If I feed this to a transfer switch that does not switch neutrals what do I need to do, if anything, about neutral bonding at the generator?
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I don't believe you will need to do anything . Just make certain the neutral is disconnected from the power company by means of a positive discinnect to avoid back feed . I purchased the transfer switch , tie in receptical etc from Amazon when I got the generator. Lowes sells the same generator for about $100 bucks more. The transfer switch and load enter was by Reliance.
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Hello J. Kiser - Yes, if you wire this unit into a breaker box that has a bonded neutral it will trip the GFCI on the inverter because it also has a bonded neutral.The inverter cannot be connected or tied into another unit that has a bonded neutral.Please go to our website - http://gpelectric.com/contact-us - and call or email us for more information.Go Power! Team
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Chances are you'll have to have an electrician install one and wire up the circuits that you want to be able to transfer, assuming you're not talking about a whole-house generator. Just remember you only get a few circuits to transfer, and they better have all the stuff you want powered on them.
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Seems like something is mis-wired. The transfer switches should never allow power to go either from the generator to the incoming power line, or vice-versa. The switches operate closed-open-closed, never connected to both sides at the same time. This is a dangerous condition.A spark could also occur if the generator was running when the cord was unplugged, but you say it was OFF.
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One circuit on the transfer switch equals a circuit breaker on your panel. You need to determine what circuits on your panel are critical in an outage. Ten worked for me.
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I'm not sure what you mean by "switch kit". Assuming you mean transfer switch the answer is yes, it would be needed if you are planning to provide back up power for your home with this generator. A transfer switch safely connects the generator to your home while isolating the power companys power line, this will prevent the generator from sending power back out to the street. Consult a licensed electrician to get a price estimate for the switch and installation.
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Yes - it will be grounded to the house ground. But you will have a double neutral bond unless you disconnect the bond at the gen (see the manual) or use neutral switching transfer panel (still works though).Used as standalone not connected to house it is recommended to use a grounding rod even though it is neutral bonded.
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You don't need a transfer switch to use it, if you plan on just running extension cords into your house. If you want to feed power into your house's electrical wiring, so you can use some lights and leave your fridge plugged in where it is, then you will need a transfer switch and an electrician to install it.
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Yes, this is compatible with a fuse box, you might consider reading this article about the installation at utterpower.com. It will give you a very good idea as to what's involved. I hope I am allowed to post the link here http://www.utterpower.com/installing-a-generator-transfer-switch-at-zachs-house-21211/
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you need a voltage converter with adopter . I haved used an adopter and my whole thing was burnt
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You'll need a 50amp breaker, don't back feed, install an interlock. You need to make sure you can't have your generator breaker on at the same time your main breaker is on.
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You should be able to either ground that connection or use a relay unit. There are several videos on YouTube that explain how this is done.
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The switch is rated for 7500 watts. Although your generator is rated at 8000 watts, that is probably it's maximum rated output and it's running capacity would normally be considerably less. The max capacity is usually only achieved during the initial startup of certain electrical equipment, which when once running, the wattage drops off. It is important to determine the wattage required for those electrical circuits which you wish to energize, and then balance that demand across both sides of the transfer switch, while also being careful not to exceed the 7500 watts maximum. In the short of it, this is an excellent switch, easily installed, and should meet your needs with no problem.
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The transfer switch has a 15 amp circuit breaker. However I installed this unit for emergency backup power option for my Forced Air furnace. As my furnace uses between 6 to 8 amps of power draw, it is well within the Transfer Switch rating. The furnace should only be drawing the amperage that it needs, not what generator is capable of producing.
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This transfer switch is connected to your commercial power fed and powers all the circuits connected to it all the time. When the power goes out you flip the breaker that draws power from the generator and disconnects it from your commercial power. The circuits that you choose to put into this transfer switch are no longer connected to the breakers in your previous panel, they are now connected to the transfer switch permanently. You will have a breaker in you commercial power panel that runs to the transfer switch and powers the transfer switch when commercial power is available. (clear as mud) This transfer switch is connected to your commercial power fed and powers all the circuits connected to it all the time. When the power goes out you flip the breaker that draws power from the generator and disconnects it from your commercial power. The circuits that you choose to put into this transfer switch are no longer connected to the breakers in your previous panel, they are now connected to the transfer switch permanently. You will have a breaker in you commercial power panel that runs to the transfer switch and powers the transfer switch when commercial power is available. (clear as... » Read More This transfer switch is connected to your commercial power fed and powers all the circuits connected to it all the time. When the power goes out you flip the breaker that draws power from the generator and disconnects it from your commercial power. The circuits that you choose to put into this transfer switch are no longer connected to the breakers in your previous panel, they are now connected to the transfer switch permanently. You will have a breaker in you commercial power panel that runs to the transfer switch and powers the transfer switch when commercial power is available. (clear as mud) « Show Less
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make sure the positive is connected to the positive, and the negative to the negative. i have many battery tenders and solar panels that all use this plug and some are wired one way and some are wired the other.
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I did install it with a neutral and I do not know if it would work without one. I am sorry for not being of much help!