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jyk Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6	generator 02/14/2010 10:24 AM
	i am using 80kva cater pillar make generator . Is earhting is compulsory. if yes then what the wire material & lenght & earthing material i have to used. jyk
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ravipra01 Associate Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hyderabad,India Posts: 49	#1 Re: genarator 02/14/2010 12:03 PM
	It is essential to earth the neutral and the body of the DG set for personnel's safety.U may use suitably sized GI strip for earthing the same. regards
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North of 60 Guru Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iqaluit, NU. Canada Posts: 1854 Good Answers: 140	#2 Re: generator 02/14/2010 11:46 PM
	Yet again... no where enough data to answer this question. Is this genset the only power source or is there a utility feed also? __________________ Joe Contractor to Electrical Inspector, "What do you mean you are going to make me follow the code?".
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Georgia Adobe Power-User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 126 Good Answers: 15	#3 Re: generator 02/15/2010 12:37 AM
	Count me as 3 out of 3, Yes - You Should ! Use a wire sizing chart, calculate w/the Distance from points A to B, Voltage/Amps & then select your ground rod & wire just for that unit - & always apart from other power inputs ground location ( Keep the soil damp ). Use Copper Wire ! Good Luck, Joe Woodall, Managing Partner Georgia Adobe Rammed Earth & Renewable Energy http://www.georgiaadobe.com
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Anonymous Poster	#6 In reply to #3 Re: generator 02/15/2010 10:49 AM
	pl tell me where i can get that chart... regards jyk
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PWSlack Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the bothy, 7 chains down the line from Dodman's Lane level crossing, in the nation formerly known as Great Britain. Kettle's on. Posts: 32175 Good Answers: 839	#4 Re: generator 02/15/2010 7:07 AM
	→ British Standard 7671. __________________ "Did you get my e-mail?" - "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place" - George Bernard Shaw, 1856
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garth Guru Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 1101 Good Answers: 23	#5 Re: generator 02/15/2010 8:03 AM
	It depends on your local regulations which should be followed to avoid bureaucratic interference. Otherwise there are pros and cons regarding this matter. Read the following link. file:///L:/electronics/Motors%20&%20generators/Groundiing%20Regulations/TGN-W-05%20Earthing%20of%20mobile%20generating%20sets.pdf Garth __________________ Dont get on to the roundabout if you dont know how to get off
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