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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? 


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    If the alternator is connected by SWA all neatly cleated to the floor and wall, is there any realistic chance of a fault or short?


    Somewhere I recall that the use of SWA doesn't meet the requirements of 434.2.1 as SWA isn't deemed to be installing in a manner to reducing the risk of faults and fire and danger to persons to a minimum. This could be from a GN or even dare it, a "best practice guide" type of publication?


    My understanding is that the proximity of the cores to each other and their insulation between each other and the armouring can be bettered by other methods of installation and so doesn't meet the minimum option.


    More often SWA is "incorrectly" used to provide an extension to an existing bus-bar chamber to another adjacent one when more "ways" are required.


    Regards


    BOD
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  • Former Community Member
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    If the alternator is connected by SWA all neatly cleated to the floor and wall, is there any realistic chance of a fault or short?


    Somewhere I recall that the use of SWA doesn't meet the requirements of 434.2.1 as SWA isn't deemed to be installing in a manner to reducing the risk of faults and fire and danger to persons to a minimum. This could be from a GN or even dare it, a "best practice guide" type of publication?


    My understanding is that the proximity of the cores to each other and their insulation between each other and the armouring can be bettered by other methods of installation and so doesn't meet the minimum option.


    More often SWA is "incorrectly" used to provide an extension to an existing bus-bar chamber to another adjacent one when more "ways" are required.


    Regards


    BOD
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