When properly installed according to the Reliance's instructions, will the genrator and the system be properly grounded using the homes ground?
1448725
Yes, but you should still attach a ground wire from the generator grounding screw to an earth ground such as a copper pipe that is driven several feet into the ground. This will ensure you are completely safe.
1448726
Because I have had a past exp. Of over loading my generator which caused my generator to blow out its circuit breaker. I now always attach a independent ground directly to my generator.
1448727
It did at our place. As long as your home is properly grounded, the outlet, when also properly installed, extends "the ground" to the outlet. Hope this helps.
2177514
If I understand your question correctly the answer is yes. That's a pretty standard set-up and it was designed to handle that exact situation. Of course you have to have power running to that outlet for it to function. Grounding and polarity have to be right too.
875303
If there is no grounding lug in the housing then no. This unit is insulated and does not need grounding.
272801
For the device to work, you must have the ground wire connected to a ground source or third wire that goes to the ground.
231583
i tried it both ways, with the green connected to ground and not connected to ground, the unit worked both ways, i do not believe this green wire is a true ground wire.
1141523
There is nothing to ground. Power (positive) goes in, then through the fuse(s), and back out to what you need to feed. Fuses themselves don't get "grounded".
475341
entire generator has a ground terminal, then that grounds the plugs. a rebar pounded into the ground will be enough,
1725385
No, if your outlets have the little tunnel looking hole, that is the ground. An you receive the device to check the ground.
51566
My installation is grounded to the negative side of the battery, I recall the manufactures installation instructions showed a negative and a positive ground diagram so you should be able to do either.
1141522
You don't need to ground it. It is power in/power out. You ground what ever you are powering thru the block.
994697
Yes, but you will have to get creative about how you keep the wire up without grounding out.
2229773
It's grounded through the bracket also. Use the ground wire also for added security to make sure it has a really good ground
525348
The smart ups has to have a ground to function properly due to the monitoring it does. If you are going to put your generator in the same spot, pound a grounding stake in nearby and ground your generator to it (frame to ground stake). The smart ups should work correctly then. Otherwise get a "dumb" ups like a back-ups. Whatever you do, obviously don't plug electronics directly into a generator, it can't produce a clean enough signal and can fry some things.
823639
I'm not having grounding noise issues. Are you sure the feeding devices are properly grounded?
638244
I believe it depends on the version. The newer model does not need it? Check their web site. Its always best to ground everything though.
908454
No grounding required. These things work with transformers, which is how they accomplish the isolation. I doubt it matters which end of the run you put it on, so I'd put it wherever it's most convenient. You do realize this thing has an 1/8" stereo jack, though, not RCA jacks, right? That might mean you have to put it at the computer end. Or, use a "Boss" brand one with RCA jacks at the stereo end. They're cheaper, too. :)
185546
Yes. That is how I use the item. The extension cord does accommodate the ground (3 prongs). I have had no problem. Really like the protector with it accommodating appliances requiring extra room for them to be plugged in. Works great and glad I have it.