How to Convert the Predator 9500 Inverter Generator from Bonded Neutral to a Floating Neutral | DIY

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks guys! I plan on doing a part 2 explaining why I converted to floating neutral. I always try to keep the videos short and simple and to the point. So stay tune for part two and don’t forget to subscribe.👍🏾

[@eosjoe565]

That would be much appreciated. I am still very confused about when floating and bonded is needed. You see various generators that are marketed as whole-house emergency generators yet some are bonded and others are floating. I doubt anyone is buying the Predator 9500 for their RV due to the size and weight.

[@ben31tube]

I always appreciate your videos. There are a few good videos of why to use which (bonded or floating). Even after explaining it some people still confuse it. A good rule of thumb is if evrrything is plugged into your generator, bond it. If your generator is plugged into anything that is already bonded (breaker panel, etc.), then it needs to be floating.

[@jdr285]

@@ben31tube That is what I was thinking. Thanks for the definitive answer. Float the ground when connecting to the house. Make a bonding plug for other times. Thanks.

[@Todd_S]

@eosjoe565 Harbor Freight technical support told me that all of their 240V generators are neutral bonded, and their 120V generators are unbonded. That explains why the Predator 9500 inverter generator is bonded, but my Predator 3500 inverter generator for the RV is unbonded.

[@dj5752]

This is an extremely valuable video for so many people. It was mentioned to place a toggle switch, which is a great idea. Maybe a possible video on that. I like the idea of gathering info on many generators to show the location of the bond on different models. Just show the location and give the models. Note: The Genmax 9000 and the Duromax 9000 is the same procedure as the preditor 9500. Thanks again.

[@ernestrhoades5147]

On some models of this generator there is a jumper from the far right 120 volt socket at the bottom to the ground wire of the plug ,just remove white jumper on one end and heat shrink it at the terminal and your good.

[@utubetjc]

Thanks Gavin. Simple and straightforward procedure. I have a Westinghouse WPro 8500 used with an interlock kit at home. The manufacturer provided easy to follow instructions much like your video to change it to a floating neutral.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks Tom

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@GeneratorReviews What you have described here must be carried out by a qualified electrician and also needs a permit from the electricity utility as you are now hooked up to their equipment. It's rarely done here unless one has a very big generator that is permanently connected.

[@wileypinkerton2300]

What is done then if this isn’t?

[@geoffmolyneux9173]

You should put the free neutral wire through a toggle switch, and other side to ground. Now you can toggle neutral grounding on and off. Looks like there is room to right of fuel selector switch.

[@GeneratorReviews]

That’s the plan but I wanted to show this first I know most people like that simple version before I get complicated.

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@GeneratorReviews You know how many people here will drive a stake into the ground and connect a wire to the "earth" connector on their generator when they are camping in a tent away from anything? Talk about dangerous practice! Shocking in fact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GeneratorReviews]

@@theaustralianconundrum Facts!!! Earth grounding is one of the most misunderstood thing when it comes to generators.

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@GeneratorReviews Exactly. Do people even read the manuals???? I've had to go up to these folk and let them know that their generator metal chassis under the plastic is now live. Some actually have the temerity or ignorance to doubt me!

[@ilver5478]

Love all the videos! Did you ever put a toggle switch put in? I’m getting a DuroMax and will be using it with a interlock switch. Thanks for any info. Also, I just subscribed.

[@Todd_S]

I called Harbor Freight technical support, and they shared these steps to make it a floating neutral like all of their 120V generators. I appreciate your video. I'm glad it doesn't void the warranty. I'm connecting to the house with a 100A manual transfer switch. I understand I won't be able to use any 40A circuits like oven range or A/C with the 7600 running watts of the generator.

[@steve_713_]

Why wouldn't it be able to run an AC or electric range? 7600 watts is plenty especially when it has an additional 2400 watts for start ups. You might have to install a "soft start" to keep your AC from creating too much of a surge ehen starting. But 7500 should be enough for a household AC.

[@PrecisionClays]

Wanted to say, you inspired me to connect up a switch to bond and unbond the neutral. Use this mostly for house but wanted to make it bond with a switch instead of a plug.

[@Lumpia_In_Texas]

Thanks! You just saved me from burning my house down.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks for the support 👍🏾

[@lawwdogg1digr]

Not really.

