Generator for Camping
Laughing Gas
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Just tested both of my Honda 2200's. On the front of both in black letters it says, “NEUTRAL FLOATING". Did a test and both were open, added bonding plug and now my tester says Correct. I couldn't check the 30 amp 2200 because it has one 20 amp plug and my parallel wires are in the 5th wheel.
I’m glad I looked at this thread because I would’ve never known. Thanks ALL for the education.
I’m glad I looked at this thread because I would’ve never known. Thanks ALL for the education.
Post Fiend
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I'm not an electrician and I don't play one on TV, so I don't understand. If it's simply a matter of bonding, why aren't portable generators already bonded?
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Fleet Mechanic
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Question for Bronco RN and other Predator owners
So following Bronco RN`s advice ran the generator for the first hour and then changed the oil . My question is there a better way to drain the oil because that chute caused me to make a big mess ! I used a plastic round drain pan and got more oil on the driveway than the pan. Would it be better to pump it out of the fill tube ?
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They are made that way to prevent double grounding. If you connect the generator to a house or a structure with an existing bonded ground, the generator should not be bonded. With an RV that does not typically have a ground, it should be bonded. For powering small tools it shouldn’t be bonded unless it has gfci plugs. Personally, I think they should come with bonding straps or screws so they are easily changed.
Laughing Gas
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So following Bronco RN`s advice ran the generator for the first hour and then changed the oil . My question is there a better way to drain the oil because that chute caused me to make a big mess ! I used a plastic round drain pan and got more oil on the driveway than the pan. Would it be better to pump it out of the fill tube ?
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So after all the question and answers ( thanks for all the tech advice Bronco RN especially ) didn`t use the generator . Got to the campground and due to a cancellation was able to upgrade to a site with full services. But i will be using it at camp this year i`m sure.
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