Re: [MV] genset ?

From: wwd@netheaven.com
Date: Tue Oct 30 2001 - 08:42:59 PST


In <list-1348369@skylee.com>, on 10/30/01
   at 11:42 AM, Recovry4x4@aol.com said:

>List menbers; I've stubled onto a MEP015A generator wit a 2AO16 engine.
>Its been sitting for quite some time. Oil is clean and it turns over
>easily. Any pointers when working with this little guy? TIA...Kenny

>Kenneth Engle

I think it would be prudent to hook up a couple 100 Watt bulbs in series
for each leg of the generator output. If I ever fire one of mine up, this
is what I plan to do. So if you have Delta, Wye, or just 2-pole output, at
least each potentially hot leg will have a load (and a 'fuse'). And better
yet, you will be able to see the bulbs glowing when you start the engine.
If in doubt just bring the 3 bulb leads together to a common point (Wye),
even if it is a Delta setup. Should not matter initially?? Perhaps there
is a better approach- my mileage has not yet begun. Commercial power is
just too damned reliable here.

Bill

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