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    Generator switch wiring help

    The generator is not purchased as yet. I do know it will be a portable one and about 4kva maximum.
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    Generator switch wiring help

    Thanks Andy 1960. Do you disagree with buzz lightyear comment earlier then on page 1 ? The frame work of a portable generator becomes the earthing. Is this framework does not exist then a ground rod should be used.
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    Generator switch wiring help

    Sorry. Now I get what your saying. This should me more suitable. This one ok ...
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    Generator switch wiring help

    Ha, Thanks davesparks. I did mean a inlet plug. such as this link.. https://www.toolstation.com/industrial-socket-ip67/p79209?store=A4&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI642knOPg6AIVBLDtCh1eEQkDEAQYASABEgLV0vD_BwE I thought the...
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    Generator switch wiring help

    Another question i have please... for sale there is 2 distinct different switches I can find on the internet. one is a rotary type with 3 positions Mains / off / generator. The other seems to look like a 2 position isolator switch - up for mains, down for generator. (no off position) any...
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    Generator switch wiring help

    Thanks. That info is good but I may have confused myself. In one breath it says you don’t need to necessarily disconnect the earth from the don supply but then you should supply a suitable means of earthing... I’m just trying to find out is you should give the generator a earth rod or not...
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    Generator switch wiring help

    Thanks crizco . That helps. Can I ask. Do you alter the earthing arrangement for the generator side.? Also I presume that you don’t change anything inside the consumer unit. The generator will feed in what it can and the domestic circuits will use what power is available..? Did you fit a 16 amp...
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    Generator switch wiring help

    Hello all. I have been asked by a customer to install a generator changeover switch so he is protected in the event on a power cut. He is proposing a 4kva generator. Just to offer enough power for his fishpond and the odd socket for a fridge etc. I have seen lewden sell a 125amp switch which...

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