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    Separately Derived Systems

    Check out 2 gensets with a 3-pole xfer switch. Genset 1 gets bonded (N-G).. GENSET 2 gets no MBJ therenot seprately derived systems unless we install a 4-pole Xfer switch.. we would then bond both of them (N-G).. once the neutrals are switched they are separately derived and each need to be...
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    Objectional Current on Equipment grounding conductor

    Please check out the attachment. This is the diagram that shows how the system is connected. Thanks again http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=2e10ced2-f914-4c05-ad5c-887d2361f421&file=2_Gen_Sets_3-pole_Transfer_switch.doc
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    Objectional Current on Equipment grounding conductor

    I have 2 gensets and no utility power.The bondinging jumper (N-G) is at genset 1.. 250.20(d)fpn 1. Genset 2 is not bonded.. An equipment grounding conductor is installed from both gensets to xfer switch to MDP to SDPs. A better (safer) design that you mention would be to install main bonding...
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    Objectional Current on Equipment grounding conductor

    I have two gensets feeding a manual 3-pole xfer switch. It feeds an MDP which then feeds 8 SDPs. All 5 wire. 3-phase 4-wire and 1 Equipment grounding conductor. Genset 1 is bonded ,the other is not per the NEC. I have checked for an internal bond at genset 2 but dont get a continuity reading...

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