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You need a single ground to neutral bond in the system, so yes. However, I've made a work around so I don't have to repeatedly connect / disconnect my machine's ground to neutral bonding strap. I use an electric stove as a load bank and my ground to neutral bond is in the stove. When I...
https://www.thespruce.com/balancing-electrical-loads-1152238 explains balancing electrical loads.
An 803A run in single phase 240/120 does not become unbalanced until you pull more power from one of the hot legs than the other. 2 ea 120volt legs can provide 240 volt to your dryer. This is a...
The earth ground will be the path of least resistance for unwanted electrical surges/problems in your machine: think of a loose wire contacting the aluminum case while you are leaning against it. No earth ground and you get fried by the electrically energized case. If you have an earth ground...
A thin layer of paint can prevent electrical conductivity. I believe these units require a copper clad ground rod driven into the ground at least 8 feet. I recall reading something about desert operations requiring a deeper ground penetration due to dry loose sand being a poor electrical...
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