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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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    Hi Andy


    I was onsite today on an unrelated matter so took the opportunity to take a couple of photos to better explain. Excuse the cable already connected, this was for testing purposes. The more I consider it, I think for peace of mind I will do as you and others Have suggested. I will remove the mccb/rcd from the switchboard and mount it in a separate enclosure adjacent to the generator. There will then only be a short length of cable from the alternator to new enclosure and then I will use swa from here to switchboard terminating directly to the changeover switch, the swa being adequately protected. Thanks for your opinion on this
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    Hi Andy


    I was onsite today on an unrelated matter so took the opportunity to take a couple of photos to better explain. Excuse the cable already connected, this was for testing purposes. The more I consider it, I think for peace of mind I will do as you and others Have suggested. I will remove the mccb/rcd from the switchboard and mount it in a separate enclosure adjacent to the generator. There will then only be a short length of cable from the alternator to new enclosure and then I will use swa from here to switchboard terminating directly to the changeover switch, the swa being adequately protected. Thanks for your opinion on this
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