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  1. Triple Jim

    MEP003A Ok to run in the rain / jump start?

    Check my signature file. :-D
  2. Triple Jim

    MEP003A Ok to run in the rain / jump start?

    I believe the problem with running an 002A or 003A without a battery mainly comes from the noise suppression capacitors in various places like the fuel pumps and on the regulator itself. With the stock regulator, and without a battery, the capacitors are forced to try to filter the rectified...
  3. Triple Jim

    MEP003A Ok to run in the rain / jump start?

    1,500 watts ÷ 28 volts = 53 amps. Even with some overload capacity of the 28v generator, it seems a bit low to be able to start an 003A. If it's been done and I'm wrong, I'll take it all back. :-D
  4. Triple Jim

    MEP003A Ok to run in the rain / jump start?

    You do have the option of running something like a 12-2 w/ground to the barn from the house, and keeping the current low. A battery charger fits in the low current category. I just did a quick calculation that said if you use #12 wire, and draw 5 amps, you'll drop about 5-1/2 volts in 350...
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