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Folks that come visit in our area stay out of the water as swimming with 10-12ft gators seems more of a hazard than a non GFI power source.
Neutrals from inverter supported loads can not be commingled with neutrals from non inverter supported loads. It has to do with the inverter bonding relay not being as fast as the ELCI/GFI switch.
Hmmm...
And that's different from the possibility our inverter/charger case ground is tied to closely to the bonding system, yes?
If that's related to our specific problem, I think I'll have to eventually have an electrician translate that. AFAIK our inverter's AC output neutral goes to the main AC panel...
-Chris
Folks that come visit in our area stay out of the water as swimming with 10-12ft gators seems more of a hazard than a non GFI power source.
The question came up to why I would want to add a GCFI to my shore power pedestal. The main reason is I want to make sure my boat will work at these upgraded marinas. Also, sometimes my boat may be gone and I have visitors use my dock. The canal I live on is used often by neighbors as a swimming hole. I want my boat and other visiting boats to not be a hazard.
I honestly think that any diagnosis that says your ground is too close or too far from something is a serious red flag about the capabilities of the technician. Maybe there is some basis in what he's saying, but it certainly escapes me.