png

If you had air cooled, the newer 802 units are noticeably quieter.

 

[DieselAddict]

Ah, I suspect you had an MEP002 which was an air cooled set. Those are quite a bit louder than the 80X models. The ASK was an option on the air cooled sets.

 

[PETE BALLARD]

yes, that's the one- I wanted to try to quiet it up by adding a nice sized muffler but between the size, weight and the initial operating noise I decided to let it move on

 

[Light in the Dark]

Yeah the operating noise is the killer on those, not the exhaust. Bullet proof machines though. I would suggest you look for the equivalent machine to that, the MEP-802A. Thats probably going to be your quietest option of the group, and give you the amperage you require.

 

[DieselAddict]

Yea, what he said.

 

[Light in the Dark]

Yea, what he said.

Great minds.... probably drink coffee at the same time?

 

[PETE BALLARD]

so, what have they been going for lately?

 

[Light in the Dark]

My quick average of the last 20 802As sold through GovPlanet was just over 1500, before any GP 10% fee, local sales tax, freight, etc. This was exclusive of condition, simply what they last ones sold averaged out at.

 

[Dock Rocker]

You would be shocked at how much it cuts the noise just by putting a 4x8 sheet of plywood between the unit and your house.

I have the 003 and a 200 foot “extension” cord made from 6/4 SO. That helps along with my plywood deadener .


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[Guyfang]

That's why the MEP-80X series gen sets are called TQG's. Tactically Quite Generator. I have, and often did, sleep on the bigger sets. It was warm, the vibrations put me to sleep fast, and the sound was not load at all.

 

[PETE BALLARD]

Guyfang- sounds like the best of all worlds- if they only had the messaging fingers and could bring you a beer!

 

[Suprman]

I find the 803 is quieter than the 802. 4 cylinder engine just runs smoother. The 802 vibrates more and that causes noise.