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Generator earthing

Hi


I have a tractor driven Backup generator to install on a farm shortly and have a query regarding the earth spike. Does it need to go directly back to the MET or can I connect it directly into the generator earth terminal, the latter being Quite a lot simpler   In my case? 


thanks

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  • Actually, thinking further a  box with 3 fuse holders and some 200A fuses in it would at least provide "death or glory" protection.

    Does the genset not have AVR (automatic voltage regulation) to wind the magnetic field up and down in the spinny bit to give a more or less constant output voltage with varying load and engine revs?

    I do not think I have seen a full size one without a control box providing AVR and a "frequency good" indication  at least - what stops the voltage from going all over the place, and how do you know when you are near 50Hz  ?


    Mike.
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  • Actually, thinking further a  box with 3 fuse holders and some 200A fuses in it would at least provide "death or glory" protection.

    Does the genset not have AVR (automatic voltage regulation) to wind the magnetic field up and down in the spinny bit to give a more or less constant output voltage with varying load and engine revs?

    I do not think I have seen a full size one without a control box providing AVR and a "frequency good" indication  at least - what stops the voltage from going all over the place, and how do you know when you are near 50Hz  ?


    Mike.
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