Generator setup for temp. supply to a few sockets

[ianbrookes]

what is the best way to set up a generator to run a small number of appliances (freezer, till, light) on a temporary basis during a power outage.

generator is 2*16amp output, 240v.

thx

 

[i=p/u]

plug them in

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if the generator was staying for good you would have change over switch

 

[ianbrookes]

I was thinking of making a temporary setup with a few socket boxes on a piece of board and running a cable between them and the generator.

 

[i=p/u]

seems ok to me, you could pt fuesd spur then your sockets with the first one rcd protected.. but i dont know hw the rcd would act with a generator???????? one for the more grey hairs

 

[i=p/u]

and if you read the osg it will tell you too bond to the lampost... and the likes

 

[currie123]

Thought I would add to this thread, I too am going to be fitting a changeover switch to incorporate the use of a portable generator in a garage to provide temp supply in a domestic scenario, I have not done this before and looking to check if what I propose is ok?

Planning on running a 2.5 3core swa cable from garage(where portable generator is) to the meter cupboard in house and connect to generator connections on changeover switch.

I planned to protect the 2.5 swa cable with a 13a fused outlet in the garage,so from the 16a commando socket on generator the flex will run to feed side of spur and load side will be the swa to house.

Earthing is tn-c-s and I will be running the cable partially clipped direct to car port and on a catenary wire to the house(4m span) .

Advice appreciated.

 

[currie123]

Please could someone pass comment on what I propose to do in the above post #6 ?

Going to run it by a more experienced spark I know but he's on holiday till Wednesday.

Thanks