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    Generator earth

    Hi all, first post for some time! Currently installing power and lighting into a small cabin. Supply will be from a permanently connected generator and using a rod for earthing purposes. Carrying out testing today and only getting 197v between live and rod. Guessing I may need another rod which...
  2. S

    Running 2 Metal Containers with a generator

    I have been asked of my club to wire up 2 cabins with power so they can have lights on during the dark mornings. There is 3 metal cabins in total one with a generator in it, one which is the main office and one for meetings. The 2 cabins that want power both have a C.u in them. So if i wire in a...
    • Stashton1990
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    • cabin generator metal running socket
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. B

    Off grid earthing system

    What earthing system should be used on an off grid install with a solar inverter, wind inverter, battery backup inverter and a 4.5kW floating earth generator?
  4. N

    EICR on DB fed from generator

    I'm carrying out some inspection and testing this morning. I've come across something new to me. I'm a workshop they have a 3 phase DB which is ONLY supplied from a generator. The site only had a single phase supply and therefore when they need to use 3 phase equipment they simply switch on the...
  5. rolyberkin

    Alarm smoke cloak generator

    I have not got access to CCTV and alarms, anyone fitted one of these and/or know of any good trade suppliers deals to be had when buying them?
  6. L

    Temporary Power from Generator on an out building?

    Hi Guys, I've got a question which I think the answer would be "Yes its ok" but I'm just after a second opinion and think some of you folks might have had experience with this type of set up (I haven't). I've just wired a new out building which is going to be used as a sort of after school /...
  7. Mark42

    External connections to a generator on an offroad truck. What cable to use?

    I’m currently converting a Mercedes Unimog into a camper. The camper body will be supplied with 230V for charging the on-board batteries, and/or running the aircon, which is too much for 24V inverter power. I’ve chassis-mounted a 3kVA generator, made cheaply by reverse-engineering a portable...
  8. L

    G59 and generators

    I'm looking at a job at the mo where its looking like there is going to be backup/standby generator. Just wondering if anyone has done a similar install and been involved with the paperwork side of things? As its bigger than 16A per phase would a G59 relay have to be installed, application to...
    • Leesparkykent
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    • generator generators mains required switch
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. S

    Catering Van install - Earthing

    Hi all, back again requiring some transportable building knowledge, this time round a catering/burger van and its earthing arrangment. Was asked to carry out some simple repairs and replacements to a local burger van that is basically static to one location. Fed by a 3kva generator with a16a...
  10. rolyberkin

    Small Generator Earth Question

    I have a friend who has just bought a horse box with a pizza oven in it. He would like to use a small generator with it to power two fridges and no doubt a couple of lights. The load would be no more than 1kw total so I have had a look at the little Honda and Yamaha suitcase 2kw units which I...
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    I Think I May Have Found Free Renewable Energy

    Hi guys, so a 180 watt motor is powerful enough to spin a 3000 watt generator, meaning that the generator makes enough power to power the motor, and yea I know if you include all the energy losses such as losses from heat, mechanical movement and even sound, then the generator will end up making...
    • ajay123
    • Thread
    • energy found free generator motor power renewable renewable energy
    • Replies: 118
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
  12. G

    Trainee Info For Mentors Benefit

    As per title, I started the attached thread http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/please-read-this-guys.112411/ And Pete999 Raised a good point and the first suggestion to the thread. Could all trainees post in here a quick update and intro, No peronal details need but just maybe age...
  13. Brightspark2

    Generator.

    Simple specification: A machine inside a small factory is to be supplied from a generator set. This will not be linked to the main supply. The generator is to supply the machine only. Im looking for regulations and advice on this. Ive looked through 515 and in particular 515.7.1, a generator...
  14. D

    Generator tripping

    I'm not a sparks.. but I'm hoping for a bit of advice for an animal rescue charity in kent.. Their generator fine on 110v but as soon as it's switched to 230v it trips even with no load... any ideas please?
    • Dave Osborn
    • Thread
    • generator outlet short tripping trips
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. S

    Generator setup and earthing

    Hi all new to the forum and electrican. Working on a plant at the moment where the client is wanting to have two 480volt 60hz three phases motors installed inside there workshop. These motors are going to be fed from a generator as they do not have enough power to feed them off the workshop...
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