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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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    Hugh

    Did you say that alternator is 60 kVA, because I think not! What exactly does the rating plate say? It and the gearbox are rather too small for 100HP. As your cable is only a few metres you don't need to do anything, just make sure it is SWA along the wall and installed properly, there is no risk of failure. What is the ammeter maximum, the photo is too defocussed to read it?
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    Hugh

    Did you say that alternator is 60 kVA, because I think not! What exactly does the rating plate say? It and the gearbox are rather too small for 100HP. As your cable is only a few metres you don't need to do anything, just make sure it is SWA along the wall and installed properly, there is no risk of failure. What is the ammeter maximum, the photo is too defocussed to read it?
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