Great / just bought the predator 13,000 KW hopefully the situation is the same. As I need a floating ground to use it as a whole house back up generator.
Great video and description of how to float neutral. Question: If I float neutral and connect to house panel via the 30 amp receptacle and a transfer switch, can I still safely use 120v duplexes built into the generator if I need to, such as to help a neighbor run their refrigerator via an extension cord, at the same time that I powering my house via the transfer switch?
It should be since, while the ground and neutral are no longer bonded in the generator, they are bonded back at the house panel via the 30A cable. You could verify by connecting your transfer panel and testing for continuity between the ground and neutral on the outlets.
Will it be Ok to use electrical tape to protect the lose Neutral wire? I don't' own a heat gun. I was wondering if the heat within the generator would make the electrical tape less effective or susceptible to early failure., i.e., melt to some degree. My initial impression is that it should not get that hot behind the electrical panel. Thanks for your comments.
Done, thanks. Also, great tip on using the spare plug that came with unit as neutral bonding plug. Saved me from having to buy one. Worked well for me.
When doing this procedure, do you have to disconnect the battery or spark plug for safety? Do you think or know if this procedure would void any warranties? I have the 9500 and am considering this procedure.
No. The battery only connects to the starter motor and that's it. But you can do whatever level makes you comfortable. I don't know for sure, but DuroMax has a very similar inverter generator and they post instructions on how to remove the ground bond.
could you tell me where to find the post for the duromax because I called them and they said you can't make there unit floating and would have to use a transfer switch
Great / just bought the predator 13,000 KW hopefully the situation is the same. As I need a floating ground to use it as a whole house back up generator.
Great video and description of how to float neutral. Question: If I float neutral and connect to house panel via the 30 amp receptacle and a transfer switch, can I still safely use 120v duplexes built into the generator if I need to, such as to help a neighbor run their refrigerator via an extension cord, at the same time that I powering my house via the transfer switch?
It should be since, while the ground and neutral are no longer bonded in the generator, they are bonded back at the house panel via the 30A cable. You could verify by connecting your transfer panel and testing for continuity between the ground and neutral on the outlets.
Will it be Ok to use electrical tape to protect the lose Neutral wire? I don't' own a heat gun. I was wondering if the heat within the generator would make the electrical tape less effective or susceptible to early failure., i.e., melt to some degree. My initial impression is that it should not get that hot behind the electrical panel. Thanks for your comments.
I would think you’d be ok. You’re just making sure it doesn’t recontact ground. Just wrap it really well.
Done, thanks. Also, great tip on using the spare plug that came with unit as neutral bonding plug. Saved me from having to buy one. Worked well for me.
@@angeloguzman1426 Great! Glad I could help!
In you video, what's the orange wire also connected to the ground stud?
Best I can tell from the wiring schematic, it goes to the fuel solenoid.
When doing this procedure, do you have to disconnect the battery or spark plug for safety? Do you think or know if this procedure would void any warranties? I have the 9500 and am considering this procedure.
No. The battery only connects to the starter motor and that's it. But you can do whatever level makes you comfortable. I don't know for sure, but DuroMax has a very similar inverter generator and they post instructions on how to remove the ground bond.
@@cheetahb5 Thanks for your time and info.
could you tell me where to find the post for the duromax because I called them and they said you can't make there unit floating and would have to use a transfer switch
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what size you will say is that cable?
You mean the ground jumper? It’s a 10 gauge, which is the rated wire for a 30A system.
use safely ??