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    How much power (kw's) do I need for my home?

    I subscribe to various forums and most people think they need 10~20 kw's to operate their home. While 10+kws' may be necessary if you have an whole house auto back-up generator that must be able to start motors and compressors in refrigerator's, freezers & AC units they consume a huge amount of...
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    MEP-531AE-DEG Starting Issues

    These generators are designed to operate in very hot environments perhaps 120 degrees or more in which case wet stacking would most likely never occur even with zero load. However take that same generator and use it in subzero temperatures with no load or light load and you have problems...
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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    There is no such thing as too much filtration for diesel fuel. It is additional insurance that your generator will not fail you when you need it most. Filters are consumables and Injection pumps & and injectors have an infinite life if the fuel is free of contaminates & water, and the cleaner...
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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Nice setup! I don't know if it was mentioned but your fuel tank should be placed in a temperature stable environment (out of direct sun) to minimize heating & cooling that would cause the tank to breath. For lack of a cellar or garage a cover to shade the tank would help. You can also install a...
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    MEP-952b Preheat module and local control panel needed.

    I recently purchased 3 MEP-952b 5kw APU’s and I’m looking for some parts. 1st item needed is a Preheat Module APU #96-9355 assembly Cage 62502. 2nd item is the local control panel or the internal PCB assembly PAOZZ 62502 96-9461 I purchased these to support my 24v off grid battery...
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    MEP-531AE-DEG Starting Issues

    Yanmars are very good engines but don't use ether it will cause damage most likely breaking a piston ring land. I have rebuilt 2 of these L70's that were wet stacked and the camshaft & lifters were damaged from corrosion which pitted the cam & lifters making them unusable. You need to tear it...
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    MEP-952B remote control cable needed & misc parts.

    I purchased 3 APU's for my 24v battery backup system and I'm looking for a remote control cable. NSN 6150-01-469-7822 62502 96-9392 Thanks 90cummins
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