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    Sep 17, 2008, 07:12 AM
    Arc Fault Circuit
    Hello,
    Only when using my portable generator, the arc fault circuit (for Master Bedroom) keeps tripping.. Do I have to do anything extra??

    Details:
    Coleman powermate 5kw Maxa ER Plus (pm0525312.17)
    Using the L14-20 receptical with Floating Neutral
    10/3 W/ground Bus Drop cable (35 ft) to EmerGen transfer switch (Conn elec. #60-5000) Cuttler Hammer Main.

    Do I need to Ground the Gen? If so... To the existing Ground Rod?

    Any issues running a computer on the Gen?.

    Thank you in advance
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    Sep 17, 2008, 08:03 AM
    Arc faults are prone to tripping way more than a breaker. Where is this circuit installed, would a GCFI or ordinary breaker still be code for your application?
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    Sep 17, 2008, 08:20 AM
    It is in the Master bedroom... unsure of code..
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    Sep 17, 2008, 08:35 AM
    Yep, you need an arc fault for a bedroom. I will leave this for the electrians to answer later today. When using a generator connected to the panel you might need to alter the neutral and ground connection, just not sure. sorry.
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