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I have an MEP004 that has been used very little (35hrs total). It has been updated to modern VR and exciter and converted to single phase. I have some solar so I no longer use the generator to power my house. Instead it's hooked up to an 80A battery charger and then the house runs from the...
So I am trying to move to a full replacement of the Flash/AVR for my 004. I ended up buying a non-compatible flash module to go with my AVR. Exciter is 120v/240v and VR is 240v only. The instructions I am using guide me to a 120v point for output voltage detection. In this setup the exciter...
I had a bunch of very large oak trees cut out of my back yard. They dropped a large limb on my genset and dented the top over the muffler. It also dented the door covering the starter. I beat the door and top straight enough (16lbs sledge) to get it back on and moving but it has since pooled...
Well gentlemen, I am back. Been away for a few years. Everything has been working on my generator relatively well.
Recap. I have a mep004 that I converted to 240/120 and eliminated the VRM and replaced with a SX-460. At the time I also added a relay so that when in "start" it would use the...
So I haven't put a meter on everything but the charge meter is always showing negative when the genset is running. Does that mean it's drawing more than charging? I would assume that it's not charging at all and using the battery a bit. i don't remember the amps in the negative. The...
I just purchased a MEP-004a. It was an ok price and great clock. I would have preferred a 003 but one wasn't available at the time. Now I have the unit home and looking to get it going. It has been drained of all fluids before stored. I purchased a couple batteries today as well as a oil...
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