jjswan33
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So power went out today here in Sandy. I thought ok, lets test the V2L power output on the truck.
My setup. I have a 4 circuit transfer switch that powers: 1. Fridge, 2. Furnace, 3. Living room 4. Master bedroom
According to my Goal Zero Yeti 6000X when the TV, Fridge, Modem, 4 LED B30s, i’m pulling ~800 Watts. Rivian trips out instantly, not sure why as it is supposed to support 1500W.
I’ll have to check later if I can plug the charger for my GZ into the Rivian, at least then I can maybe use the truck to recharge the GZ in an extended outage.
Edit: I found the following article:
https://www.electricgeneratorsdirec...ipping-a-Generator-With-a-Bonded-Neutral.html
I am assuming that the Rivian has that GFCI protection and the problem is incompatibility with my transfer switch.
June 2nd Update: The truck will work with my transfer switch if I don't connect the truck ground to the transfer switch using the below dongle. So this seems to confirm my initial issue was a ground loop of some kind.
My setup. I have a 4 circuit transfer switch that powers: 1. Fridge, 2. Furnace, 3. Living room 4. Master bedroom
According to my Goal Zero Yeti 6000X when the TV, Fridge, Modem, 4 LED B30s, i’m pulling ~800 Watts. Rivian trips out instantly, not sure why as it is supposed to support 1500W.
I’ll have to check later if I can plug the charger for my GZ into the Rivian, at least then I can maybe use the truck to recharge the GZ in an extended outage.
Edit: I found the following article:
https://www.electricgeneratorsdirec...ipping-a-Generator-With-a-Bonded-Neutral.html
I am assuming that the Rivian has that GFCI protection and the problem is incompatibility with my transfer switch.
June 2nd Update: The truck will work with my transfer switch if I don't connect the truck ground to the transfer switch using the below dongle. So this seems to confirm my initial issue was a ground loop of some kind.
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