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for the 803 instead of getting the 8" and making a spacer couldn't you get get a 7.5"? the link to the sending units list all different lengths. im having the same issue with my 803..

I did it this way to make it simple and for the low cost. Generac have their controller (brains) for the switch mounted in the generator. you can get a controller to make the switch 100% automatic and a 2nd controller to make the MEP 100% automatic (start, stop, monitor temps, oil pressure...

I have finally gotten around wiring up my generic transfer switch. I didn't want to have it 100% automatic and start on its own but simple enough for my family to use if im not home when the power goes out. so here is a video of my setup. We have had a couple power outages before I was able...

I have been putting my M101A3 trailer to use lately hauling gravel for the driveway. The trip to the quarry is a 40 mile round trip. I have been hauling 2 tons of gravel with ease but this last trip the loader was a bit off. I told them 2 tons but when I pulled up on the scales and he had put...

does the gen have black soot like buildup around the exhaust flange? where the muffler bolts to the manifold? "wet stack" I purchased a 803a about 6 months ago and it only had 300 hours but had wet stack. if so, it take a lot of heat to burn it out. 100% load for at least an hour. I use...

I recently purchased a MEP-803a generator that come on a M116A3 trailer. I took the generator off the trailer and using it as a house backup gen. so I decided to mount a fuel tank on the trailer to haul diesel fuel around for the farm. I got a fuel tank, mounting hanger and straps from a...

Thanks for the info. the more I read about the load shedding, im pretty sure I'll going to go ahead and add the modules to my setup. that should solve most of my potential problems. Correct?

few things that made a difference for me. also its different in different areas. My generator is not going to be 100 present automatic. I'm not connecting the auto start signal to the generator. the Gen capacity was brought and compared to the homes power requirements. I Hope nothing...

Good so far. I didn't do the install myself.... I would have but I didn't want to take a chance of doing something wrong or missing something. Plus some requirements have changed and I didn't know. so I had a licensed electrician do the install. I helped. LOL. I'm going to do the last...

Quick update.... I was finally able to get the Transfer switch installed and separated the neutral and ground in the breaker box. Next I will be connecting the Generator to the switch and installing the automatic transfer switch controller. I am going to do a temporary hookup for now and in...

Yes, It has the ability to be manually transfer. This particular brand has a small rod you insert into the lever to switch it over. If you are interested, I can post a quick video.

Nice setup! I'm working on my 803A setup now. I really like your auxiliary fuel tank. How many gallons is it? Im still working on a plan for my auxiliary tank.

I finally got some time to look in to my transfer switch and to see how things work.... I am starting to understand how the transfer part of the switch works. where is a video of how it works. I am planning to get the INOVA HIGHTECH MEP Generator Transfer Switch Controller to go along with my...

eatont9999, What is the Model # of your ATS? It may be several weeks before the electrician can get out to install my ATS. I will post updates as I make progress. Have you noticed or tested if there is any engine performance loss with the exhaust pipe that long? I was debating on adding a...

After looking into the INOVA HIGHTECH MEP ATS controller I went ahead and got the service rated generac ATS. I got a really good deal on the switch and using the saving to offset the cost of the ATS controller. I want to make the switch transfer from utility to generator and back to utility...