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I have been ask to fit a generator on a static caravan(metal frame is earthed) in an area which has regular power cuts. The customer has a generator but it is one which is designed for camper vans or other similar vechiles.
I have fitted changeover switch and earth rod I have connected up the generator but I don't seem to be getting an earth when the generator is running I get no efli reading an only get 110v n and 104v l to earth spike but between mains power and earth spike 230v and 114ohms efli. Does anyone have any experience with campervan generators( I understand normally the vechile the generator is intended for wouldnt be connected to earth) is there any reason I would be getting an earth. Is it possible to use this generator for this application
 
Check the ''similar threads'' at the bottom of this page, and at the bottom of the similar threads you check out....
 
I think the trouble with that is, it only appears once you've posted the new thread!

Maybe, but it saves me and others going over the same stuff yet again. I think there is a current similar Genny thread on the forum at the moment too....
 
Are there any books that runyou could recommend on the subject of generators and earthing?

Many thanks

Martin
 

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