Military Generator Load Bank 

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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.

OK.thank you for the information😊

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

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.

@@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!

I don't think so. I watched many times editing and just watched again. Maybe just light on the camera lenses. Very bright day!

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.

Ok thanks

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

Where do you sell yours? Is it on eBay?

Where do you sell yours? Is it on eBay?

80% or more load

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.

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.

OK, thank you

A load bank is just a big heater that can be configured to add wattage. As an electrician, I've been involved in acceptance/commissioning calls. I've used the load bank to heat my lunch.

Rubber parts

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

I have a video talking about the fuse and MOV modifications. Should have mentioned it in this video briefly.

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

@@CallMeColtLLC cool thank you

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. 🤷

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

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.

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

@@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!

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

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.

What’s kind of common problems would it have?

Is MEP 803 more reliable then a MEP 802

@@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.

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