[@eosjoe565]

My Honda EU6500is has a floating neutral and I use it for a whole-house generator with an interlock switch. It was all installed by a professional electrician. Been running that way for 8-years.

[@Tom-In-Ga]

Personally, I'd rather my generator not be bonded and just use a bonding plug when needed. On my RV, if I don't use a bonding plug on my generator, my GFCI protected outlets will occasionally trip but never happens when using the bonding plug. Go figure. I really enjoy your "how to" videos. Simple and to the point.

[@GeneratorReviews]

AGREED!!!!!💯💯 I said the exact same thing.

[@Mike-01234]

The GFCI don't work correctly if it's not bonded actually can be dangerous if someone is being shocked, they don't trip. Does the RV have a bonding somewhere inside?

[@neoprimato1959]

Thanks Gavin, it's just what I needed and your step by step explanation was so easy to follow and understand! Bravo!👏

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks 😊

[@billboyd7938]

Same here. Very good job explaining this. I need to do this to my 9500

[@Mike-01234]

You can make it bonded again by taking a plug just wire common to ground plug that plug into one of the receptacles on the generator it's bonded again. This would be for if you need to use it as a standalone unplug it from the house and plug in something directly to one of the generator receptacles.

[@10ring]

Thanks for directions on this specific model. The only time you need floating neutral is when you're hooking it into the house and the main panel has a bonded neutral, right? Every other use just keep it as a bonded neutral, right?

[@GeneratorReviews]

You’re correct👍🏾

[@TOURMANBOB]

I plan to install a switch to go from bonded to neutral floating and have that switch available inside one of the removeable side panels. This way if I ever use the generator with gas and outside tools for example, I can switch back to to bonded neutral. Only problem is it messes up your warranty

[@youcanthide004]

Great / just bought the predator 13,000 KW hopefully the situation is the same. As I need a floating ground to use it as a whole house back up generator.

[@TOURMANBOB]

I just ordered a TMG Industrial 10500 watt generator ( which looks like its made by the same Chinese company that makes Genmax) and plan to modify it with a switch to change between "neutral bonded to frame" and "floating neutral" for use with natural gas and my Generlink transfer switch. Frankly companies should do this standard with these larger gennies usually used for home backup.. This will allow me to power the whole home for 36 cents an hour rather than $5 an hour with gas as natural gas is dirt cheap here in Ontario, Canada.

[@no1but24]

Please do a video on a new style GENMAX GM9000ied, I just purchased one from home depot and the neutral is no longer on ground bar, GENMAX updated there units and I need to convert it to floating neutral to back feed my house, GENMAX support isn’t any help, they only have info on the old style.

[@hendersonsobers396]

Great video as usual Gavin. Always learn alot from your channel.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks 😊

[@dancarney106]

Nice video. I would suggest that if a person converts the wiring on a generator as was done in this video, from bonded to floating, then a tag be applied properly to the generator indicating the generator is now wired with a floating neutral.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks Dan That’s a great idea, I appreciate it

[@terryreaves5425]

Hi great videos but what if you use it for both every/home

[@digitalman269]

Is there enough white neutral wire to land it on another bolt sticking out of the front panel like how the ground bolt is? Then you could jump the two bolts when you need to run extension cords from the generator and keep the 30A plug free.

[@GeneratorReviews]

There should be enough white wire to do that. Great idea.👍🏾💯

[@lilliewilliams3331]

Hi. I was thinking that you hadn't uploaded a video in a while, but realized this morning that I'm not getting notifications for new videos. I'll have to catch up, lol. Always great content.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks 😊 Awesome 😎

[@heliflgt]

When you have it connected to the house can you use the 120 volt plugs in the generator

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yes, you can use all the plugs that are accessible at the same time, but just be mindful of overloading it.

[@oilhammer04]

I was planning on buying a Honda EB10000 generator, but noticed in the online manual that Honda doesn't allow their generator to be hooked into an house electrical system. I assume it is because of the bonded neutral. What you show could be done to the Honda, but I wonder if there may be more to it with the sophisticated Honda generator? Thanks for the good video.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yes it is possible to convert to floating neutral

[@oilhammer04]

@@GeneratorReviews Thanks.

[@taddhaynes4774]

This is great. Would love to see you do the same with the Duromax XP4500iH. I need to do the same thing in order to use transfer switch but getting front panel off is a little intimidating.

