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  1. Scoobyshep

    MEP803a 240V to Ground

    You will have continuity from L1 2 or 3 to L0. Big one is L0 to ground Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  2. Scoobyshep

    MEP803a 240V to Ground

    It seems that way, but what that does is establish l3 as the ground reference point (same how L0 is the normal reference point). Trick is not having another refrence point. Look up a corner grounded delta transformer, That will help shed some light on the subject.
  3. Scoobyshep

    MEP803a 240V to Ground

    If it were me, I would start by breaking the neutral ground bond and checking the resistance between L0 and chassis. It should show very high resistance. Then I would ground L3 to chassis through a fuse (5 amp maybe, intent there is to establish L3 as neutral, fuse is there for testing that way...
  4. Scoobyshep

    MEP803a 240V to Ground

    Then its a transformer or corner grounded. Disclaimer: I have not personally performed this on this model of generator, I have done this on transformers and 1 commercial set. Attempt this at your own risk and use extreme care. If the reference to ground is completely isolated, (you need to be...
  5. Scoobyshep

    MEP803a 240V to Ground

    You will be using l3 as your "neutral" (neutral as the load sees it) your ground is only there for safety (it shouldn't see current unless there is a problem) the only difference is your faked neutral is not coupled to chassis. The only other thing you can do (without a transformer) would be...
  6. Scoobyshep

    MEP803a 240V to Ground

    Easy peasy, leave the bond alone. Wire between l1 and l3, the load will see 240 even though its 2 legs of 120. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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