Thank you for this video. I find it very helpful.

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

Excellent video! I like the idea of using the 5 kw heaters as a load. Great information, but I would be careful using two of the 30 amp whips connected directly to the lugs, you could easily overload that 30 amp line with 10 awg wire and cause issues on the 803A, ideally you would want to feed a small breaker box and put a 25 or 30 amp breaker on each. Great for shakedown testing with the heaters, but be careful feeding existing 30 amp L14-30 input connection circuits for generators.

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

Those leads are only used when I do tests on generators like this. Anything more permanent gets much more attention to detail and quality installation. When I get a true load bank, I will have a much better setup.

@dynamicenergysolutions180

2 ай бұрын

@@CallMeColtLLC Colt, I meant this more for the people following this. For temporary load testing it is perfect, but some people might think oh yeah I can do that without knowing the potential hazards. You are doing a great job with your Videos, a lot of great information!

Great video!

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Not the most exciting one but it is information new owners of these generators would be looking for.

Been running these for awhile and learned something new! Didn’t realize the filler cap had an open and closed. What color and brand paints do you use for these? Hopefully a low cost source..

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

Glad that you picked up something new! I use CARC match paint. It's not cheap. ~$11 a can. But it is perfect.

Have you made a video on your aux tank and connecting it?

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

I made a video a long time ago on hooking up auxiliary fuel that's here on the channel but not on the exact setup in this video.

In the video you mentioned adjusting the voltage gauge with a screwdriver. Why not just use the voltage adjust knob?

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

Can you share the timestamp I said that? I don't recall saying that & might have misspoke!

@dynamicenergysolutions180

2 ай бұрын

@@CallMeColtLLC This was around 14:06 in the video, but you were using the kill a watt meter as a more accurate reference to adjust the voltmeter to match the plug in kill a watt meter, not to adjust the generator output voltage. Excellent video by the way!

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

@@dynamicenergysolutions180 ah okay, that's why I didn't recall. I was talking about the gauge adjustment itself, not adjusting the actual voltage output. 👍

Can you do a video on MEP-831A vs MEP - 802A? 🤔

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

I don't have a MEP 831A anymore to compare. They're really not comparable. MEP 831A is good for electronics and pure resistive loads with no surge because it's an inverter. MEP 802A is more of a traditional generator.

@lukewinkler3284

2 ай бұрын

OK.thank you for the information😊

How many watts do I have to have on MEP-803A To avoid wet stacking.

@FirstnameLastname-vy2dg

2 ай бұрын

80% or more load

@lukewinkler3284

2 ай бұрын

What I want to do is one my house off the generator with a 30 amp breaker do you think MEP-802 is better for that? Power assumption would be 8 amp to 29 amp.

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

If you are looking to run up to 29 amp, and MEP 802A would be best. Just be cautious of your surge loads. I've considered doing a video specifically on wet stacking down the road.

@lukewinkler3284

2 ай бұрын

OK, thank you

How much does MEP 803A usually go for on government auction or should I buy it from somewhere else? I am pretty good on small engines, fixing them and maintenance, but don’t have much experience on diesels

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

You can look up the sales prices right on the GovPlanet site. Everything from there is a gamble. It amazes me that I see units selling for almost as much before fees than what I am selling my fully refurbished ones for. I guess they'd rather give GovPlanet the money & still gamble while still needing to do the regular repairs/upgrades that almost ever single one needs anyways. Working on these is nothing like a small gasoline engine, but if you can follow instructions, the Technical Manuals tell you what to do.

@lukewinkler3284

2 ай бұрын

Ok thanks

@lukewinkler3284

2 ай бұрын

Do you think a mep-831a can run a 3 ton AC with a soft start?

@lukewinkler3284

2 ай бұрын

Where do you sell yours? Is it on eBay?

@lukewinkler3284

2 ай бұрын

Where do you sell yours? Is it on eBay?

How much do you think an 802a is worth I got one at an auction for a pretty good deal and really just want to sell it to buy something more portable

@CallMeColtLLC

7 күн бұрын

Don't really have an answer for you. Market is flooded with them. Location matters. Even fully, properly refurbished ones are not selling for much. People are paying more for them on GovPlanet for some reason. 🤷

How often should I do the six hour load test? 🤔

@CallMeColtLLC

3 күн бұрын

Just to make sure it is good. Then, I do 2 hours ever month or so, unless I have used it.

@lukewinkler3284

2 күн бұрын

@@CallMeColtLLC cool thank you

What’s a common failure on these generator?

@CallMeColtLLC

3 күн бұрын

Rubber parts

@lukewinkler3284

2 күн бұрын

@@CallMeColtLLC what failed on your six hour test on the video? Just curious.

How liable are MEP 802A

@CallMeColtLLC

Ай бұрын

I'm assuming you me reliable? Once they're repaired correctly, they are very reliable. Like any old mechanical machine, it may have a quirk here or there, but doing all the proper repairs, checks, and shake downs up fronts prevents this.

@lukewinkler3284

Ай бұрын

What’s kind of common problems would it have?

@lukewinkler3284

Ай бұрын

Is MEP 803 more reliable then a MEP 802

@CallMeColtLLC

Ай бұрын

@@lukewinkler3284 they are both essentially the same machine with the same reliability except that the MEP 803A has a larger engine and generator head to produce more power. Just make sure you get an appropriate sized one for your needs.

@lukewinkler3284

Ай бұрын

I was not sure if the 2 cylinder was better than four-cylinder diesel for reliable ability. 😊