[sledman8002002]

Welcome to the forum Dav!

but how do you remove the bond?

I'm not positive on your Predator, but it is very likely similair if not the same as this from Champion.

 

[sledman8002002]

I use extension cords.

Correct me if I'm wrong, my understanding is only the 5-20 outlets are GFCI protected and not the L14-30, yes? If thats the case, would running an L14-30 adapter Y cord or an L14-30 to multi 15/20 adapter cord be the answer to completely skirt the GFCI fridge issue Dav is dealing with?

The 4375 unit is L14-30 equipped as shown...

Some adapter cord examples. The first is from Champion...

Two examples from the AC Works website...

 

[sledman8002002]

Great suggestion! Thanks!

You're welcome. I hope that's the simple cure all fix.
Simply a suggestion, look into the AC Works line of adapter plugs and cords. High quality and I just noticed they also give a 5 year warranty on their products.

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You might be able to get by with just an adapter plug as linked, your call.

AC WORKS® V-DUO [ADVL1430520] Generator Adapter NEMA L14-30P 30A Plug to (2) 15/20A Connectors

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[sledman8002002]

The adapter takes the 240v receptacle and separates it into separate 120v receptacles.

Balancing your loads allows you to get the most power from your setup.

Both straight forward, I agree. Dav, (in case you dont know), as an example, if you notice on the AC Works 4 way adapter, you see 2 of 120v plugs with a colored green dot and 2 with the red dot.
To put it simply, the green dot receptacles represent power coming from one (hot) leg of the generators L14-30 output receptacle/plug and the red represents the other (hot) leg of the generators L14-30 output receptacle/plug.

Just to help you (or anyone following along) make sense of balancing, plug your fridge into one (green for example), plug your freezer into the other side (red). Keeping the loads balanced (as best you can) will help in overall generator output performance as well as it's life span.

I like to reference load balancing to this...Take a typical 5 gallon can full of fuel/water/or what ever. Pick it up in your left hand and walk around, gets heavy in short order so we switch hands.
Split that 5 gallons of liquid up into two 2 1/2 gallon cans. That 5 gallons is now much less fatiguing to lug around now that the load is divided/split to each hand/arm.
Try to apply the same logic as best you can when using multiple cords on a generator. GFCI's included.
Just my thoughts, hope it makes sense.

 

[sledman8002002]

I never payed too much attention to the gague of the extension cord, but when I noticed the tripping, I went and found my thickest that I had around and that was what I meand by "upgrade to 14 gague".

Just to add, I agree with all who mentioned stepping up to 12 ga cords from the gen to the appliance. With todays pricing, purchasing multiple 12 ga cords can get expensive in a hurry!
As a less expensive alternative, you can buy lets say a single 12 ga 50 footer and some 120v 15 or 20 amp plugs of your choosing. Roughly measure out required cord lengths for each appliance to be used, cut the 50' down to those lengths and add the newly purchased plugs. If you end up with 4 different lengths, tag and label them for quicker and easier outage hookups.
Not only saves you some dollars but you also wont have those coils of unneeded cord length laying about.

Also to add...If your fridge receptacle is in behind it, adding a simple 3 or 4 ft cord to be the go-between can make life easier when those outages occur.

 

[sledman8002002]

Issue resolved!

Good stuff Dav, glad to hear it