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Janss
Explorer II
Oct 15, 2021

Generator runs fine, but no electricity in coach

We were parked at a casino overnight. Generator and electricity worked fine in the evening. Next morning, electricity stopped midstream as the coffee was filling the cup. But generator was still runn...
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Bobbo
Explorer II
Oct 16, 2021
A cheap 3 light tester will tell you if the generator is putting out power, no knowledge needed. Just plug it in. If you have a bonded neutral, then two lights should light up. If you have a floating neutral, then one, and only one, light should light up. Both of those are normal results and show the generator is putting out power. (A floating neutral is reported by this device as an "OPEN GROUND.")

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