Richard, thank you for the great video. One question - as i am in the process of installing a back-fed generator inlet. I have grounded my inlet box enclosure to the house panel ground and lifted the generator grounding conductor instead. My reasoning is that If I ground the inlet with the generator cable and it is not plugged in, the box would be ungrounded. Even though it's unlikely to ever be energized by the main panel due to a mechanical interlock, this seems like a safer alternative. The unlikely energizing event could be caused by anyone removing the panel cover which would remove the mechanical interlock and the generator in breaker could be energized unintentionally. I do have a ground rod at the generator location and the generator is neutral/ground bonded.. What do you think? Thanks again. . .

what if im do both? i run 1 50 amp into breaker box but also run the 30 amp directly to central ac?

So, I could buy 1 500 capacitor, or I could buy 6 (@3x$ of the one), for 500?🤔🤥👎😂

Qualified for sure, tons of valuable info, thank you!!!

Why don't you just use a bonding plug

I want to do the same thing. But do you select the toggle amp size based on the bonded amps or the floating neutral amps? I have a briggs and stratton 8000 with 30amps outlet and 2x 20amp outlets. 20amps will be the bonded, and the 30amps will be the size i need floating. I would appreciate any help. CHEERS!

Typical M1 experience. Very nice sir.

Sir, 1)if ultracapacitors 3000F,2.7V charged by using 25 amps dc power supply will it damage. 2) if ultracapacitors are charged fully still 25amps,2.7 volt continue parallel in circuit will it damage or heat

So am I correct in in assuming that you can use the 120v outlets on the generator with the lifted bonding switch as long as the 30amp cord is connected to the house breaker panel because the circuit is bonded in the panel?

My Predator has a 30amp 240v but to reach max rated output allows the additional use of 1 or both 120v outlets. Thoughts on running both house and a possible smaller load via an outlet, and the bonded vs floating issue?

NUMB-NUTS: When your connecting the switch with the lever nuts, your hands are in the way, whereas, we CAN NOT SEE where each end of the 4 wires are TERMINATED!!! Were in the DARK here!!! Sloppy vid

Great video, thanks Could you talk about THD on non inverter generators? Should we be concerned on using them with all new appliances? My UPS started acting up when I ran big loads on my generator. Should devices that have AC - DC converters like laptop be good using this energy?

So now im intimidated. I guess we will never open up our new generator

HI Richard, first of all let me express huge gratitude for all you hard work with find, understand, figure it out and deliver this information to us. Thank you very much for what you have done and dedicated tons of labor hours with those back up generator series of video. I am just armature with electricity and I have the following question: I have heard you mentioned you can power all priority 1 appliances with your generator except A/C unit. To answer to myself "Why a/c cannot be... " I was able to find out this is because the a/c starting amp (spike) is exciding generator max amps, please correct if I am mistaking. Have you heard about "Micro Air Easy Start " based of the video below (see link below) some enthusiasts are able to run 2.5 ton a/c with generator. What is your opinion and will "Micro Air Easy Start " unit provide any damage to a/c it self in long term run since this is permanent installation? Thank you very much in advance kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZa1kp1qfN6ca7s

I see people putting them under the hood. Is this viable, or should they be mounted close to the amplifier(s)?

I have a main disconnect panel outside by the meter where neutral and ground are bonded. I have another panel inside my garage with all my breakers where neutral busbar and ground busbar are separated (not bonded). Is it okay to connect generator’s neural and ground wires to the corresponding busbars in the inside panel? I am assuming that even though they are not bonded in the inside panel, the fact that they are bonded at the main disconnect is sufficient? FYI, my generator has floating neutral. Thanks

thanks for the video. It is very helpful. Could you tell us where to get the toggle switch you reference? I am unable to locate one with the ratings you mention.

It all sounds like good, proper advice, except Generac in particular does not make a good generator set, perhaps unless you get one so big that it is liquid cooled and 1800 rpm. Which will of course be a fuel guzzler.

Be careful trusting those cheap Chinese DVMs. They are notoriously uncalibrated. The DVM on Cell 3 may be the problem, not the actual capacitor. Btw, a music amp load is a wank. A load is a load. For fast draws, I use my 2000w inverter with the vacuum cleaner.

I have a situation where my meter can and main are on the north side of house and my garage and non main panel are on the south. How do I interlock in that case. I've been thinking about putting a magnetic key box in the main cabinet, you have to get the key at the main to unlock the lock on the breaker lockout device,which is on the generator breaker in the panel, then put the breaker lock out device/lock back on the main. There is a lot of back and forth, but all I can come up with. What is your opinion thank you

Sir I’m just wondering if you could help me with my 14 accord installing a loc and a 4ch amp

Hi Richard- I have the 7.4KW F-150 and tried to connect to the house and I have this problem. The F150 Gen gets tripped. I think that this solution would be perfect by taking the ground rod from the generator receptacle to the ground. I am not sure why you have the rod by the generator instead of having it by the receptacle, but I would love to have your feedback on this. Thanks!

Good job on video, thank god u didn't put me to sleep like the other people who over explain with un necessary Junk ! You kept me awake and interested and u taught this old dawg some actual useful information !

Next time please use a pointer when discussing diagrams. I was scanning all over. Great content otherwise.

this is the worst way to connect your generator just get an interlock kit and you can be in control of what you power!!

