I plugge in a surge protector to this, and the protector's ground-wire-fault light started flashing immediatly. Is there a way to ground the inverter?
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No, actually there is not. What you have is in effect a local source of 120VAC, isolated from the power grid and from ground. I'm not sure what would happen if you grounded the output outlet. It might short the inverter circuitry to ground and cause a failure.
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If the inverter is working correctly, it should provide case ground which I believe would also be connected to the 24 volt negative. I would ask the obvious question which is, have you plugged the surge protector into a regular wall socket? And did this also result in a flashing ground fault light?
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There is nothing you can do. It's a warning that lets you know it's been fried from a power surge. Mine did the same thing after 8 years. So I bought another one. How old is you surge protector? Monster does have an excellent warranty.
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Check the wires connected to the converter piece.......other then that id say send it back for a replacement
1137691
I'm using my heater right now and I'm plugged into a ground fault plug...no grounding pole involved. It's working just fine. Hope this helps!
1029749
There is no fuse or circuit breaker on the input side of the unit (12 volt side). There is a GFCI outlet on the output (120 volt) side. Therefore, you will need to add a fuse to the Positive terminal of the 12 volt input side of the inverter.
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If the previous answer does not solve the problem, imo you must return it. But also try something else in the outlet you are using to ensure there is voltage.
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This Inverter only has a GFCI outlet and not a block panel. If I connected it to the "box" via a double male extention cord it pops the GFCI immediately. What I ended up doing is using a 2 prong adapter, and thus eliminated the ground fault connection to the inverter, but I used the Ground fault built into the panel side. So I am still able to use grounded appliances, and they are safe, but the GFCI part of the inverter has been bypassed. So Can you - yes, but you need to think it through, and actually not allow the ground on the panel to interact with the ground on the inverter. This Inverter only has a GFCI outlet and not a block panel. If I connected it to the "box" via a double male extention cord it pops the GFCI immediately. What I ended up doing is using a 2 prong adapter, and thus eliminated the ground fault connection to the inverter, but I used the Ground fault built into the panel side. So I am still able to use grounded appliances, and they are safe, but the GFCI part of the inverter has been bypassed. So Can you - yes, but you need to think it through, and actually not allow the ground on the panel to interact with the ground on... » Read More This Inverter only has a GFCI outlet and not a block panel. If I connected it to the "box" via a double male extention cord it pops the GFCI immediately. What I ended up doing is using a 2 prong adapter, and thus eliminated the ground fault connection to the inverter, but I used the Ground fault built into the panel side. So I am still able to use grounded appliances, and they are safe, but the GFCI part of the inverter has been bypassed. So Can you - yes, but you need to think it through, and actually not allow the ground on the panel to interact with the ground on the inverter. « Show Less
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check your cables, try to isolate the source by switching them out. i find a power conditioner works a lot better than a multi-plug. if you can't find it, i would consider return them for replacement.good luck
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I was confused by their response as well. I have seen some surge protectors with a light "not grounded." If the light was on in that situation, it would show there was no ground. They must have misunderstood your question. If it says "protected" and "Grounded" and the lights are on, it should be working properly. Maybe you should contact Belkin again and maybe you won't get Nick.
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You should be able to reset it right away, if it doesn't reset grounding out(something shorting out) or breaker itself is bad
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Check the polarity of the connections, also check the load,too much will blow the fuse. It's to protect the inverter.If all else fails call the manufacturer.
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I never was able to use the invertor they sent. It did not have a 3 hole prong outlet, as advertized....I returned to Amazon for full credit... Sorry no help for U....
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We haven't been able to install this yet, so I can't comment. The house we are temporarily in does not have grounded switches.
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Never having it happen to me, I can only speculate that you would simply have to 'reset' the surge control product so that it would work again! Educated guess, they usually trip like a GFI and then you simply push a button and reset them! Hope this helps!
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well , I have not seen the inside of this item. a grounded plug from an electric shop , or home depot like stores should have it . if not get a certified electrician to replace the plug to play it safe.
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Turn your wires around rewire it up. make sure it's grounded right on both sides
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Check your cables! Maybe you've got something grounding out. Mine's still working fine after what, 6 mos or so?