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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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    Im thinking of using double insulated flexibles in flexible conduit of some kind coming from the alternator to the enclosure containing my mccb/rcd I intend to mount adjacent to the alternator. I should be able to achieve this in less than 3 metres. The flexible cables should hopefully make it easier to terminate inside the alternator as space is a bit limited. Hopefully this choice of cables should reduce the risk of faults prior to the rcd. Then onwards from the enclosure in swa as it will be protected. 

    As regards the size of tractor required, the customer is also a big time contractor so there is no shortage of machinery to hand or as it’s called round here, tractor porn!
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    Im thinking of using double insulated flexibles in flexible conduit of some kind coming from the alternator to the enclosure containing my mccb/rcd I intend to mount adjacent to the alternator. I should be able to achieve this in less than 3 metres. The flexible cables should hopefully make it easier to terminate inside the alternator as space is a bit limited. Hopefully this choice of cables should reduce the risk of faults prior to the rcd. Then onwards from the enclosure in swa as it will be protected. 

    As regards the size of tractor required, the customer is also a big time contractor so there is no shortage of machinery to hand or as it’s called round here, tractor porn!
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