Here is information on accessories that we have developed for use of our HD Plug & Play Gen-set in wet conditions. Please note that our 100A GFCI, when used with our 60A Full Power Transformer/Distro, brings the Honda EU6500is generator into full OSHA compliance (like most portable gas generators, it does not meet OSHA requirements for use on work sites otherwise.) Use this link for a detailed explanation of OSHA requirements and why almost all portable generators do not meet them.

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Guy Holt
ScreenLight & Grip
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Office: 781-326-5088, Ext 5# for Rentals
Cell: 617-224-8534

Portable generators are quite often used to provide power in situations where it is not possible to get a large tow plant. Since, many of these situations also include working in, on, and around water (to provide power on boats, beaches, and around remote lakes and streams) we have designed our HD Plug & Play Pkg. Gen-sets to meet OSHA requirements (most portable generators do not) and operate safely in wet environments. To assure safe distribution of power from the generator in the wettest conditions, our Full Power Transformer/Distros use Epoxy Encapsulated Cores with a "3R" all weather rated housings. With the transformer windings, core, and lead connections sealed in epoxy inside a tough, waterproof casing, our Full Power Transformer/Distros will withstand the harshest outdoor conditions - making them the clear choice for power distribution from portable generators on wet locations.

A 100 GFCI with our 60A Transformer/Distro meets OSHA requirements
for use of a Honda EU6500is generator on work sites.
Since, moisture can also cause ground faults that can endanger the lives of those working on wet sets, many municipal electrical codes and OSHA require the use of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) in wet conditions. Even though, ground fault protection can eliminate electrical hazards and save lives, many productions shoot without GFCIs because they are prone to tripping when used with Kino and HMI ballasts, or are simply not available on the super quiet generators (the Honda EU6500is for instance does not have GFCIs.) They are also not commonly available for 120V branch circuits larger than 20 Amps. To eliminate the problems associated with the use of common GFCIs on portable genertors, we bond the Neutral to the ground in our Full Power Transformer/Distros and offer Shock Block 100A GFCIs specifically designed for use with motion picture lights up to 6kw. When used with either our 60- or 84A Full Power Transformer/Distros, a 100A Shock Block GFCI brings the portable generator into full OSHA compliance (note: the Honda EU6500is does not meet OSHA requirements for use on work sties otherwise.)

100A GFCI provides ground fault protection on wet locations
Designed for underwater, outdoor, and wet-location filming, a 100A GFCI Shock Block provides UL943 Class "A" protection. Featuring a 6mA trip level, it will assure protection for people and equipment from ground faults. Unlike standard home GFCIs, it uses an "Inverse Time Curve" to prevent nuisance tripping by electronic Kino & HMI ballasts that can cause costly production delays. And, to deal with the harmonics that non-PFC Kino & HMI ballasts kick back into the power stream (that will cause other GFCIs to trip), a 100A GFCI Shock Block includes a harmonic filter with a frequency response up to 120hz. 3rd harmonics are attenuated by 50%, and by 500 Hz are down to 20%. Attenuated by the filter, the harmonics generated by dirty loads such as non-PFC Kino & HMI ballasts, pose less of a problem. Finally, to assure your piece of mind, it includes a test function that enables you to confirm it works. Instaledl inline after either our 60- or 84A Full Power Transformer/Distros, a Shock Block will provide safe and secure ground fault interruption for an entire distribution system consisting of Bates Extensions, Bates Splitters, and Bates-to-Edison break out boxes - eliminating the need for finicky Hardware Store style GFCIs. Used in-line with our Full Power Transformer/Distros, a 100A Shock Block also provides a larger GFCI protected circuit than is available on any other portable generator (by comparison the largest GFCI circuit available on a Honda EB6500 is only 30Amps.) In fact, it enables the operation of even 4k HMIs with GFCI protection. Specifically tailored to the type and size loads used in motion picture production, a 100A GFCI Shock Block will provide reliable ground fault protection for larger lights, or more smaller lights, than has ever been possible on a portable gas generator. Our system meets and exceeds OSHA requirements for the use of portable generators on work sites (click here for a detailed explanation of OSHA requirements and how only our HD P&P Pkg. meets them with the Honda EU6500is.)

To protect the generator during the harshest of weather conditions we offer both a rain hood (above) or fully enclosed rain housing (below.)

Honda EU3000 water tight sound insulated genertor box (caster kit available.)