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Old 02-25-2012, 09:16 AM   #21
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Just wanted to bring this to the top and to let everyone know I finally found a fix for the problem. When using a portable generator under 6000 watts, the electricity is not bonded. I believe this is federal law. Built in generators ARE bonded. I made a bonding plug for my Honda 3000iS and the washer works beautifully. I can't believe I messed with this for 9 months before finding a solution.
Our 5500w Onan was factory installed during the build. As you can see from my post, we're unable to use the washer when the power is out in the CG. Not a big hardship, but annoying if it's out for an extended period.

From my previous post: "The dryer turned on fine, but the washer light would only blink. Not the steady blink that it usually does when turning on or off, but more like a flicker."
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Old 02-26-2012, 09:05 AM   #22
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OK I get it now, the situation was in effect an an open neutral / ground. Thanks. That was the first time I had heard the term bonded plug.
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Old 02-26-2012, 11:15 PM   #23
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I went to Lowes and purchased a male 3 prong 15 amp plug. Opened it up and used a short piece of wire to connect the neutral and ground. Then just plugged it into one of the unused 15 amp plugs on my Honda 3000iS. I cannot say how much time I have spent trying to solve this problem and the solution was so simple.
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