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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? I think so……

    Yes, thanks. I just welded two of them on my wife's car.
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? I think so……

    Thanks Ray. I did not have a flex coupling which is why I want to do some type of venturi exhaust. That way I can have a short piece of pipe extend vertically into the larger pipe without touching it. I will suspend the larger, sheet metal pipe from the roof of the enclosure with a 90 degree...
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? I think so……

    I figured someone would pick up on that. ;) Thanks for the observation. I have a black iron exhaust that carries it up and out the gap on the right side of the enclosure. I removed it because I removed all the top covers. I wasn't happy with my exhaust and I am thinking that I may try to fab up...
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? I think so……

    This is what I did for mine. (It looks crooked but trust me, it's not. )
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    MEP-804A Low Voltage - Voltage Regulator Question

    Ron, aren't these guys the best? Reading your thread, it looks like everyone involved are old farts. Even you and me. Think of the years experience being tapped. Glad you found the issue. Looks repairable to me if you either can't find a replacement or have a stroke from the price. All you need...
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    Does anyone know the size of the machine screws used to hold the control panel cover on?

    Thanks Guy. That's a lot of screws! I ordered 50 nuts and 50 bolts and will do around the outside of the covers. If these are as good as I hope they are, I'll probably order 50 more of each. I also noticed a few missing here are there.
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    Does anyone know the size of the machine screws used to hold the control panel cover on?

    Yeah, I have done the same, at least on the ones I've had to remove. There were even a couple of 3/4" ones through double panels. Drives me crazy!
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    Does anyone know the size of the machine screws used to hold the control panel cover on?

    Thank you again. So it looks like they are a 10-32, .4 inch to .5 inches in length. I've found a box of 50 stainless ones for under $12. I also found a box of 50 stainless nuts with the built in external tooth washer for under $6.
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    Does anyone know the size of the machine screws used to hold the control panel cover on?

    My eyes are crossed after looking at the TMs. I checked old threads and came up dry. My 802a has a mishmash of screws holding the panels on. I have used some stainless machine screws and nuts but I am ocd so I want to replace this mess with something uniform. I'm thinking 5/32 ? I will by the...
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    MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts

    Good information! I carefully checked my burned out one and there is no visible damage. The best way to check them is with an ohm meter. Apparently some fail incognito. :cool:
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    MEP 802a trips overload at anything over 4000 watts

    I agree. However, the resistor that I used, in my opinion, is probably more robust and able to handle prolonged periods at higher temperatures. I was told by Mouser that the direct replacement was no longer available and they did not see enough demand to warrant production. I’m sure if somebody...
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    MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts

    If your 802 or 803 trips the overload below the rated listing, one possible cause is a bad burden resistor. If a resistor is open, the voltage going to the overload relay, K8, will be higher which will cause K8 to think there is a larger load than there actually is causing it to trip. This is...
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    MEP 802a trips overload at anything over 4000 watts

    I would be happy to!
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    MEP 802a trips overload at anything over 4000 watts

    Resistor is installed. I was very happy that the resistor fits in the space that the original one resided in. I removed the old R12 and unsoldered the wires. I checked it with my meter and it was open circuit. I looked it over carefully and did not see any external evidence of overheating. I...
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    MEP 802a trips overload at anything over 4000 watts

    Thanks for that. I have seen the engineering files for that resistor and it looks to be very well isolated, electrically. These resistor housings are aluminum or some alloy. They are finned and machined flat on the bottom. These are designed to mount on a metal surface which will aid in the...
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