Generators feeding a home. Grounding and bonding.

[fastline]

Read most of the OSHA and code stuff but still unclear on this. It seems some generators are grounded, some are not. IIRC, a lot of inverters are NOT grounded?

In any case, they indicate a safety concern for bonding a generator. However, if you are running a home with a generator, you WILL be bonding because the N and G are bonded in the main breaker panel.

I have always bonded on generators BUT I am now questioning if you don't disconnect the N from the POCO with a transfer switch and only disconnect the main breaker, is there a concern there?


All in all, I m just trying to determine how most generators are connected, how to verify quickly ( I assume just resistance test on the leads, not running?), and how things should be connected.

 

[jumper]

There are two ways to hook up a generator. SDS and Non SDS.

Here is a thread with links to graphics showing the two types.

http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=138460

Most home generators are Non SDS IIRC, no switching of the noodle.

 

[iwire]

There are two ways to hook up a generator. SDS and Non SDS.

Here is a thread with links to graphics showing the two types.

http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=138460

Most home generators are Non SDS IIRC, no switching of the noodle.

What a great answer.

 

[fastline]

that got my question answered! Sure looks like the way we are doing it is just fine. Probably not the perfectly right way, but still safe given this is a temporary deal.