Larry, Are you sure it is not a simple overload situation? Have you tried reprogramming the VFX with a Mate to lower critical values (AC Amps In, and Battery charger AC amps)?
Seems strange a 8kW generator to have a 20A breaker protect a load like a generator (unless you were plugged into that outlet). How do you have the output wired? Dave -----Original Message----- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Larry Brown Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:11 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] generator Fellow Wrenches, On an off the grid system we did for a client a year or two back, we installed an Outback VFX3524 mounted on a Midnight Solar E Panel. They had a manual pull Homelight generator as back up. All worked well. Recently the client upgraded to an electric start 8000 watt Generac generator. Now every time they start the new generator, the GFI 20 amp receptacle on the generator pops. There is probably a redundant neutral to ground bond that is causing this but I am uncertain on the best approach to remedy this condition Any recommendations or experience on how to get the generator to interface with the system? Thanks Larry Larry Brown Sun Mountain _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
