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    Couple of questions on a MEP831a

    as others have stated - i don't think it will come even close, it will handle a 7.5 circular saw, it will not handle a very small 1 hp hand carry air compressor (no soft start). two 1500w space heaters will indicate exactly 100% load (3 kw) on the meter and it has no problems carrying that load...
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    Couple of questions on a MEP831a

    Dav5 - good to know, i have a 240 3/4 hp deep well, never tried it on my 831 (need to do the math but bet it exceeds 3kw inrush current ability), because when it hits my 14kw generac generator it notices the load at start. my 831 will run a dewalt 7 1/2 circular saw with no issues plus a box...
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    Couple of questions on a MEP831a

    and 1500$ is average going rate for a good one, they have been going up at the auction sites. also if it has the solar charger - nice extra.
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    Couple of questions on a MEP831a

    i have 831, it is fairly quite, fuel efficient, I have used it to run a 7 in. circular saw, block heater and lights out in a remote shed for my 936 (not all at once). as stated above it is a little on the small side for "whole" house and would recommend looking at the 5 or 10 kw units. it...
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