Proper way to connect a potable gen set

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geochurchi

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Hi All, looking for the proper way to connect a portable generator to a home service with respect to separately derived system.
Geo
 
If you want to set this up as an SDS you will need a transfer switch that switches the neutral conductor. I would use an inlet box and a generator breaker lockout and set it up as an non-SDS.
 
infinity said:
If you want to set this up as an SDS you will need a transfer switch that switches the neutral conductor. I would use an inlet box and a generator breaker lockout and set it up as an non-SDS.
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I agree, you also need to be sure that the neutral bond (if any) is removed from the generator. This is by far the best way to do the install.
 
rlundsrud said:
I agree, you also need to be sure that the neutral bond (if any) is removed from the generator. This is by far the best way to do the install.
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geochurchi said:
Are you saying remove the neutral Bond fro the Gen for a SDS setup?
Geo
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I'm not... and in fact that be a violation in setting up as an SDS, as the first disconnecting means is the breaker on the generator. SDS requires the SBJ in the source or first disconnecting means enclosure.
 
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