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going to look at repurposing the contactors in the transfer box from the original powerplant as a way to automatically isolate the MEP from the backup-backup generator.

I've read quite a few posts on other forums that suggest it isn't a problem to leave it attached. The built in protection circuitry should do its job. I may use a DPDT relay wired to S8 to disconnect it from the batteries on start/run, though.

Aleko 20w 24v. It had limited sunlight some of the day, and indirect only most of the day. Going to repurpose it to power a remote hog trap.

Finally got around to setting up my 100 gallon fuel tank. Used a 2” pvc threaded to slip coupling, with a 2”-3/4” bushing, dremelled our the ridge in the bushing, and slid a length of 3/4” schedule 40 through, topped with a 90 degree threaded/slip and a -6an(I think) to hook up to my hose. The...

Hooked up the battery tender and 2 hours later I’m back in business. Should have just gone that route from the getgo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think it has to do with the placement of the panel. The MEP is on the north side of my house, with the panel facing east. It is never fully exposed to direct sunlight. I am going to play around with locations a bit, but planning to use the Tender as the primary maintainer.

My batteries were dead, again. I don't think my solar panel is getting enough sun to be effective. I ordered a Battery Tender 24v I'll install inside the MEP. Also, on the switch, I've been thinking about using a 50amp normally open contactor on the output of the MEP with the coil being...

Little update. I got the switch, twistlock inlet, and a 50amp outlet(for load testing) installed. The switch is garbage. While rated for 4awg, the clamps are a screw type where the screw moves a metal cage to clamp the wire against the frame. As such, there is no direct connection from the...

Go to Scotty's Tubes & Hoses. He got me setup right.

Costco has Delo 15w40(i think) on sale from time to time/

Going to tinker with mine tonight, run it on the house as a load check. Also need get my backup backup fired and ready. Probably need to fill a couple petro cans as well. Still have 55 gallons diesel onsite from last year.

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was at tractor supply yesterday and they had the Champion 3650/4500 generator on sale for $299. Went ahead and picked it up. I already received the twistlock outlet and the switch is in the mail. Need to get the wire and a few conduit fittings, and I'm good to go. Figure I'll wire in a 50amp...

Switch would reside inside the right access panel with one side wired to the main lugs of the MEP and the other side wired to a 30amp generator socket. I looked at the one you linked, but the MEP can run 66amps, so I'm going with a 100amp switch. Your switch would be fine if I were wiring it...

I considered that, but the current, and to my knowledge the generally accepted method for permanent generator hookup, does not disconnect the ground nor neutral between the main panel and aux power. Only the hot legs are locked out.

Thanks guys. Found a switch on amazon that ought to do the trick. Going to use this with a 30amp twistlock exterior socket. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZY72GQ6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1TBO7AH1TIA3O&psc=1

Since two is one and one is none, I was thinking about picking up a cheap harbor freight gas generator and wiring an RV receptacle into my generator, then running those lines to the same lugs on my MEP which connect to my main panel. This would allow me to use the same interlock on the house...

I did get a call back and they "found" my tank stashed away. I can only speculate that they replaced it with one from stock. Regardless, I got there and picked it up. Did you just weld the additional bungs in? I guess since you painted it, you weren't worried about the powdercoat. What...

I had ordered a 100 gallon aux fuel tank from Northern Tool, back in November, got it $100 off. The closest store is in Ocala, FL about 3 hours away, so I had it shipped there. I knew I would be going that way eventually, and called the store to ask about them holding it. They said that...

I went ahead and replaced my batteries with a pair of 250cca lawn mower batteries($21 each) from walmart. I was able to expand/pound the battery cables down onto the rectangular tabs of the new batteries well enough, then tighten the clamps. I can say that these work as well as the big...