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WOW GREG…, WOW!!!! I purposely never show how my generator is directly connected to my house, because this video is pertaining to basic “ground to neutral bonding with a generator connected to a house”. But, I do have a question…, Is a generator interlock kit installed on a breaker panel considered a “transfer switch”????

@GeraldsLyfeProjects No it is not. They are two completely different connections that work two completely different ways. Judging by the size and brand of your generator I assume your using an interlock. It also doesn't matter how you are directly connecting to your house. NEC code says ALL generators are to be bonded. Unless you think you know more than the engineers that determine codes. Which also is unlikely by the way you pronounce "continuity". I can also tell by how new and shiny your meter is that you just bought it and are likely to get yourself, a family member, or a friend electrocuted. Good luck

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Nothing wrong with that but it should be noted that, IF the portable generator is to be used as a standalone, like to power corded tools, devices, appliances such as that dangerous toaster, then the generator needs to be bonded. IF you use the generator as backup power for the house and you a have a service panel / meter and or a sub panel / breaker box in the house and one of those is bonded, then the generator needs to be a floating neutral, not bonded. Any body pulling a NEC code from a google search needs to actually research the full NEC Code pertaining to the different types of generators and the different uses.

This is a DIY system and I did have to get a permit to apply for the NEM 2.0 program here in Southern California and also to make sure that I’m covered on my home owner’s insurance. This is a basic video of how I did it: ua-cam.com/video/GOuyheLlNlU/v-deo.htmlsi=8a5JUXZC8lcEoXKH I would encourage you to mostly BE SAFE. Safety First!

Check out the EG4 Flex Boss 21 and the EG4 Grid Boss before the Sol Ark 15k. Because you already have solar, you may not need a permit. The Sol Ark is very solid product but the EG4 products offer more expansion capabilities.

Glad it was helpful!

I think that I have made at least 1 or 2 videos addressing all of your statements. But you did not ask any questions…, like “Are you charging the F150 for free?” The answer is “Yes”. I charge for FREE while I’m at work. If you check my latest video, you’ll see why I’m connecting the F150 to the Chargeverter instead of connecting directly to the Sol Ark: ua-cam.com/video/JFNTgoBFv6s/v-deo.htmlsi=27Rgbz8dyv_AyPB_ But I’ll explain it so that everyone that may have read your statements will understand. The F150’s Pro Power Onboard is only rated for 30 amps or 7,200 watts which limits me to 30 amps for my house loads if directly connected to the Sol Ark 15k. However, by connecting the F150 directly to the batteries using the EG4 Chargeverter, I now have: 50 amps/12,000 watts (No Solar) 75 amps/18,000 watts for 5 sec. (No Solar) Up to 62.5 amps/15,000 watts (With Solar) Up to 100 amps/24,000 watts for 10 sec. (With Solar) So, when I get home from work, it’s just like turning on the SUN again…, but at night! Thanks For The Comment!!!

@@GeraldsLyfeProjects I see you, great ideas and content. I hope you keep doing well

That’s Good To Hear!!

Yes, the closed loop communication is maintained between the Sol Ark and the eFlex batteries. The voltage is used to either maintain or charge the batteries. The Chargeverter is connected to the Victron box and then to the bus bars of the battery rack. I usually only hook up the Chargeverter at night when there’s no solar and the batteries are around 60-70% charge. So, I don’t have to make any adjustments on the Sol Ark. Even with Solar during the daylight hours, the capacities are: Sol Ark 15k- 275 amps Batteries 105 amps/each (discharge & charge) Rack bus bars 500 amps/each Victron dist. Bus bar 1.000 amps The EG4 Chargeverter’s capacity is only 100 amps but I’ve only seen it get to maybe 97 amps. Thanks For The Comment!

@GeraldsLyfeProjects thanks for the detailed reply. Cool setup. Do you have somewhere to charge the truck for free during the day? Also, have you found the house bats BMS limits charge current in the cold or when they are near 100%? Maybe not an issue in your climate not sure.

@@Tobias-uf2oj Man Tobias…, you always ask the right questions! Yeesssssss!!! I charge for FREE at work! Anybody reading this and your job allows for FREE EV CHARGING while you’re working…, go get an EV. (But don’t get fired) If you also have a server rack battery bank, go get the cheapest Ford F-150 Lightning with Pro Power Onboard you can find.

@@GeraldsLyfeProjects haha, thanks, I try :) Love the videos, thanks for sharing your setup!

Thanks! I’ve got more coming

Needs 7.2kw to charge 5kw?

@@GeraldsLyfeProjects thanks for the detail! Can you post a link to where to buy the ATS wire/connector?

@@steveharris1476 This is the Amazon Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B085XK6D8G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Is it because of my settings or the capacity of the Chargeverter?

