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Received the three switches yesterday, Thanks LITD.
Question: Do I replace my functioning old style switch now or wait till it does break and I need the generator?
My short history with the Facet pumps is with the 2-802's and the 1-803. Of the 3 main pumps and the 3 AUX pumps I got one of each to work. I know these pumps are pushing 30 years old. But as with most thing, there are better options. I like the built in pre filter before the main pump to...
Would like to know if anyone has used this style of pump? Looks like it would be a good candidate for both the main and aux pump. Does state that it will free flow when off, which is a concern in the aux position. Like the fact that it has a visible strainer.
I had those three MEP-803A power plants on my watch list. Holy Smoke that was a steep closing price. People need to settle down and take a breath!!!
You buy boats in the winter for the same reason.
Always good to hear from you Guyfang!!!
Read user's talk about the balance/imbalance of their service. Just did not remember what the max these units can take before there is an issue. FIRST EMERGENCY RUN (y)
As for the beatings from the wife. Those came months before as I was buying these...
DieselAddict,
I think you caught my mistake. Started the run with a full tank. Put 5 gal in when the gauge read 1/2 tank twice. Put a final 5 gallons in to bring it back to full right before I shut it down when the power returned.
So I only went through ~10 gallons of fuel for the 37 hours...
First off, I bought the generator for HURICANES!!! 🥶
Highlights: MEP-802
37 hours of continuous run time.
15 gallons of diesel used. Averaged .4 gallon/hour.
First time to blow the VR protection fuse during cranking over. 3A automotive blade fuse, not a slow blow. No veristor at this time...
Pad gas:
Gas added to the vapor space of the vessel or tank to prevent the forming of an explosive or ignitable vapor-air mixture.
Pad pressure:
The minimum pressure of the pad gas. The pressure to be maintained as product is drawn...