[@GeneratorReviews]

You got it no problem I’ll put this one down on my list

[@taddhaynes4774]

@@GeneratorReviews thank you, sir, and enjoy your channel immensely!

[@mitch461000]

Gavin on the duromax 9000ih it has 2thick white wires heat shrink together connect to bolt.Not 1single white wire shown in video.

[@GeneratorReviews]

I will have to open it and record that for you.

[@mitch461000]

@@GeneratorReviews Gavin did you ever look at your duromax 9000ih 2nd generation to if you had double white wires on bonding bolt on the panel?

[@michaelhardy195]

Great 👍 generator KZbin videos

[@douglasallen534]

Did this lift the neutral from the grounding rod point or all the receptacles as well? Did you meter the neutral and ground on the receptacles after? Why I mentioned this is some generators bond neutral and ground in the generator windings as well so lifting just this ground rod neutral point may not float the neutral on the receptacles.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Hey Douglas The predator 9500 has one bonding point at the grounding rod. I did test it after I was done. You’re right most generators do have multiple different bonding spot

[@mscott7704]

Curious, why not just disconnect the ground in the inlet box so it doesn't make its way into your main panel?

[@GeneratorReviews]

You could do that, but then the generator frame would not be grounded to the system

[@mscott7704]

Yes, but it's more akin to how your power comes from the utility company. Neutral is bonded to ground at the transformer, and then is again bonded at service entry.

[@mscott7704]

And technically it is grounded to your system, it's just not using the ground cable to do it. Ground is a safety feature and it leaves your safety intact.

[@stevesavarese7664]

so if i wanted to make it easier to switch the gen from bonded to floating i could make the neutral wire longer, drill a hole in the panel and connect the wire to the outside grounding bolt when i needed it bonded and take it loose when i wanted it floating. or am i missing something? i would love to see a video like this or even a toggle switch install. i need mine for running some equipment but want it for emergency to go to a inlet box for the house. could you do a video with a toggle swithch on the genmax 9000 duel fuel?

[@GeneratorReviews]

I’m working on a video doing the floating neutral on that exact same generator

[@dandunkleberger1776]

Thanks Gavin. Do you have a video doing the same conversion on the GM9000IED? I want to use a 50 plug into by house and heard that the GM9000IED is a bonded neutral. Any help is much appreciated! Dan

[@GeneratorReviews]

I don’t have one for the GM 9000 but I will update soon.

[@dandunkleberger1776]

@@GeneratorReviews outstanding sir. Much appreciated! Love your channel.

[@jdz3169]

Do you have a video on this for the duromax xp9000ih? ​@@GeneratorReviews

[@Saul2PaulCatholic]

I plan on using my Predator 9500 to power my off-grid (there's no commercial power) pole barn. I planned on installing a 100 Amp panel and power the panel from the inverter. So now I'm wondering if I should leave the bonding screw out of the panel. If I do that, should I install a grounding rod and connect it to the inverter?

[@GeneratorReviews]

You should keep it bonded if you’re gonna be powering an off grid cabin and it’s OK to ground it.

[@jeeves3426]

I have an interlock on my panel and getting a Duromax Inverter 9000W generator. It will be used as a whole home backup so would it be better just to remove the bonded neutral? Also, if I needed to have the bonded neutral for something else such as an RV, would it work to just get a bonded neutral plug available on Amazon?

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yessir you answered your own question 👍🏾

[@jeeves3426]

@@GeneratorReviews perfect! I was just wondering if it was that easy. I saw people mentioning toggle switches but if a simple bonded plug will work then it's good for me. Thanks!

[@aholmes6612]

So, if I have an electrician install a 50 amp box on my house that means I should leave the generator bonded, right? At least that's what I gathered from your video when you stated that bonded is for an RV or an inlet box.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Bonded is for RVs and transfer switch

[@aholmes6612]

@@GeneratorReviews thanks for the reply. I enjoy your content...always very informative.

[@steve_713_]

This is extremely helpful, thanks for sharing.

[@davet8602]

Would this be a similar way of doing it on a Genmax 7250 do you know?

