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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Can you please go into more detail about the internal jumper that needs to be removed? Where exactly is it located? Since my setup will remain portable on the trailer do I need to disconnect the ground wire from the output board to the trailer? I would like to easily convert this to work both...
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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Glockfan and others what amperage rating for the circuit breaker are you running? I know the data plate reads 57 amps which would place a 60 amp breaker properly sized but I have watched some Youtube videos where people are getting 67 amps out of these machines at full load to about 130% I have...
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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Thanks I was reading the manuals and I was not able to find any recommended service intervals for changing the engine oil. I did find that is calls for 15/40 engine oil with Milspec numbers which I am not familiar with. Will something like Shell Rotella 15/40 oil from the local parts store be ok...
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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Do you know how often the military technical manuals suggest that these are run when not being used and for how long? I would assume that the Diesel fuel is good for about a year or so. I also would think it would be a good idea to get them to operating temperature to remove condensation from...
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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    I would like to see the thread if you are able to post a link.
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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Thanks for the feedback. I'll need to research the heat pump mod. Jimbo I see that you are located in Maryland may I ask what part? Once my Mep-803a arrives I plan to setup something up to be able to connect it into my house., Mine is on a trailer which I wanted it to be portable. We do not...
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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Nice Job! Sorry if I missed this but I just purchased one of these this week without doing much research. All this is new to me. What gauge wire was used from the Generator output? Based on some load test videos I have been watching it seems that these can put out over 100 amps when...
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