Re: [RE-wrenches] generator tripping GFCI

2020-12-20 Thread Jay
Hi Dave I’ve already suggested that. However the house hasn’t finished final sign off due to C19 and gross incompetence from the county process, so it’s not possible, yet. It’s entirely possible that at least part of the issue could be poor quality GFCI or good quality and overly sensitive.

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator tripping GFCI

2020-12-20 Thread Ray
I second Dave's comment on trying different GFCIs.  Definitely had some that wouldn't work correctly with generator/ inverter systems. I'd take 2 or 3 other choices. Otherwise your check list looks like the way to proceed.  We always love to hear back what you find. Ray Walters Remote Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator tripping GFCI

2020-12-20 Thread jay
Thanks all for the comments and ideas. To recap, the reason I don’t think its in the wiring or loads is that everything is normal no tripping if inverter bypass or inverters running normally. This says to me that it can’t be a loose neutral, or wires or some odd loads etc. And no additional

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator tripping GFCI

2020-12-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
One way to troubleshoot this is by elimination. The genset would be a start. The GFCI itself. I have had to switch from the contractor grade GFCI to a quality make in new construction. Since this is new I would make sure on the AC panel, critical loads like the house pump or fire pumps and refri