Date:         Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:43:32 -0500
Reply-To:     Ben Eisenbraun <bene@KLATSCH.ORG>
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From:         Ben Eisenbraun <bene@KLATSCH.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Westfalia Shore Power Ground Bonding Minutia: Breaker Box
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Hi Dennis,

Yes, thinking through this all some more right now, I’m sure you’re right. It seems fairly straightforward actually, so now I’m wondering if I remember correctly how I connected it all last summer.

I’ll have to do a bit of digging this weekend to figure out the as-built configuration and modify it if necessary. :-)

Thanks!

-ben

> On Feb 25, 2020, at 5:24 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The body of the van needs to be bonded to the ground wire of your set up, as close to the inlet as possible. In the event of a short or even a leakage condition from the hot to the body, it will become energized and the ground path will become you as you grab a door handle while barefoot or with wet sneakers. It won't be pleasant. The GFCI will protect for anything connected to it. There is still the wiring inlet and everything before the GFCI and even moisture can provide a current path.