[@GeneratorReviews]

I will do a video on the 7250 👍🏾

[@patrickcoleman5867]

Question Generac Gp17,000 running watts iwith a 50 amp outlet that is not GFCI protected and not using a transfer switch but using and inlet box with a interlock switch to cut off main power from the line This generator is bonded to the frame and I’m also running a ground wire to earth. Do I still need to un bond

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yes, it has to be floating neutral because there can only be one bonded neutral in the circuit

[@dougharlow6037]

Gavin, how would you do this on a PREDATOR 3500 INVERTER GENERATOR to make it a floating bond? Love your video's. Thanks

[@GeneratorReviews]

I will be doing a conversion video on pretty much all the generators

[@Todd_S]

The Predator 3500 is already a floating neutral. Check your owner's manual.

[@97kt69]

I believe you can easily convert it back to bonded by using a neutral bonding plug without reversing the process.

[@conner474]

I dont want to keep beating this into the ground. But this is all new to me .I just purchased a predator 9500 and i am waiting for a electrician to install a transfer switch. So you are saying i can leave the generator bonded neutral correct? Powering my home during a outage is the only thing im using this for since i have a smaller one for other things. The cost of a standby Generator is out of the question so i want this to work 100% safe with no issues . Thanks!!

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yes you can leave it As is because you’re using a transfer switch that is what’s recommended so you’re a perfectly safe and sound

[@conner474]

@@GeneratorReviews Thanks for the quick response and thanks for the informative video.

[@GeneratorReviews]

@@conner474 You’re welcome

[@samdaniel5703]

Hey Gavin do I need to do this to my wgen20000 generator if pluging it into a 50 amp plug to my breaker box or I'd I have a manual transfer switch in between the breaker box and the meter do I need to do this action as well?

[@samdaniel5703]

My plan is to have a a manual transfer switch 200 amp to 50 amp switch with a 50 plug on it to power with generator which way would I need to ground?

[@GeneratorReviews]

You should be floating neutral on your generator since you are already grounded on your panel you don’t have to ground the generator but you can if possible.

[@samdaniel5703]

OK so if I go with the floating neutral can I still use the rest of the plugs on the generator even tho it's a floating neutral now

[@carver4894]

If your main panel in your house is technically a subpanel because the main breaker is outside, then do you want the generator to be bonded neutral? You stated that if your house is panel is bonded then you want the generator to be unbonded yes? So if your main panel in your house is a subpanel it should not be bonded because the main panel on the outside of my house is bonded back to the power plant. If that's the case and I have a floating neutral generator then I need to bond it with the plug, yes?

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yes, you’re correct

[@patience8884]

What's the difference between an inlet box and a transfer switch? What if you needed to use your dryer receptical to introduce power to your home?

[@GeneratorReviews]

I really don’t recommend back feeding the home through the dryer plug so much can go wrong The difference between a inlet box and a transfer switch is that in the inlet box connects directly to your home breaker the transfer switch is independent it does not share the Home bonded neutral

[@patience8884]

@@GeneratorReviews thank you. One problem I have is that my breaker box is full. I was i would need another breaker box. The one we have is the largest residential box with 2 additional smaller breaker boxes associated with it. Any thoughts?

[@GeneratorReviews]

@@patience8884 You may want to check all the circuits and see if there’s anything that can be combined like small closets or rooms to spare one circuit

[@williamcotham7792]

@@GeneratorReviews Only if the transfer switch switches both hots and neutral lines. My transfer switch only switches the hots so I use a floating neutral on my generator

[@digitalman269]

@@patience8884 Put four circuits on two split breakers (four breaker spaces to two breaker spaces). This will free up two breaker spaces for the 2-pole inlet breaker that should be interlocked with a proper kit for you panel.

[@alejandrocarrillo373]

With my champion 4500 inverter. Can I use my surge protector when I’m hookup to my house through a 30amp inlet and interlock kit?

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yes you can do that 👍🏾

[@manuelsalgado8510]

I wonder if this is why my outlets are tripping on my 9500. It trips immediately when I connect an extension cord , any idea. Only 6 months old

[@GeneratorReviews]

When you say it trips after connecting the extension cord, what do you have connected to the extension cord? You may want to check that extension cord or replace it.

[@manuelsalgado8510]

@@GeneratorReviews I fixed my issue, there was a short in one of my outlets

[@NormTre]

I'm a little confused as to why this would be necessary or desired. You stated that the reason to do this is because code dictates you can't have two bonded grounds, but is that because there is some safety reason or some other reason. What if I also plan to use my generator for other things besides just as backup to my house? Should I leave it bonded?

