MEP501 28v to 120v

[budthatsmyrealname]

I got the mecc alte in today. Thanks for the pointers. Went in easy

So theres black and white coming out the mecc alte. And on the mep501 head theres
-wire at the top
-bridged wire thats says bat gnd (battery ground)
-and black clip that says fld sta

How do they connect? Or should i see about getting a mep531 control box? I seen a few on ebay

thanks

 

[CallMeColt]

I got the mecc alte in today. Thanks for the pointers. Went in easy

So theres black and white coming out the mecc alte. And on the mep501 head theres
-wire at the top
-bridged wire thats says bat gnd (battery ground)
-and black clip that says fld sta

How do they connect? Or should i see about getting a mep531 control box? I seen a few on ebay

thanks

Like I said, there is NOTHING the same on these two generators electrically. You need to make everything yourself. Even a MEP 531A control box will not work properly as it is intended for the exact setup it is intended for. You would be double flashing, for example, and destroy & light on fire something.

Use basic electrical principles & make a breaker panel. That will be the simplest option you have.

 

[budthatsmyrealname]

What if i just wire the gen head to an outlet, stand alone

And leave the control box to control the engine. The gauges wont work or anything else. But as long as i have power, and the engine is running, thats all i care about

will that work? Its simple and direct. No tinkering or rewiring

 

[CallMeColt]

What if i just wire the gen head to an outlet, stand alone

And leave the control box to control the engine. The gauges wont work or anything else. But as long as i have power, and the engine is running, thats all i care about

will that work? Its simple and direct. No tinkering or rewiring

I wouldn't, except as maybe a quick test to see if the generator indeed works. You are bound to have a major issue using like that for anything but a test.

Basic electrical principles should always apply.