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I don’t know if this has been discussed in the past? I have received a request to install a standby changeover generator/mains system. My question is, how do you certify the installation?
Am I the only one posting on this forum?
 
What sort. size Genny are you speaking of ? what is it feeding ? what volts is it putting out?
 
Hi,do you know the method of changeover?
Size,earthing arrangements,monitoring and fuel type,will all affect how you will have to leave it for use,with a customer.

Lots of homeowners set out,with a request such as this,but when the extent of what is involved,in leaving them to it,is investigated,it is not unusual for aspirations and expectations,to alter.

It is always down to mamon :)
 
Hi,do you know the method of changeover?
Size,earthing arrangements,monitoring and fuel type,will all affect how you will have to leave it for use,with a customer.

Lots of homeowners set out,with a request such as this,but when the extent of what is involved,in leaving them to it,is investigated,it is not unusual for aspirations and expectations,to alter.

It is always down to mamon :)
Thanks for the heads up .
I am not unfamiliar with standby generators from my industrial days, back up for control rooms, conveyor lighting etc.
I know that isn’t BS7671.
I am unsure what to put down on the certificate.
On the EIC schedule of inspections section 2.1 it states complying to reg 551.
So where do you record your test results?
 

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