Generac GP8000e/Need to be grounded? Remove Neutral?

[jamilmwendwa]

I have a Generac GP8000e generator that I plan on back feeding the main panel of my home with the portable generator, power inlet box L14-30a and breaker. First, I will install an interlock between the utility main breaker and the generator back feed breaker. I will only use the L14-30 receptacle to power my home. (1) Do I need to ground my generator with 8’ rods etc.? and (2) Do I need to Remove the Neutral ground from my generator since my main panel already has that? Thanks again everyone.

 

[Megawatt]

I have a Generac GP8000e generator that I plan on back feeding the main panel of my home with the portable generator, power inlet box L14-30a and breaker. First, I will install an interlock between the utility main breaker and the generator back feed breaker. I will only use the L14-30 receptacle to power my home. (1) Do I need to ground my generator with 8’ rods etc.? and (2) Do I need to Remove the Neutral ground from my generator since my main panel already has that? Thanks again everyone.

First off never remove your neutral. Your generator will not work correctly without the neutral which means no 120vac. Not a great idea and you are not required to add ground rods on your generator frame since the neutral in the generators neutral is already bonded to the frame.