MEP831 question

[Lmtv772]

Is the Battery in the MEP831 for starting only or will it get charged while the generator runs?

 

[AfghanVeteran2010]

The gen will charge the battery when its running. Yes its for starting only it and, can be operated with out a battery. I highly recommend if you own or plan to own this gen set reading up on the TM's for this generator, the TM are in the forums if need i can email them. Hopeful this helps.

 

[Lmtv772]

mine only stays running if the batteries are either charged or the get is connected to a slave. that's odd then. I have the TM
I looked in the TM there is nothing about battery not being charged.

 

[DieselAddict]

There is a 24v regulator that looks like the ballast from a florescent light.

Grab the TM and troubleshoot that part. Make sure you have input power to the regulator.

 

[Lmtv772]

There is a 24v regulator that looks like the ballast from a florescent light.

Grab the TM and troubleshoot that part. Make sure you have input power to the regulator.

I took the 24 regulator apart and there was a coil that was once strapped down with zip ties, the winding wire broke off.
after that It was running for a few minutes without slave power and then stopped again. is the 24v regulator readily available?
BTW there is no troubleshoot for that part... only replacement.

 

[DieselAddict]

I've not had to replace one yet. I figured if I did I would go with a different regulator.

 

[AfghanVeteran2010]

I've not had to replace one yet. I figured if I did I would go with a different regulator.

What kind would you replace it with? I spent about an hour trying to search for a replacement part with no luck. Thanks

 

[DieselAddict]

Something like this would work. You may need to buy a couple of them to have enough current for everything. You can put one in for the instruments and one for battery charging.

http://www.amazon.com/DROK-090011-W...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00CNXLDCQ

 

[Lmtv772]

@dieselAddict: How would I wire them to make it work? so you say I need to buy 2? or more them?

 

[DieselAddict]

I'm going to look at something different. Those aren't going to work without building an additional circuit.

 

[AfghanVeteran2010]

I took the 24 regulator apart and there was a coil that was once strapped down with zip ties, the winding wire broke off.
after that It was running for a few minutes without slave power and then stopped again. is the 24v regulator readily available?
BTW there is no troubleshoot for that part... only replacement.

I wonder if it's possible to repair that.

 

[Lmtv772]

I wonder if it's possible to repair that.

I cleared the solder spot from the broken piece and re-solderesd and wipe tied the coil back down. After that it worked .
Not sure for how long, So I'll get a replacement soon. My Gen set has a solar panel with 24v pulse charger.

 

[AfghanVeteran2010]

I believe I found a good source for part needing replacing, might be worth asking if the seller would sell the part you need out of the listing. PM me for listing.