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For a test, install a three prong to two prong adaptor on the attachment
plug, and see if the problem persists. The neutral to ground bond
is likely made in the generator as well as in the electrical service.
This will cause a current in the equipment ground, which will trip a
GFCI. It might be possible to undo the neutral to ground bond
in the generator. <br><br>
Drake <br><br>
At 07:10 PM 11/10/2009, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Fellow Wrenches,<br><br>
On an off the grid system we did for a client a year or two back,
we <br>
installed an Outback VFX3524 mounted on a Midnight Solar E
Panel. <br>
They had a manual pull Homelight generator as back up. All worked
well.<br>
Recently the client upgraded to an electric start 8000 watt Generac
<br>
generator.<br>
Now every time they start the new generator, the GFI 20 amp <br>
receptacle on the generator pops.<br>
There is probably a redundant neutral to ground bond that is
causing <br>
this but I am uncertain on the best approach to remedy this
condition<br>
Any recommendations or experience on how to get the generator to
<br>
interface with the system?<br><br>
Thanks<br>
Larry<br><br>
Larry Brown<br>
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