This is how I numbered the Westinghouse wgen9500 ATS pin out connection. With the notch being at the top position (12:00 position) and counting the pins in a clock wise order, the order is pin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, with pin 7 in the middle position. Pin 1 is 21.2 volts w/gen on (run signal 1) Pin 2 is 11.7 volts w/gen on (run signal 2) Pin 3 is a ground (Do Not Use w/Gscm mini) Pin 4 if connected to pin 5 starts/stop generator Pin 5 if connected to pin 4 starts/stop generator Pin 6 is the positive battery Pin 7 is NOT USED Pin 1 is attached to 9 (L1) on gscm mini Pin 2 is attached to 10 (N) on gscm mini Pin 3 is NOT USED. (Use battery ground for gscm mini’s ground connection) Pin 4 is attached to 13 on the gscm mini Pin 5 is attached to 14 on the gscm mini Pin 6 is attached to 2 (DC+) on gscm mini Port 1 (DC-) on gscm mini should be attached directly to battery negative. Do not use pin 3 because pin 3 will make the generator keep turning on and off. 1 of the 2 wire start wires needs to be split into 2 wires and attach to the gscm mini at 3 (+) on gscm mini and also at 6 (relay option) on the gscm mini. I don’t think it matters which wire you use from the 2 wire start. The 2nd wire of the 2 wire start is attached to 5 (man. start) on gscm mini.

Yes, the total harmonic distortion for this generator is rated as high as 23% which is not good for sensitive electronics. The WGEN9500 was able to start and run my 3.5 ton air conditioner but not on the 1st initial try. The 2nd try didn't require as much starting amperage which allowed the air conditioner to run. However, you might say that I am cheating, because I am really just routing the generator's power through a Sol Ark 15k Inverter to mostly charge the rack mounted batteries in my solar system.

@GeraldsLyfeProjects makes sense. Thanks alot!

WOW…, 23% “Total Harmonic Distortion”…, I did not know that! I guess that is testament to the “Quality, Workmanship & Consistency” of the Sol Ark 15K in comparison to the other “Hybrid Inverters”. The Westinghouse wgen9500 starts at around 64hz with NO LOAD and as I start to put loads on the generator the frequency lowers, I can monitor the “Total Harmonic Distortion” of the wgen9500 generator n the Sol Ark 15k’s battery screen (located in the lower, middle part of the screen). Right around 50% of the wgen9500’s normal running capacity, it remains close to 60hz. In addition, The Sol Ark 15k’s “TIME OF USE” further allows for a more consistent “Total Harmonic Distortion” by allowing me to send most the wgen9500’s load to charging the batteries (which is a consistent and easily maintained load) while I lower load requirements to the house using the Leviton LWHEM-2 to shut off non essential circuits. For example 4,000 watts to charging the batteries and maintain less than or equal to 1,000 watts to the house loads until the sun comes out or the clouds dissipate. HOWEVER, THE EG4 CHARGEVERTER HAS MADE ALL OF THAT…, “A THING OF THE PAST!!” I’ll be putting out a video on the EG4 Chargeverter soon. Thanks For The Comment And Keep’em Comin!!

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WOW…, 23% “Total Harmonic Distortion”…, I did not know that! I guess that is testament to the “Quality, Workmanship & Consistency” of the Sol Ark 15K in comparison to the other “Hybrid Inverters”. The Westinghouse wgen9500 starts at around 64hz with NO LOAD and as I start to put loads on the generator the frequency lowers, I can monitor the “Total Harmonic Distortion” of the wgen9500 generator n the Sol Ark 15k’s battery screen (located in the lower, middle part of the screen). Right around 50% of the wgen9500’s normal running capacity, it remains close to 60hz. In addition, The Sol Ark 15k’s “TIME OF USE” further allows for a more consistent “Total Harmonic Distortion” by allowing me to send most the wgen9500’s load to charging the batteries (which is a consistent and easily maintained load) while I lower load requirements to the house using the Leviton LWHEM-2 to shut off non essential circuits. For example 4,000 watts to charging the batteries and maintain less than or equal to 1,000 watts to the house loads until the sun comes out or the clouds dissipate. HOWEVER, THE EG4 CHARGEVERTER HAS MADE ALL OF THAT…, “A THING OF THE PAST!!” I’ll be putting out a video on the EG4 Chargeverter soon. Thanks For The Comment And Keep’em Comin!!

I’m using a Westinghouse wgen9500 but you can use any “Transfer Switch Ready” portable generator which means the generator has a connector with 7 to 9 pins. You’ll have to figure out which pins start and stop the generator. The Westinghouse generators are NOT “true 2 wire start/stop” generators. I had to purchase a GSCM Mini to make it work. But, I think the Duromax and Genmax generators only require one wire each for 2 pins for their 2 wire start/stop to work. Here is a video of my setup. ua-cam.com/video/_22QAJYwaFE/v-deo.htmlsi=M0ordlNTJAX4q2Fm

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Thanks For The Comment! I just post a new video about how the F-150 is connected. The transfer switch is a GE 200 amp transfer switch.

I found your other video of the original setup and it looks like the ground/neutral bond is not broken when the trsnsfer switch is flipped to GEN. I take it your truck inverter does not shut off with a fault code if it's connected to the system with an existing ground/neutral bond? Or did you find another way to address this? Here's the other video I found: ua-cam.com/video/qLwr0MWOG1g/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared EDIT: I started writing this before I saw your comment a few min ago, I will check out that video, thanks so much!

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I have 6 Fortress Power eFlex batteries at 5.4kW each for a total of 32.4kW.

I did not make the cord. The ground is not connected to the receptacle or the house’s ground. I have a separate video on how to connect the Pro Power Onboard to a house. I setup the Sol Ark 15k with the generator connected to the grid. So, the Sol Ark 15k will not sell back to the grid. Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/Nrnforx1uFI/v-deo.htmlsi=zx7taexwX2Rxychx