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    Proper grounding for generator as a component of off grid solar / house system.

    Stop going off posts and instead only follow the ones that show the latest nec codes to backup their claims, or as mentioned countless times hire a licensed electrician.
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    Proper grounding for generator as a component of off grid solar / house system.

    Of course consult a professional and also read up on the current NEC codes according to NEC 250.53 the only time you should have more than 1 grounding rod is if the ohms on the main grounding rod is 26 or more furthermore section 250.34 states that the frame of the generator itself will server...
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    Proper grounding for generator as a component of off grid solar / house system.

    I didn't watch the first video I try to watch recent ones like the one I linked, and genset running by itself (not connected to the house) with just extension coords for example the gen set should NOT be grounded but SHOULD be bonded, running a genset grounded while say using an extension cord...
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    Proper grounding for generator as a component of off grid solar / house system.

    Did you quote the right person? He is saying to make sure that the genset running the home is not neutral and ground bonded and instead is a floating neutral as when you connect to your bonded and grounded main service disconnect/main inlet that will provide the path for all short circuits and...
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    Proper grounding for generator as a component of off grid solar / house system.

    This video is one of the best imo because it uses great animations to show the path the electricity will take and goes over many scenarios.
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