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So where I am with Met-Ed power company Pa they don't allow that switch setup here unfortunately...I liked the setup, so the sparky that comes tomorrow is going to see how to do a new setup with a manual switch still...just gotta figure out which one to do.

That set up looks good! Seems very simple and it can be ordered with the 200 amp breaker in it as well....so the box that has the breaker in it now could be removed and replaced with this switch. Thanks!

I'll look into that book too!! I have a copy of the local code now...I think I can use this generac smart box to shut power off from the line...kinda more than I'd want to spend...even though I want a manual open lever, flipping power during a storm outside is probably not fun...I'll see what...

Yes there is...right next to the meter...it's not what I wanted to do but it's probably the best option...I may look at doing the connection between the meter and house now as well...I prefer a manual disconnect though...one I know is completely open to the line power...so making this box work...

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Well....after living in this house for 5 years and adding a few circuits myself you would think I would notice that I don't have a main shut off fuse buss!! I have no words for how I missed it...I even left 2 open spots at the bottom so I can move all the breakers down 2 so I would have space...

Thanks so much!! That makes perfect sense...I over think stuff...I know it's 2 legs but couldn't separate the 2 in one thing...ok off to find the book on how to do this correctly and get the permit...it takes forever for that but at least I can have a solid start! Thanks again! Rich

wow!!!! that's a ton of wiring!! My plan is to use a hard wire directly to the box with a breaker blocking device so I have to turn off grid power before the genset power fuse can be turned on...gotta do it safe for sure!! my questions that I need to find an answer to is if I run 240 to the box...

I've read that changing phase while running is bad...I think it says by the switch to turn it off to change what voltage and phase is output....yes I plan on using the 52 amp 240 volt setup...I think it will work best going into my box in the house...but not exactly sure...I'm assuming since the...

So I used my old 10$ tiny analog meter set to 150 volts and found 120 volts on leg 1 and 3! I have not loaded it yet but at least it is showing volts!!

I'm glad that my local electrical store had the fuse in stock because the gauge is showing 240 volts now...I want to produce the 52 amps at 240 volts so i think I have the switch at the correct place...I have a good volt meter but I have no idea how to hook it up so I can check volt output on...

Absolutely getting a new fuse!! I got lucky as a local company is a Busmann dealer and had them in stock!! I hope it works...thing I do question is the update showed the FNQ-R-3 as a 3 amp rating...I thought it was 30 amp?? I got the exact part number at 3 amps...so it might work or pop right...

I'll run out to see if I can find that fuse just because I'm weird then I'll order your stuff we emailed about yesterday! If you're on instagram my name is the same there as here if you want to see some more of the genset!

I have 3 275 gallon tanks I filled up when oil was negative 25 or so a barrel...they gave me a 0.89 per gallon delivered so I should be good for a while! I feel no guilt about it either since I have paid close to 4$ a gallon in the winter!!

Thanks so much!! I did the 3 oclock with the voltage adjuster and held the start knob after it started and it did make 140 volts! so that's good right!! That makes me very happy that all I'll need is the new VR!!

I did the gauge lighting wiring on the 3 that are not wired up stock...very easy and it is nice to have them lit.

I'll play with the sender some day....not a huge priority since I'm hooking up 2 275 gallon tanks to it to run on so it should never run out!

Will it show power being made if the VR fuse is blown? I removed it now but it is in the picture....I really think I may get the VR that the user Kurt has put together...from what I've learned the fuse blows because the VR goes bad...I want to try a fuse just to see if it'll make power at all...

Hello, I have the genset MEP-803A that runs great. I bought it as a running unit but not making power. I found the FU1 fuse and cap were missing. I did ask about it in another post,,,thanks to all that helped me get those parts together. The generator does make power now to charge the...

Yes I had to order those online as well. They come in a pack of 5 so i should have enough hopefully forever!! Thanks!!