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks Norm You can use a bonding plug when using it on your Rv. I plan on making a second video explaining and getting more detail why we do this. Since your home already has a bonded neutral you can’t have a generator bonded as well.

[@NormTre]

I don't have an RV. I would use the generator to either power my house or my tools in my shed. Will I cause damage to my house or generator if I leave the neutral bonded on the generator?

[@GeneratorReviews]

@@NormTre The only reason we’re doing this is if there’s a fault it will go back to the ground on the house and won’t go back to the ground on the generator and the risk of shocking is eliminated.

[@NormTre]

@@GeneratorReviews thank you for clarifying that.

[@davidfortenberry9672]

Gavin ,like your videos, just a question on the predator 9500. a generator company said i should keep the 9500 in its grounded form but use a grounding cable to ground it to the same ground cable as my house. any commrnts on this, just want to do it right

[@GeneratorReviews]

Well that doesn’t sound right because you should have one bonded neutral to ground and it is in the main panel I definitely agree with grounding the generator to ground

[@davidfortenberry9672]

so you are saying it is ok to have it grounded to the same grounding pole as my house or do i need a separate grounding pole, just don't want to cause any shock problems or damage to house or generator,thank you@@GeneratorReviews

[@davidfortenberry9672]

Gavin if you could please verify this type of hookup i would apprieciate, just want my generator and house to be safe

[@Todd_S]

@@davidfortenberry9672 I called Harbor Freight tech support and didn't even mention Gavin's video. The tech agent told me the procedure to unbond the neutral wire just like this video shows. It's interesting this procedure isn't in the user manual, but a relief that it is a supported procedure when connecting to an inlet box on a building with an interlock or transfer switch per NEC.

[@mitch461000]

Hey Gavin my Duromax 9000ih has 2 white wires a single terminal. Should I still disconnect the 2 wires?

[@GeneratorReviews]

Just disconnect the neutral wire from the outlet leave the ground

[@Idnrntigzzz]

It’s good to see this channel getting more technical, I think it’s what it needed. But it’s important to get these details right. Some things are just casually mentioned and they aren’t entirely accurate. You can’t just say “if using a transfer switch, then keep it bonded.”, because there are two types of transfer switches. If using a switched-neutral transfer switch, then keep it bonded. If using a transfer switch that only switches the hots, then make it floating. Here’s a video that covers those details. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqxi4lmod6FjLM

[@Tom-In-Ga]

Thanks for posting that link. It explains (to me) why my RV GFCI protected outlets trip on occasion when I don't use a bonding plug with my non-bonded generator. I won't know for sure until I open up the compartment where my transfer switch is to see what model it is and find out exactly what kind it is.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks Jay

[@ballsdeep9648]

How do I know if a transfer panel that was installed in my house before I moved it is a switched neutral transfer switch or a transfer switch that only switches the hots?

[@Idnrntigzzz]

@@ballsdeep9648 use a multimeter to see if the transfer switch has continuity through the neutral when it’s on house power. Obviously power everything down for safety.

[@felaxchow207]

To bond or not to bond your generator. A very hot rabbit hole subject indeed and the nuances gets quite muddied depending on the application on how it's applied. Majority of the RV and travel trailers out there if properly wired, the neutral is floating and the ground is bonded to the frame of the coach. Where the two actually meets together when you plug into the power pedestal or your generator. That's why it is very important to test your RV power point receptacles for open neutral and/or ground before plugging in. Those types of faults not only creates a potential shock hazard, but also nuisance tripping of GFCI receptacles in your coach since they have quite sensitive current sensor to detect the imbalance of the hot and neutral lines. The ground is also needed for the proper reference and it helps suppress stray current spikes to minimize false tripping. In my case, I am going to leave it bonded since I use my Predator 9500 for standalone purposes for the majority of the time and maybe a handful of occasions when the grid goes down using the 30 amp generator input socket. Will it cause issues, more than likely not. Up to code, no not really. Electricity is behaves in funny ways and I understand the risks. If you're going to use it for only whole home backup purposes and nothing else, then it is best practice to have the neutral floating at the generator since your home electrical service panel will establish the neutral ground bond there for you. For those who like to dive a little bit deeper into the National Electric Code (NEC) aspects on it. Just be prepared to get your belt and suspenders on, because things are gonna get a bit geeky in this mug. :-P Grounding - Safety Fundamentals (1hr:13min:19sec) by Mike Holt kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6HKcol7abqqfNk

[@GeneratorReviews]

This definitely is one of the more sensitive ones that most people are going to have issues with. We all use our generators for multiple reasons. Me personally I will be using the bonding plug for the Rv to prevent gfi from tripping and surge protector use. Thanks Felax very well said This will help

[@MJF40]

Is this bonded neutral only on 240V capable generators ?

