Generator Neutral Bonding Plug - What, Why and How

[@chadrogers3161]

Didn't search "how to make" but your video was first listed and not stupid long. Perfect!! Thank you for doing your part to BETTER KZbin!! Saved me over $32 cause I was about to buy 2 more. Already had the plug ends. Just made one and tested on my solar generators and perfect. Made to second.... Thank You!!

[@mattwaters6987]

Great video. Went into my shop and built me one in 5 minutes using 12 gauge solid wire. Brilliant information sir. Thanks! 👍

[@TheManCaveVideo]

Fantastic!

[@snomann5908]

Nice vid straight and simple I like it. I wish I had watched your video before I bought one a Hughes neutral ground plug for $20. I didn’t know it was that simple.

[@TheManCaveVideo]

Sorry you came across this video after spending 20 bucks.

[@olegk455]

Worked for hooking up my Bluetti AC200 power supply to my Armstrong gas furnace, in an emergency. Initially the furnace would throw a 9 flashes code, which is incorrect phasing I believe, when I tested it first. Mostly it needs to see ground for the flame sensor I think, but it works now.

[@TheManCaveVideo]

Awesome!

[@youcanthide004]

Perfect, thank you, this is exactly the video I was looking for. I thought this was the case, but I just needed somebody to confirm it. And for that I just subscribe thanks again.

[@StartVisit]

Why do you need this plug? Any impact on RV hookup? Thanks

[@TheManCaveVideo]

You don't necessarily need this plug, but if you have some fancier surge protection, it may not pass voltage unless it passes its self check with no warnings.

[@KevinCoop1]

You do need it for an RV. They are not bonded in the RV. So, without it, the ground slots in the receptacles are connected to nothing.

[@Fix-it-tony]

Thanks, I was wondering why my watch dog wasn’t working!

[@TheManCaveVideo]

Hughes actually sells a bonding plug on their website for this very reason. However, it's $16. Ouch! I'm glad you found this video helpful.

[@rpforsyth]

My generator (Genmax 3500iAED) has gfci on the 20 amp plugs. Will this bonding plug trip the gfci? If it does, how do I get around this?

[@TheManCaveVideo]

Yes putting any kind of bonding plug will trip the gfci. I do not know any way around it. That issue will take some research or maybe someone will reach out from this comment.

[@KevinCoop1]

I see no reason the GFCI receptacle would trip, unless there is something wrong. The ground should draw zero current, so any current on hot and neutral should be the same. Remember this is “ONLY” for connection to an RV or boat, not a house of office

[@Jim-iq6bx]

@@TheManCaveVideoI’m running into this problem. Neutral binding plug is tripping the GFCI outlet on the generator.

[@cometcal2]

Important and clear info.

[@nathanshaw428]

Is this a when generator by chance?

[@nathanshaw428]

Wen I meant to say

[@TheManCaveVideo]

Yes. DF452iX

[@Last-Varangian]

Can you instead just ground the generator to the frame of the RV?

[@cometcal2]

No. Generator ground wire and neutral wire serve two different but related purposes.

[@Crossfiresoftwarez91]

Grounding the neutral at the generator with a plug is a code violation and you are creating a "new path" for the unbalanced load to go to ground. Neutrals are only bonded at the main panel or means of disconnect where it enters a structure.

[@KevinCoop1]

I’m sorry sir, but you are incorrect. The generator has a breaker inside it. The generator is a “Separately Derived System” in the NEC. In the beginning he said “Feeding power to an RV. Running it to a dwelling or building, you are correct.

[@chadrogers3161]

And would have to assume electric company SouthWire would not make and offer this with their name on it. My 1st two are SouthWire brand.

[@jerodeininger2604]

Thanks James Bond 007