Wiring 6kw generator 3 pin sockets to domestic sockets?

[Knobhead]

Not necessarily. I have seen 115/230 output gennies where in 230V mode the CT is inaccessible leaving just a normal 230V supply. You would have to check the specs or measure it.

I did, did you?

 

[jamie-spark]

Just bought this generator Villiers V6000ES 6kW Silent Petrol Generator - Villiers from pump.co.uk - W.Robinson & Sons (Ec) Ltd UK


For use on a construction site and to occasionally power the caravan on.


It has two 110v sockets and one 240v 32 amp socket. it's the 240v socket that I will be using as all my tools run off 240v.


Firstly I think I need to ground the generator, is that correct? I have purchased a 4 ft copper grounding rod.


On the generator there is one 32 amp socket - how do I safely wire this to convert it to domestic sockets.


I have found a 16 amp version 1 METRE GENERATOR FLY LEAD 16 amp PLUG TO 13 amp TWIN SOCKET 1m | eBay but not a 32 amp version.


Do I have to purchase a 32 amp to 16 amp splitter Camping Electric Hook Up Cable Caravan Boats 3 way splitter 32a to 2x 16a | eBay I'm guessing these have some sort of transformer?


Or can I just wire a 4 gang switched socket strip onto the 32 amp sockets...my common sense says that's not safe as sockets should be 13 amp. What size cable would be best also?


Thankyou!

Have a read at this


http://electrical.------.org/wiring-matters/39/portable-generators.cfm?type=pdf

 

[Lucien Nunes]

I did, did you?

No, because that that link didn't display correctly on my phone. But I have now, and it is... so caution is needed when fusing down. Well spotted Tony.