[@GeneratorReviews]

Most of the 120 V generators are floating neutral and we have to use a bonding plug.

[@MJF40]

@@GeneratorReviews Good to know. Have a bonding plug in possession and an EU7000is on the way for 240v use. You’ve certainly been a great help, Gavin !

[@Jamisensdetailing]

So for me to run my house with a inlet plug I would have to make it floating neutral

[@GeneratorReviews]

Unfortunately yes 👍🏾

[@Jamisensdetailing]

@@GeneratorReviews thank you the first I ever heard of this 🙌

[@dougharlow6037]

Gavin, I don't know if I ask you before, but will the predator 9500 handle assembly fit the Predator 3500 generator? Or since you have or tested so many other generators, will any of the generator handles side over or adapt to the predator 3500 handle? Thanks

[@GeneratorReviews]

I don’t think it’s compatible with the 3500 different sizes but I will check out one that will work for you

[@dougharlow6037]

@@GeneratorReviews Gavin, Thanks a bunch.. I need handles on my Predator 3500.

[@mitch461000]

Hey Gavin after I made this a floating neutral and I decide that I want to use the generator by itself can I use a bonding plug or do I have to reconnect the wire back again?

[@GeneratorReviews]

You can use a bonding plug on the 30 amp plug not the 120v gfi plug

[@mitch461000]

So Gavin could i do this with the Duromax 9000ih using a single unit being that there is no neutral with the parallel ports?

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yes it’s the same as the Predator

[@projectswithjw]

You've got a great channel! 👍👍

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks 👍🏾😊

[@TerraFirmaX]

What if you are powering a sub panel?

[@GeneratorReviews]

What’s your question about the sub panel?

[@TerraFirmaX]

@@GeneratorReviews I got my question answered, thank you for responding. I was wondering about the floating neutral and found out that's what I need since i will not be switching off neutral when using the gen for backup power. I'm using an interlock and a breaker. Thanks again and thank you for all the great videos, I really enjoy them

[@GeneratorReviews]

@@TerraFirmaX yes that is correct, good luck and I appreciate you watching 👍🏾💯

[@velvetsmack2645]

I want to add a toggle switch so I'll ask anyone here what switch would be acceptable? Any links to a feasible product would be appreciated. Not sure of the electrical specifications required of the switch. Appreciate any guidance.

[@frankwilliams3424]

Two questions from a dummy that is trying to be prepared. First in the video you state that you have to make ie floating before you plug it into the receptacle, WHAT RECEPTACLE?. And secondly, what is different between the receptacle that yu speak of and the transfer plug? Thank you very much sir

[@GeneratorReviews]

The inlet box or transfer switch are your two options for power outages kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZqyqZadqpZgg68

[@TacticalTerrorizer]

Great videos. Highly informative. I am curious what you are doing with all those generators? Anyways I have two questions. Question one is that if I convert this to a floating neutral, can I still use the outlet on the generator itself? Second question is, would it not be better to add a switch? That way I can flip the switch when I’m powering the house and then flip the switch again when I need to use the generator as portable power?

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks for watching. Thanks for subscribing. Answer one I’m making content with those generators KZbin is a business getting paid. Answer two you can add a switch. It has to be a 240 V switch.

[@TacticalTerrorizer]

@@GeneratorReviews thanks for fast reply. What I meant by switch was that for example, I’m considering gm9000 generator. To make it go floating from bonded, you remove the neutral wire from ground behind the panel. Could I not attach a switch, and then one end to the neutral/ground connection where the neutral was previously connected, and the other end to the neutral wire? Then I could close the switch which will connect neutral to ground, and when I have to connect the generator to the house, flip the switch on the generator which will make it open, breaking the neutral to ground. Any thoughts? Didn’t understand your 240v statement. Could you elaborate please?

