I don't know what the Canadian code says, but I'm sure it's similar, but NEC (250.142) says neutral and ground are bonded in only one location (main service disconnect). Since you're using an interlock on the panel and not an ATS that disconnects neutral from the genset as well, the bond should be disconnected at the genset.

Watched your video before making a buying decision.Went with the 8000 and and very happy.Noticed oil capacity listed at 1 x liter [36 ounces] so I added a few ounces at first fill.Thanks for the wonderful review.

Cool! Your a lot richer then I was when I was in Highschool!😂😂 energizer is good stuff imo!

As you added a full quart of oil I was wondering if the capacity was less than that. Glad it worked out..

I would leave the neutral and ground bonded on the generator. It really doesn't hurt anything. And, some electronic gadgets will not work on unbonded generators. And, if you unbond the neutral and ground, it will prevent the circuit breaker from tripping for a ground fault. The bonded neutral and ground is what "tells" the circuit breaker that there's a ground fault. My humble opinion would be to leave it bonded.

You should try getting a mini split as it can heat and cool. In the US, you need a refrigerant license to install it but am not sure for canada.

About the bonded neutral, i don’t think it’s such a big deal since at one point in the mains power service neutral gets bonded to ground

bonded is a very big problem and very easy to fix

A register boot and some 4 inch metal dryer exhaust duct should be adequate for the generator exhaust, if you haven't came up with something yet.

Now you need to build a remote op panel inside the garage so you can start it from inside. That is what I was going to do for mine. Never came up with anything definitive for the choke. I was trying to devise a plan involving an electric solenoid and linkage to actuate the choke. Maybe a power lock actuator from a car? I know you can come up with something.

I have a Wolf 2300 generator 240 volts I had a neighbour got four for 120 pounds UK,and I paid 50 pounds, all what was wrong with it was hunting the feul pipe was quarter inch to long. When I shut mine down I also turn of feul to keep the petrol from gelling up in carb, it's not electric start but when needed I can run a lawn mower and fridge freezer off it nice.

Quick idea, maybe run a exhaust duct, like the plymo vents at the fire stations. I do see you have a exhaust fan

Ok I just did some research and it appears that the "Energizer" brand generators in Canada are made by a firm called "Midland Power" (which also produces the Hyundai brand of generators) I think you are in good hands though as the reviews on this model are very positive. Interesting that the meter on the inside outlet is reading 123 AC when I was always under the impression that it was usually 115 at a household outlet. I guess 120 is the more typical max.

look up generator break in you should have at least 2 oil changes before the 100 hour mark. then use only 5w30 full synthetic

Do that make any portable 347/600 volt generators?

Keep up awesome content! :) how much money do you even have? Unlimited money?

after break in only use 5w30 full synthetic

Does anyone else own one of these or the new efi models? What is your feedback? I’m thinking of getting the new energizer ezv8500efi but can really find any info online. Thanks in advance!

Could you share the dimensions of the box? Also, what are the dimensions of the assembled generator? Thanks for a great review!

Im surprised it came with the battery. It was sold separately for my generator.

What were those alarms that went off during the filming I heard it once when you were showing the tools that came with it and then it went off one or two more times while you were hooking up the wheels etc

You have a cute german Shepherd what is your dogs name and I really love your videos your channel is the best your are awsome

i like your randomness filming in random locations good job keep up the work love the vids

Do you have any complaints? Do you plan on upgrading any time soon?

you should not run generators inside of living spaces (like your room) since they output a lot of co and running a gen inside a house where you live can kill you within minutes So if you wanted to get backup power inside a living space its best to get a pure sine wave inverter with some 12v batteries or a portable power station

if you want the plugs on the generator grounded you can use a neutral to ground bonding plug

Nice video

Have you ever experienced it being out of fuel?

2:17 if they make the best AA battery, i'd say they know what they are doing and it will be fine. however only time will tell. also. do you know French? and if so, continuer le bon travail

I recommend get automatic battery charger you never know battery dies middle of blackout

Still happy with it? Ran it much?

Very likely this is a generator made by a brand that already makes generators. Companies will buy them and just throw their logos on them. You know, Energizer is a brand people know and trust so more people are likely to buy it over a lesser known brand. Marketing is fun that way 😂 Great call on getting a different generator, dirty/surging power can damage electronics, I would know 😅

firman is by far a better generator

bet the battery on the new generator is also for electric start

Were you able to unbond the neutral in the end?

Batteries I meant

please dont add stabilizer just store dry. or at least turn off gas and run dry

Holy crap... isn't gas prices just a freaking joke right now? By the way... was school still in session at that elementary school at the time that this was filmed?

Near me Gas is 1.70 to 1.80!

BUT THERE’S A 50 AMP OUTLET

i never even realize energizer(battery company) to make a generator

I had no idea energizer sold generators I thought they only did batterie