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    MEP-803a Falls on its face under light load

    Hi guys, I finally got my generator wiring finished to the house but I have a problem with the generator under load. Any larger power draw like the AC or water heater puts the generator flat on its face. It almost stalled out several times while I tried to jockey the load around. It runs the...
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    Exhaust is piped in. Progress!

    I'm making some progress on my MEP-803A installation. I plumbed in the exhaust system last weekend. I will attach a video of it in this thread. The first hurdle was getting the generator positioned into place with no heavy moving equipment. I wound up strapping it to some vertical beams in my...
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    Transfer Switch Installation Costs - Your Opinion

    I'm getting serious about having my 803A wired in before the winter hits. I bought an Eaton Cutter-Hammer 200A automatic transfer switch and about the same time, had an electrician come out to quote me for the install. He wants $2800 to do the job. I'm looking for more quotes but would like...
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    Fuel Pumps and Fittings MEP-803a

    So, I have bought 3 fuel pumps and despite the listing's part numbers or pictures, all 3 of them are auxiliary fuel pumps; not primary pumps. I need the primary pump replaced. The big difference is the input and output fitting sizes. I don't know exactly what they are but the original pump seems...
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    MEP Sizing Help

    Hello everyone! I have been lurking around here for a little while picking up tidbits of info on the MEP 8xx series generators. I have always wanted a backup generator but never really been in the position to get one or use it properly. We are buying a house out in the country (hopefully closing...
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