[@GeneratorReviews]

@@TacticalTerrorizer yes I understood what you meant. I meant you can do that. Just make sure that your switch is rated for 240 V. And by the way, great choice on the generator

[@GeneratorReviews]

@@TacticalTerrorizer check out this link for the switch on Amazon. It’s rated for 250v amzn.to/3E9JtEt

[@Reignunlimited]

Can’t understand why Harbor Freight can’t install a simple toggle to be able to switch grounds.

[@ThruDaLenz]

My inlet box is connected to my transfer switch... so????

[@GeneratorReviews]

I’m confused 🤔

[@ThruDaLenz]

@GeneratorReviews My Inlet box is is connect to my 10 circuit reliance transfer switch. My transfer switch connects to the main power panel. The inlet is grounded to the 10 circuit transfer switch. The 10 circuit transfer switch has a ground and neutral that goes back to the main power panel. The main power panel has it own ground with a neutral bar. Now my question is.. is my generator supposed to be a floating neutral but I heard thats extremely dangerous...Right now it bonded neutral it works and all but it doesn't pass code. Its the delima that a lot of people are facing. one setup will kill you and the other "might" trip your breaker and have electricity flowing where its not. This is why im confused 😕.

[@oliverpineda-mejia6221]

Excellent video thanks 👍

[@sia3540]

Good presentation, but you should add more showing how to check being bonded and than not being bonded.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yes I’ll make a part two of this video, I really try to keep the information quick and to the point not to overwhelming

[@WilsonFlyer]

I drilled a 3/8 hole and put a switch on mine.

[@GeneratorReviews]

That was my plan also but can you imagine the comments from the keyboard warriors I would receive. 😅Thanks Wilson👍🏾

[@WilsonFlyer]

@@GeneratorReviews You ain't wrong! 🤣

[@GeneratorReviews]

@@WilsonFlyer 🤣🤣

[@tomroth2634]

@@WilsonFlyer Care to share the switch you used?

[@WilsonFlyer]

@@tomroth2634 Just a single pole/single throw switch. The 'off' side goes nowhere. The other is connected back to where the neutral originally was. Off=Floating On=Bonded. Easy. Peezy.

[@shangri-lahomestead2895]

Thanks Gavin. So I’m getting ready to connect it to my inlet box and I certainly appreciate the information. Just curious, what happens if it’s not converted to floating and connected to an inlet box? The reason I asked is that’s what I was thinking about doing until I watched your video. BTW I have the same Predator 9500 Generator that you have.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Just performed the conversion whenever you get a chance you’ll have two bonded points and could trip the breakers when a fault is detected it’s hurricane season time is running out.

[@longossett6671]

120v/240v 30A (to house) is not GFCI it will never trip under proper load. People are over thinking this.

[@davidmccarthy3182]

I'm still confused about the specific applications where bonded and floating neutral generators are used. Bonded generators are used to power stand alone tools or appliances. Floating neutral generators are used to power a home where the G-N are bonded in the panel. For use on a RV, the generator should be bonded as the RV typically sees the G-N bond at the campground pedestal. The beginning of this video contradicts itself when it says coverting to a floating neutral when connected to a RV or transfer switch and then in the next sentence says it needs to be bonded for use on a RV. I see most large generators are bonded for safey when using stand alone tools. I don't understand why small inverter type generators are floating neutral since they will almost always power stand alone tools or a RV.

[@carver4894]

The Predator 5000 has a floating neutral

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yes, it is a floating neutral

[@rickbraden4272]

Very good info.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks Rick👍🏾

[@anthonysova7117]

Why not remove the jumper from neutral to case ground on the Generator End then use a tie wrap and attach it on the machine and mark Floating NEUTRAL. CHEERS

[@Natureboy522]

UPDATE THE MARKING: I strongly feel you need to update/ remake this video to show remarking the bond status. “Marking shall be provided by the manufacturer to indicate whether or not the generator neutral is bonded to the generator frame. Where the bonding of a generator is modified in the field, additional marking shall be required to indicate whether the generator neutral is bonded to the generator frame.” Otherwise a nice tutorial video.

[@sn99cobra]

Please verify that there are no other bonds. Multimeter continuty check please.

[@patience8884]

Awesome video.

[@GoodmanMIke59]

Thank you