Where are the balance boards

Great video. One question if I may. I have a generlink connection into my meter if familiar with those. My generator is bonded. I can’t lift the ground as it’s connected to the meter through a proprietary cable that connects to the meter. Could I make a short cord and not connect the ground prong to the ground of the generator or something like that inline? It’s an inverter generator and I haven’t found out yet where I can unbond and I would rather not if I am able to make it safe when stand alone. Any advice would be appreciated.

Do we need to bond the generator

Very nicely done video, with great information. Thank You!

I'm going to hook my bonded generator to a electrical panel with multiple outlets on different breakers so i don't have to unplug cords , just turn on / off breakers the panel inside the house is wired as sub box with neutral and ground separated. So i would have to use a separate ground rod to generator or can i connect to same ground rod outside that house panel used? Hope this makes sense??? This panel isn't hooked to my service!!

I know personally I threw on my work gloves about a 1/4 of the way through my first door, had already busted a couple knuckles exactly how you describe it happening, just pressing the first couple pieces of CLD into the corners of the exterior door metal. I wouldnt have been able to finish barehanded lol.

Fuck yea! I've been hype for this video log ever since I read your build log which references future videos several times, been checking this channel regularly waiting for this very moment :D So pumped right now, thank you for not only explaining the build via the forums but also putting in the massive amount of work to film the process as well! Huge thank you, your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Wow, good to see you doing a new audio vid. Its been awhile.

Inside the doors and tight spots, I use 3M plastic body filler spreaders to work the cld, I cut the large one down to a 1/3 and 1/4 size and use the rounded handle side as the working edge, this really helps in tight spots

Your desk set up is so like mine. Down to the rack style sound amp. . Do you have a 12 inch sub hiding under the desk? :)

I keep blowing a 500 amp amp fuse with my uSTART ultra cap would you ever condone not fusing that outflow wire from the ultra cap? It’s a 1/0 wire the uSTART is a cheap ultra cap that has been recalled previously for having the cells inside the ultra cap get shorted out? But watching this video if they are all in parallel like the box shape looks or the 6 pack how could they ever short out it would always be short if the entire ultra capacitor cell is conductive unless I misheard you and you meant the buss bar terminal posts coming from the top? Or just every part of the cell is conductive? Or do I just have to much current draw is there a way to limit that current draw per amplifier? If I connected separate wires it would all lead back that one initial inrush wire anyway right? Let me know your thoughts thank you!

Hi I'm trying to charge an ultracapacitor Bank. I got the Deadshot on the multimeter and blew my 50 amp fuse. When you said I could use a current limiting charger, couldn't I just use a 12 vdc wall charger with like 300 milliamp output?

Can you do this for a 50 Amp setup? If so, what toggle switch would you use?

Trying to install a transfer switch on my home .. I have to concerns that are unclear .. my first is that my main panel is outside and I have a sub panel on the inside of my home .. how would I add a lnterlock in my panels? If my main panel is outside and my sub panel inside .. my breakers will not be next to each other .. and my last question is where do I wire my ground wire from my sub panel to my transfer switch panel? From my understanding the main and sub panel can’t have a screw for the ground wire .. thank you and I hope I explained myself good enough for you to understand what I’m trying to ask.

Hi I have a westinghouse 14500 backup generator, I believe its a bonded generator I have the generator connected to my main house breaker panel with the interlock that makes sure that the main and generator breaker cannot both be closed and i’m using the 50amp plug on my backup generator is it safe to run like that or do I need to have a different ground setup?

I actually have a question about a slightly different implementation that I've been trying to get some clarity on. I would like to pick your brain on the subject if you're willing to share a little expertise with me.

I've watched several of your videos on this topic, all very informative. With regard to this video and the one titled "Electrical Engineer Explains - Generator Neutral-Ground Bonding", what is your final configuration when connecting to your main panel? I believe it is floating neutral at the generator and a continuous ground between the generator and main panel, correct? I ask this because in the "Electrical Engineer Explains - Generator Neutral-Ground Bonding" video you show the ground lifted between the generator and main panel while maintaining the neutral-ground bond in the generator, I believe.

Any recent updates on the SS channel videos of your most recent KHA acoustic treatment install? Ever since discovering your build log months ago, I've been excited to see the videos you mention throughout the thread that you plan on uploading about the install. I would very much like to see those videos!

Talk talk talk and says nothing for the non engineer people

Guess I can't ask a question the email address is invalid

Nice Ministery tee

we can't read the words in the diagram....can you make it bigger...thanks

I have a 20 year old portable generator that has served me well and still runs. I am considering an open frame inverter generator because several of my new appliances are wifi enabled. The generator you bought is less less expensive than the unit I am considering. Generac claims it is safe for sensitive electronics. Is the inverter generator worth the extra money?

Will disconnecting the ground at the generator's 30 amp receptacle safely eliminate the dual fault current path and allow the 120 volt generator outlets to remain safe for use in the field?

So you’re trying to avoid parallel conductors by installing parallel conductors! The risk of using generator in unbounded condition to power devices out weighs using generator to power house in bonded condition. 99.99% of people will never understand any of this. Now why didn’t you just undond the generator and install switch to lugs in panel rather the run the wires back to the generator head. Now neutral wires don’t have to be same gage as L1/L2 for main service conductors so you probably don’t need 30 amps for bond switch. Just my thoughts.