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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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    its actually 80kva according to the plate on it.


    No good trying to run it from the grey Fergie then! Or the retired yard scraper once it's cleaned to find the PTO!


    80 kVA, you're looking at around 120 bhp at the PTO which takes it over the standard 540 PTO usage and into the larger splined 1000 PTO.


    Most farmers don't realise how much fuel they'll need to keep the set running................. Most think it'll be cheaper on "red" than through the meter!


    And fatalities or life changing injuries are still happening from PTO misuse unfortunately.


    Regards


    BOD
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    its actually 80kva according to the plate on it.


    No good trying to run it from the grey Fergie then! Or the retired yard scraper once it's cleaned to find the PTO!


    80 kVA, you're looking at around 120 bhp at the PTO which takes it over the standard 540 PTO usage and into the larger splined 1000 PTO.


    Most farmers don't realise how much fuel they'll need to keep the set running................. Most think it'll be cheaper on "red" than through the meter!


    And fatalities or life changing injuries are still happening from PTO misuse unfortunately.


    Regards


    BOD
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