Open ground fault on EMS when using generator
I am trying to use a Progressive Industries EMS-PT30X portable surge suppressor with my 2000watt inverter generator. The EMS shows me an error code E2 (open ground). Progressive’s tech support says ...
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DrewE wrote:
As has been said, the plug as you describe will do the trick.
I don't know that there's much if any need to use the portable EMS with an inverter generator, however. The voltage output should be steady, and there's nothing to produce surges. My solution in this case (as it's a portable EMS model) would be to simply not use it with the generator.
agreed, especially for a portable EMS.
For us it's easier to just use the bonding plug rather than remember to turn off the onboard EMS system, and then remember to turn it back ON when we hook to shore power. It's the not remembering to turn it back ON that could get one into trouble.
If it is an external EMS, probably easier to just not dig out the bonding plug and EMS.
