Does this unit meet NEC codes for backfeed protection ? I thought the neutral had to be transferred also to prevent backfeeding into the grid.
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Hi Deborah. I don't know the NEC code that well ... However,The instructions for this unit states ''this transfer switch is UL 1008 listed, for the U.S. and Canada, and meets all the requirements of the National Electric Code".Also, it has the same wiring diagram as the (similar) Generac 6375 transfer switch. After looking at several of the multi circuit Generac switches, none of them switch out the neutral.I'm not an electrician, but i am an Amateur radio (HAM) operator, passed federal exams, and feel confident enough that no codes are being violated by this product.Hope this helps .... Roger Hi Deborah. I don't know the NEC code that well ... However,The instructions for this unit states ''this transfer switch is UL 1008 listed, for the U.S. and Canada, and meets all the requirements of the National Electric Code".Also, it has the same wiring diagram as the (similar) Generac 6375 transfer switch. After looking at several of the multi circuit Generac switches, none of them switch out the neutral.I'm not an electrician, but i am an Amateur radio (HAM) operator, passed federal exams, and feel confident enough that no codes are being violated by this... » Read More Hi Deborah. I don't know the NEC code that well ... However,The instructions for this unit states ''this transfer switch is UL 1008 listed, for the U.S. and Canada, and meets all the requirements of the National Electric Code".Also, it has the same wiring diagram as the (similar) Generac 6375 transfer switch. After looking at several of the multi circuit Generac switches, none of them switch out the neutral.I'm not an electrician, but i am an Amateur radio (HAM) operator, passed federal exams, and feel confident enough that no codes are being violated by this product.Hope this helps .... Roger « Show Less
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Hi Deborah. I don't know the NEC code that well ... However, The instructions for this unit states ''this transfer switch is UL 1008 listed, for the U.S. and Canada, and meets all the requirements of the National Electric Code". Also, it has the same wiring diagram as the (similar) Generac 6375 transfer switch. After looking at several of the multi circuit Generac switches, none of them switch out the neutral. I'm not an electrician, but i am an Amateur radio (HAM) operator, passed federal exams, and feel confident enough that no codes are being violated by this product. Hope this helps .... Roger
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Mine has a cord switch, and a transformer. If I remember the directions they wanted the transformer exposed to fresh air, probably for cooling. I do not think I would hard wire this unit.
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It does not need a separate circuit for the timer. I ran the 240 to the timer and (I think) 12 gauge from the timer to the water heater. I'm not qualified to answer the second question, but given the way you have to wire the timer I would guess that you can't wire safely w/o the neutral.
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Hello J. Kiser - Yes, if you wire this unit into a breaker box that has a bonded neutral it will trip the GFCI on the inverter because it also has a bonded neutral.The inverter cannot be connected or tied into another unit that has a bonded neutral.Please go to our website - http://gpelectric.com/contact-us - and call or email us for more information.Go Power! Team
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I believe that would be a question that you should contact General Electric about. My unit is installed in my garage and has worked out perfectly for me.
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I used this transfer switch with a Westinghouse 7000W Running/8500W generator, and I believe it has a neutral bond. It works fine but you will have to buy a few new circuit breakers to get it up to 10 circuits if you need that many.
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I have never grounded my generator. It is grounded to the frame by the manufacturer. Unless your local municipality requires it I don't see the need. HOWEVER, if you set it up improperly by choosing not to connect it to the house by use of a transfer switch or other isolating equipment you can cause a major problem and fire at the generator. What I am saying is never back feed it into the house, you are just looking for problems. Having said all that it can be grounded by driving a grounding stake deep into the ground and attaching it to the grounding lug on the generator's frame.
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Yes, each receptacle has its own "hot" leg and neutral; they share the equipment grounding conductor. Note that there does not appear to be a 20ampere circuit breaker for the receptacles so it's important to not load them over 20 amperes each. Probably not an issue if you are plugging in a single tool or appliance, but if you use a power strip or other multi-outlet device you could easily overload the 12ga wiring on the receptacles.
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Don't know what kind of system you have but we have ours on a RV and one wire came off and it cooked the two fuses on the inverter, cooked the inverter, and we had reverse polarity. So for the price of a 5.00 fuse that I could of had at our leads from the batteries it would of cured the big expense and headaches.
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Grounding the neutral is not allowed per electric code. The EI 600 model is the same timer but does not require a neutral wire.
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There is a diagram with it. The black wires go to the hot and neutral. I guess it would not be good for the compressor to wire it wrong, hence the diagram.
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Chris is right, I spoke with the elect who checked mine when I hooked it up. He said, not only will that not work right with the way the wire hookups are in the heater, it's against most elect codes. I would put in new breakers and wire just to make sure everything is good. You wouldn't want to fry something that's so expensive. Mine has been going for 4years now..... Still going strong.Hope this helps.
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Not sure I fully understand this question. I am an Electrical Engineer and have two of these units in both my main and summer homes. This is a 220 volt single phase unit. It provides transient protection for a typical home. It also provides phone protection which I do not use. Most homes have two 120VAC lines coming to the home with the transformer center tap providing the neutral/ground. The neutral wire is connected to the building ground inside the main service panel. This unit connects to both 120 VAC buses (through a 220 circuit breaker 30 Amp circuit breaker), the neutral wire, and the building ground (which is also the case of the panel and also connected to the neutral in the main panel). This unit is mounted very close to the panel. This is not for three phase power (if that is the question). This is intended for the typical household power distribution. In my opinion, this is a very good unit with a replaceable module should service be required. The Square D website provides additional information reqarding the energy absorption ratings for the module in the unit.
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Hmm That does sound like a serious issue! I cannot say that I have had that problem yet and I have 8 units installed in my house. It sounds to me like the unit is placed on a circuit that is beyond the recommended load which can easily happen. In other words, this issue sounds like people are using the units on circuits that were already poorly wired. Just my thoughts.
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Yes it needs a neutral. You can use a #2474DWH which does not require a neutral, but you only have control over RF not over powerline.
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It does not include a GFIC. To add the protection, just install a GFIC receptacle between the thermostat and the breaker.
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The neutrals are not switched and they should never be. The neutral is connected to the house ground at one point only, typically at power entrance. TIP: Since you are not using the TCA1006D at entrance, make sure that the neutral bus inside the transfer switch is not grounded (remove the grounding screw).