SoundGuy wrote:
ktmrfs wrote:
now this does cause an issue with those of us using a portable generator with an EMS system that will shut down with an "open" ground, which is what it will detect since a portable generator in compliance with NEC as a portable device doesn't have a neutral/groud bond. There are mutliple solutions, one common one is a plug with the neutral side shorted to the ground side and plugged into one of the outlets on a duplex outlet, thereby making the EMS think there is a neutral/ground bond.
OK, I'll bite ... what are all those "multiple solutions" you're referring to? :h The only practical solution I know of when an EMS interprets a genset's floating neutral as an "open ground" and won't output voltage to the RV is to bond the genset's neutral to it's ground. Enlighten us. ;)
Yes, That's about the only practical solution IMHO.
another is to simply turn the progressive industries EMS portion OFF when using a generator. It's still gives surge protection and undervoltage protection, just not reverse polarity protection, frequency protection etc. And one could argue the EMS really isn't nearly as critical when hooked to a generator vs. plugging into a pedestal.
progressive industries, makers of EMS solutions outlines one other solutions as well, or at least at one time did. Not very practical, so I don't even remember the details.
