GeeGee50
DIY
Hi All,
Looking for some advice into my build.
What I've basically done is add additional RCD protection to my 100% off-grid 12V 3300W Inverter system by adding RCBO breakers to both AC outputs of the inverter (12V Giandel 3300W 240V).
Things you should know for context:
My assumption
- If a get a ground fault on one of the AC outputs, then only the RCBO for that output should trip
Here's what is actually happening:
Here's my questions:
Kinds Regards
GeeGee
Basic Schema
Consumer Panel
Looking for some advice into my build.
What I've basically done is add additional RCD protection to my 100% off-grid 12V 3300W Inverter system by adding RCBO breakers to both AC outputs of the inverter (12V Giandel 3300W 240V).
Things you should know for context:
- Inverter has no N-G bond
- Inverter has no RCD protection
- Inverter 2 AC outputs / receptacles
- each AC output is running into separate RCBOs via the consumer/sub panel (see images & schema)
- N-G bond made in the consumer panel
My assumption
- If a get a ground fault on one of the AC outputs, then only the RCBO for that output should trip
Here's what is actually happening:
- If I simulate a ground fault on AC output 1 (I do this using the Low Impedance (LoZ) feature on my Digital Multimeter (DMM) by touching the DMM prongs on the RCBO), then both RCBOs trips
- Same behaviour goes for AC Output 2, i.e. if I simulate a ground fault then both RCBOs trip
Here's my questions:
- Can someone please explain what is going on here? I don't understand why a ground fault on one of the AC outputs is causing both RCBOs to trip. It's as if both AC outputs are on the same circuit?
- Is this behaviour because of the way the inverter is internally wired OR because I added a N-G bond? Can I do additional tests to confirm which?
- Am I causing potential safety issues with my wiring?
Kinds Regards
GeeGee
Basic Schema
Consumer Panel
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