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Generator earthing

Baldyhugh
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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    OK, that sounds like the sort of thing - sitting  the cab and looking over your shoulder at the frequency indicator set the revs on the locking throttle to get 50Hz and end up with perhaps 400-500RPM on the PTO,  as required by the gearbox on the alternator. The ones I have seen can be floor standing or fixed to the 3 point hitch to allow things like electric weld repairs to broken farm machinery in the middle of a field (do not ask about earthing or wiring regs then)

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    OK, that sounds like the sort of thing - sitting  the cab and looking over your shoulder at the frequency indicator set the revs on the locking throttle to get 50Hz and end up with perhaps 400-500RPM on the PTO,  as required by the gearbox on the alternator. The ones I have seen can be floor standing or fixed to the 3 point hitch to allow things like electric weld repairs to broken farm machinery in the middle of a field (do not ask about earthing or wiring regs then)

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