Two things. One, according to the code, you now need to label the generator as a floating neutral (some sort of sticker is fine). Two, a neat trick is instead of removing the wire, you can use a switch to switch it in and out. This lets you go back and forth w/o having to take all the facia stuff off every time. I was thinking of using a locking keyed switch so it couldn't be accidentally "bumped" out of position. Great job, most aren't aware of the reasons when they first buy one of these.
@@GeneratorReviews Bonded plug is probably the best solution. I do have a question. I noticed the parallel ports are different on this unit and that they match my Westinghouse (Red, Black. and White square plugs). Is this new? Even on Pulsar's webpage they still show the older parallel setup.
Where was this video a year ago? Lol I have an updated version of the GENMAX GM9000IED the neutral isn’t on the ground bar like the older models it took me months of searching to figure it out. It’s exactly like the one in this video. Great video people will appreciate it.
Hi. I plan to hook this up to my home electrical panel via a 50A inlet so I understand I have to convert my unit to floating neutral per this video. At 11:04 of this video you indicate that you can insert a 30 amp plug to use as a bonded neutral. Does that mean if AFTER the conversion to floating neutral, if I am NOT connecting via the house panel, I can run extension cords via the unit without having to undo the conversion done in the video? EXAMPLE: Might lend to friend/neighbor without a 50A inlet connected to their home electrical panel and they just plug extension cords into it. Please clarify and provide a link to an appropriate plug if that is the case. Great video as usual. Thanks!
Hi, I bought this inverter, is this necessary to do to connect it to the house (50A intlet) or is it something recommended, I bought this inverter for the 3-year warranty and I don't know if this would affect it
Thanks for the video and the knowledge we gain. What happens if you use a bonded Gen on the house? Also what happens if you use a non-bonded on and RV? Thanks again.
Hello Gavin great video as usual here in Canada we are quite a bit more limited. I bought a BE10500IT which is another version of the genmax but it's bonded neutral. It's definitely not built like the pulsar anyway if you come across some information on how to make it floating neutral let me know it seems that arc fault breaker struggle with bonded neutral thanks in advance
Two things. One, according to the code, you now need to label the generator as a floating neutral (some sort of sticker is fine). Two, a neat trick is instead of removing the wire, you can use a switch to switch it in and out. This lets you go back and forth w/o having to take all the facia stuff off every time. I was thinking of using a locking keyed switch so it couldn't be accidentally "bumped" out of position. Great job, most aren't aware of the reasons when they first buy one of these.
Yes, I would have added a label, but I don’t plan on keeping it as floating neutral
You can also use a bonding plug in the 30 amp receptacle
@@GeneratorReviews Bonded plug is probably the best solution. I do have a question. I noticed the parallel ports are different on this unit and that they match my Westinghouse (Red, Black. and White square plugs). Is this new? Even on Pulsar's webpage they still show the older parallel setup.
Thanks Gavin, I needed to see this for when I get ready to do a house hookup. Your my Go to guy. Thanks
You’re welcome
Where was this video a year ago? Lol I have an updated version of the GENMAX GM9000IED the neutral isn’t on the ground bar like the older models it took me months of searching to figure it out. It’s exactly like the one in this video.
Great video people will appreciate it.
So much good information you pass on. Thanks!
Thank you for your knowledge on this topic.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi. I plan to hook this up to my home electrical panel via a 50A inlet so I understand I have to convert my unit to floating neutral per this video.
At 11:04 of this video you indicate that you can insert a 30 amp plug to use as a bonded neutral. Does that mean if AFTER the conversion to floating neutral, if I am NOT connecting via the house panel, I can run extension cords via the unit without having to undo the conversion done in the video? EXAMPLE: Might lend to friend/neighbor without a 50A inlet connected to their home electrical panel and they just plug extension cords into it.
Please clarify and provide a link to an appropriate plug if that is the case.
Great video as usual. Thanks!
Yes that is correct ✅
Use the plug when using portable yes
Hi, I bought this inverter, is this necessary to do to connect it to the house (50A intlet) or is it something recommended, I bought this inverter for the 3-year warranty and I don't know if this would affect it
Yes you have to convert and it won’t affect your warranty
Fantastic advice great video, what happens if you are using the south wire surge protector prior to the source entering the panel?
Surge protector will not work on a floating neutral generator
Thanks for the video and the knowledge we gain.
What happens if you use a bonded Gen on the house? Also what happens if you use a non-bonded on and RV? Thanks again.
In most cases, degenerate will not trip when a fault is detected
The bonding function ought to be external with a simple strap jumper between studs/banana jacks.
Does this procedure also apply to the 9500?
I don’t have a 9500 in stock yet to confirm
Is there any harm in dropping the ground connection in your panel? That way your generator can still be used with extension cords safely?
@@gagebaker2915 you just need to get a bonding plug when using it as a standalone unit you can make one yourself or get one off of Amazon.
Just get you a bonding plug or you can simply make one.
Hello Gavin great video as usual here in Canada we are quite a bit more limited. I bought a BE10500IT which is another version of the genmax but it's bonded neutral. It's definitely not built like the pulsar anyway if you come across some information on how to make it floating neutral let me know it seems that arc fault breaker struggle with bonded neutral thanks in advance
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love the info
I left mine bonded and connect to house using only the neutral so the bonding in panel remains unchallenged.
Can you do the Duramax XP16000ih next
Please do the same video for the Westinghouse iGen11000DFc.
The gen max 10500 is floating neutral tho?
Yes 👍🏾
Please make a video like this with the Westinghouse igen11000dfc
great video
i cut that wire and installed a toggle switch so i can switch from floating to bonded easily
My as well do an engine rebuild.
V8 upgrade coming soon
@@GeneratorReviews LS swap will be cool 😁😁