Use the diagram on the tester so you know what the lights mean. Once running plug the tester into one of the standard 15 amp (Edison) outlets. To use this receptacle tester first start up your generator and get it running. Related: How To Connect/Plug RV Camper Into Generator (15/30/50 Amp) You can test for an open ground by using a receptacle tester like the Sperry Instruments GFCI Outlet Tester (click to view on Amazon.) Generators over 5000 watts will usually already be neutral ground bonded and work with surge protectors. Note that this is not always necessary for all kinds of generators. See Also: Best RV Surge Protector & EMS For 30 Amp & 50 Amp What Is A Neutral Ground Bonding Plug?Ī neutral ground bonding plug more commonly called a “generator plug” or “grounding plug” is a simple way to tie or ground the neutral and get your RV surge protector working.
You can do this by using a neutral ground bonding plug.
If you want to use a generator with a surge protector whether it’s a hard-wired or portable one you are going to need to fix the floating neutral. The floating neutral acts as a safety feature to stop the potential for electric shock and is ok for RV generators. That’s because many generators (especially the newer inverter generators) have what’s called an open or floating neutral.Ī floating neutral is when the neutral is not connected to the frame of the generator or the earth’s ground. You will normally get a warning for open ground or reverse polarity and the surge protector will not allow electricity to pass. Related Product: Power an RV AC using a smaller generator using a Hutch Mountain Microair Easy Start (click to view on Amazon)
While it can be done, most good RV surge protectors with an EMS (electrical management system) will come up with a warning when you plug it into most generators or inverter generators. If you have a hard-wired surge protector in your camper or want to be extra careful and use an RV surge protector, you are going to run into some issues when you plug it into your RV generator. Final Thoughts On Using A Generator Neutral Plug Why Won’t My RV Surge Protector Work With My Generator?
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