[Catnip]

Hello Everyone!

Could Progressive Industries EMS-LCHW30 be used with my inverter generator (Westinghouse iGen4500DF/floating neutral) house installation? Or will it always show open ground because it's before the transfer switch? I have a manual transfer switch (Siemens Non-Switching Neutral) at my main panel. I would prefer a hardwired connection over something like the EMS-PT30X. I would like to add some protection to my house electronics including fridge and furnace. Open to suggestions how to do this.

Thank you

 

[GenKnot]

What brand and model of panel do you have?

 

[Catnip]

What brand and model of panel do you have?

Hi GenKnot thanks for the reply!

It's a Siemens EQG20100NSND. On my main panel I have a Schneider HEPD80C whole house surge protector. Can I just use that in my transfer switch and just not hook-up the one wire due to my generator being 120v? However I was hoping to install something "better" since my furnace and fridge are expensive.

Thanks!

 

[GenKnot]

Can I just use that in my transfer switch and just not hook-up the one wire due to my generator being 120v?

Ah, I see where you are going with this now. It depends on the model you pick.

For example, the model that preceded the current Square D HEPD80 surge protector used 2 LEDs and worked fine with one leg capped off. The current model only has one LED and will not light up if one leg is capped off.

Legrand makes a PB120T Series 160kA SPD that will work with one leg.

I would suggest that you verify with the manufacturer of the model you choose (if it is not already in their documentation) when using it with one leg capped.

 

[GenKnot]

By the way, I wish my panel looked that neat!

 

[sledman8002002]

Welcome to forum Catnip!

Like said above, that is by far the cleanest and most organised panel center I have ever seen! 'Wow' factor is a 10 by my eyes.

 

[GenKnot]

I also found this morning another SPD that works with 120V only. It is the Square D SDSA1175. It is only 36kA, but it is available on eBay (new) for $40. I wonder if both black leads were tied together if it would be 36kA x 2 = 72kA...(maybe call them)? They also sell a SDSA1175T model, but I don't see the difference in the two units.

 

[Catnip]

Thank you, gentlemen, I appreciate the comments. It looked better full before I had to pull circuits for the transfer switch. It was too much to move stuff around but I got my hands on a new panel cover, lol. Poor planning, I guess I originally didn’t think about getting a generator.

GenKnot the Legrand PB120T appears to be discontinued. I did find Mersen STXR120P05N it will do 120v I’m not familiar with his company but I’m sure its fine. I was hoping to find something like the Progressive Industries EMS-LCHW30 that was a little fancier or even had some filter properties. I also found EATON #AGCN12030 it appears to be 120v and a AEGIS Filter. I'm not an electrician I did my house electrical and had it inspected without any issues but when it comes to understanding what to use for my setup, I'm struggling with it.

 

[Catnip]

GenKnot thanks! Looking at the PDF the SDSA1175 is 120/240v the SDSA1175T is 120v

 

[GenKnot]

Sorry about the Legrand...I didn't search for a supplier.

I see the Mersen available for $211 here. There are other places too like here. I don't know anything about Mersen either.

 

[GenKnot]

Looking at the PDF the SDSA1175 is 120/240v the SDSA1175T is 120v

I see that now. Thanks.