Posted by Wilbure on December 3, 2005, 10:05 pm
Does anyone know where I could find out how to wire an EB model Honda
generator to run it to my home, Honda's web-site says look at Bulletin #20
which I cannot find, and I have searched this group and every website I can
emagine trying to find out to no avail.
Posted by Tom Horne, Electrician on December 4, 2005, 12:09 am
Wilbure wrote:
> Does anyone know where I could find out how to wire an EB model Honda
> generator to run it to my home, Honda's web-site says look at Bulletin #20
> which I cannot find, and I have searched this group and every website I can
> emagine trying to find out to no avail.
>
>
What size Honda EB generator?
--
Tom Horne
"This alternating current stuff is just a fad. It is much too dangerous
for general use." Thomas Alva Edison
Posted by m Ransley on December 4, 2005, 8:08 am
Does it output 240, get a transfer panel. generac has a complete 6
circuit pre wired kit for apx 200. With 2 watt meters, labeled wires,
outdoor box, plugs, sockets and cable.
And good instructions not written in China by someone that thinks he
knows English.
Posted by Wilbure on December 4, 2005, 2:30 pm
Yes it has a 220 output.....I could care less about the GFCI, as I no longer
need it for commercial work. Certain Honda Industrial/Commercial generators
( the EB line) have the neutral bonded to ground to pass OSHA inspection on
job sites. Since home or building main breaker boxes also have neutral
bonded to ground, a loop is created, comprised of the neutral wire and the
ground wire. A small amount of current is induced in this loop by the
running generator. Since the neutral wire passes through the ground fault
sensor, the GFCI senses this induced current and trips the main circuit
breaker in the generator. If you want these generators to power a house or
building, they must be modified by a Honda dealer. After this modification,
the generator will no longer provide ground fault protection. Refer to Honda
Service bulletin #20.
> Does it output 240, get a transfer panel. generac has a complete 6
> circuit pre wired kit for apx 200. With 2 watt meters, labeled wires,
> outdoor box, plugs, sockets and cable.
> And good instructions not written in China by someone that thinks he
> knows English.
>
Posted by Wilbure on December 4, 2005, 2:39 pm
This is a Honda EB5000X.....It will power all I need if my power goes out
for a day or two. I have gas heat, and gas water heater. Just need it to
run heat fan, a light or two and fridge.
> Wilbure wrote:
>> Does anyone know where I could find out how to wire an EB model Honda
>> generator to run it to my home, Honda's web-site says look at Bulletin
>> #20 which I cannot find, and I have searched this group and every website
>> I can emagine trying to find out to no avail.
> What size Honda EB generator?
> --
> Tom Horne
> "This alternating current stuff is just a fad. It is much too dangerous
> for general use." Thomas Alva Edison
> generator to run it to my home, Honda's web-site says look at Bulletin #20
> which I cannot find, and I have searched this group and every website I can
> emagine trying to find out to no avail.
>
>