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I found some related generator overvoltage information on another site that seems relevant to my problem.
1) Over voltage on a generator is typically caused by one or a combination of the following:
-Faulty Voltage Regulator and needs to be replaced
-Frequency (hertz) of the generator is...
The problem reared its ugly head again just when I thought I was in the clear. From my research, I suspect a diode may have gone bad from not having the MOV mod protection. Since I replaced the original VR with a brand new one, I am now in the middle of pulling out each component on the...
Update: I installed the MOV and the last dozen starts have been good without stalling from the OV fault. However, the weather is slightly warmer so that may confound the results. As a backup, I purchased a new VR and plan to learn the ancient art of VR refurbishing if indeed my VR is bad...
The problem still exists. I am going to try the MOV install when it arrives, but it looks like the next step is either repair or replace the VR. It looks like original VR replacements run about $275 and aftermarkets run about $150. Anyone have experience with VR repair or replacements?
I have the QUAD winding fuse mod on my unit. That must have been done by Uncle Sam before I purchased it. I just ordered an MOV. Hopefully it will arrive before the next power outage and there isn't already damage to my voltage regulator.
On a related note, I exercised the voltage...
It generally happens within a few seconds of starting, though just today it stalled out for the overvoltage after 15 minutes of running fine. That was the first time it happened, which leads me to believe the problem is progressing. Moisture/corrosion somewhere? The voltage adjustment is...
My MEP-802A recently will stall at startup from an overvoltage fault. The voltage adjust potentiometer can raise the voltage and make it stall so that seems to be functional. Any ideas? Could this be a bad voltage regulator causing higher voltages? Bad voltage adjust potentiometer? If I...
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