Does this unit provide ground fault protection as required by USA National Electrical Code?
2027882
Not IEEE 1547 compliant which is expected in jurisdictions requiring NEC standards... Your host system should provide ground fault protection ..
2027883
Not at all. I gave the unit back since it failed after a very short time. It was not up to specifications ... Low quality !
2027884
These Chinese manufactured units are not UL listed. Geared for Do It Yourself technically knowledgeable individuals. I am very satisfied with mine. Output of over 500 watts from combined 700 watt panels. Reduces electric bill $30/month in MA.
2027885
No it does not have a ground faults, you have plug in to an power strip with ground fault protection .
2027886
I don't know about ground fault protection, but I would advise you not buy one of these bricks. If you LOOK at them wrong, they short out. I have 3 bricks. One that shorted out was my fault, but the other 2 buzzed all by themselves. Buy an "OutBack Gridtie Inverter" and skip the learning curve. They WORK. Again, don't buy this chinese piece of crap. you've been warned.
1201372
Despite the reply from Phoenix Down... ...many of these type of devices do work without a neutral (aka grounded wire). As explained in other replies to diff questions, the grounding wire, often bare or green (not to be confused with the grounded wire..aka neutral) is acceptable by UL (Underwriters Labs) and the NAC (National Electrical Code).To simplify my reply.... ....it seems it's perfectly acceptable not to have a neutral on this device but instead the ground wire (again, green or bare copper).
1317879
You can. I did, but you then lose the added protection of having the unit grounded. No big deal for me. Mine works great!
551672
You should have standard voltage which is what this unit requires. If you remain unsure just ask your building superintendent - or call your utility provider to assuage any doubts you may have.
730105
Yes, this unit will work on different circuits as long as they are part of the same grounding system.
174267
I would not recommend doing so. Removing the grounding prong can result in an electrical hazard.
614554
Negative... unit is rated for standard U.S. 120volt outlet and power transformer equipped with standard U.S. plug.
752616
Yes - but you will need to take in to account the whole environment. i.e. don't place where it may become submerged; the instructions/directions specify that it be used on a ground-fault interrupt (GFI) protected circuit.
1399745
This is a power pick-up one line only, solution. Any item needing grounding can be grounded nearby it's location if you do not want to run two wires to the fuse block.. If its for a phone you may want to find a fuse location that is powered even when engine is off. Good Luck!
1733220
Yes. It has no ground post. All your circuits for this fuse block must be grounded elsewhere.
417030
I think it does not need it. But instructions say ground wire is highly recommended. My take: since there is circuitry imbedded in the unit, the ground keeps it from getting fried. I wouldn't install without ground.
732131
Yes, grounding will be necessary. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
365399
No it does not come with the ground wire, Just the unit and the power adapter.
1913699
I have it on my 200 amp service at my house. I'm afraid I don't have the technical knowledge to answer your question. I do know that this has saved my new appliances from frying in the last electrical storm.
1744525
I think that by code, it is required to be grounded in a new installation. There may be an exception when installed into existing wiring, depending upon your local regulation. This unit does require a neutral (white usually) wire in the box. Many times the missing neutral is the problem...not the missing ground. It may be possible to ground it to the box.
118685
To my surprise, the switch did not have a ground connection. I'm guessing that it's not required because there are no exposed connections (it attaches with wires and wire nuts), and that the construction is double insulated.
267935
You will need a neutral conductor to meet your local electrical code requirements.