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Floating neutral

A generator with no neutral-to-frame bond; both output conductors are treated as live, used so the only bond can be elsewhere

Used across 2 Anvilfield field guides, most in Electrical.

Also defined as

  • A generator with no neutral-to-frame bond, used with non-switching connections so the only bond stays at the service

Where this shows up

ElectricalGenerator interlock and backfeed safetyElectricalGenerator grounding and bonding

Related terms

BackfeedEquipment grounding conductor (EGC)Grounding electrode conductor (GEC)Separately derived system

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