Simplex Load Bank Test

I am very excited for you about this unit! My job involves large stationary generators with permanently-installed load banks (up to 1MW) for both the generator and UPS at the facility. You're really going to love this thing - I would suggest installing it on a garden cart or tool cart (possibly equipped with the gasoline IV drip setup also), with an optional sheet-metal cover to protect it from rain. Then you can wheel it outside easily when you want to test a generator. If you use a tool cart with one or two drawers on it, then you can also have screwdrivers, your meters, and other tools to adjust speed and governor on board. So roll one cart out to the driveway and you have everything on it that you need to run and load-test a generator. For the amount of times that you do this, I would say it's definitely worth the effort. Thanks for your video!

The load bank found a home where it will be loved and taken care of!!

The adjustment for those meters is the little hole on the black portion of the meter. Use a small common jeweler's screwdriver and twist CW/CCW to change value. Best bet is to do it under load so you know what the meter should read and can tune the meter to reflect actual value.

The device after the breaker looks like a contactor like they use an air conditioning to turn the compressor on and off

That black box is a contactor. Basically a high current relay. Nice unit! You can replace the mechanical gauges with digital, but using inexpensive multimeters at the taps would work just as well.

That the sign of a true perfectionist when they clean and polish their test equipment. Superb channel, keep doing what you do please.

James would have been a great neighbor to be had when I rewired my 74 Bronco. He's clearly been around electrical equipment in his trade. I enjoy how layed back he is. And the Simplex is an early Christmas present for sure. I often thought he should be using something more compact than multiple space heaters. Thanks James.

Those meters are D'arsonval movements. The small screw in the center bottom of the gauge is the adjustment. It places or removes tension on the meter spring.

You have moved up you are in the Small Engine Mechanic territory . Nice acquisition for your tool box .

Beats dragging out all those space heaters by a long shot. Nice find by your subscriber.👍🏼

Nice acquisition. It definitely would not take too much to convert it to a digital display. You could even leave the original analog gauges in place.

Awesome. I've been wondering for a while when you would graduate from space heaters to a load bank. We had a large load bank catch fire on the pier in San Diego when we were testing one of our 4 1MW generators after an engine replacement when I was in the Navy. Love your videos. Keep them coming!!

Major score on that load bank! I just found your channel about a week ago, and I have to say, I am LOVING your videos sir! You clearly put a lot of time, effort and care into everything you do. Both in your repair work, and in the videos you produce. I've worked on small engines for a lot of years, but my experience with generators is very limited. I am learning a lot from your videos, and I really appreciate the time you take to produce and share your work with all of us. Thank you

I always loving seeing the new toys you add to your collection!

That is an awesome find. You never fail to keep the videos interesting. Love it!

Congrats on the new find! Looking forward to seeing it put to work.

I was in a test lab for 40 years and may congratulate you for purchasing a good testing tool. It's nice to have all meters calibrated, but in your application it's not essential.

Just started watching the video. This has got to be the most useful piece of test equipment that you now have. Yay for you, good going!!!!

Great find Jim!!! This will make testing much easier and efficient. Thanks!

What a great addition to your shop. This will make testing generators much easier! Congratulations…