i am keen to know anyones thoughts on the best way to wire a large generator to the consumer unit in a portacabin do i use earthing to neutral link ? and if the gennies the only supply do i use an earthing rod?
any help with portacabin genny wiring appreciated help needed
desperately.
or any help with wiring the genny to sockets or back wiring.
2006-10-05 09:21:20 · 5 answers · asked by MARTIN D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
thanks for all the useless replies what happened to just answers if i am wiring it up or not is irrelivant.
hypothetically
2006-10-06 21:39:38 · update #1
The advice to hire someone competant should be taken seriously. This is not something you should do unless you are entirely familiar with the workings of electrical systems.
I'm not sure what a portacabin is. Likely a different term used in these parts of the woods. You should install some sort of electrical panel, similar to one in a house. If there is a main feed from the electrical utility and you plan to use the generator as an emergency backup power source you should install a transfer panel. The neutral / ground bond should occur at one location only. This is usually in the main distribution panel. There seems to be no standard for portable generators in this matter. Some manufacturers supply a bonded neutral, others leave it floating. The system should be grounded, again usually at the main distribution panel.
Even if you opt to hire an electrician, knowing and understanding what is being done is beneficial. You'll be in a better position to tell if the electrician is full of BS or if he truly knows what he is doing. I've seen far too many electricians advise people in a terribly irresponsible manner and do unacceptably shoddy work. Do your research and ask questions.
Read through my web page on home generators and email me if there are other questions. Contact information is included on the page.
2006-10-07 00:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by Warren914 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The lines go to the lines, one each, the other conductor is to the neutral. As long as the plugs match and are rated for the amperage and voltage you should be OK. If in doubt call a qualified professional electrician to do the work. The ground wire is in your main panel and only at that point is the neutral connected to ground. Have the installation permitted and inspected.
2016-03-18 05:15:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am totally in agreement with the first two answers. A licensed electrician who is also knowledgeable on Emergency Generator Sets is who you will want to trust to hook up this product. You will also need to contact your utility company to find out what they require as far as interfacing / separating the two circuits --- Normal and Emergency. This is something that I would NOT recommend the average handyman undertake.
2006-10-05 14:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a licensed electrician I feel obligated to advise you to have someone qualified do the work for you. Electricity is not like plumbing. Most people can swim if plumbing goes badly, but I have yet to find anyone who can swim through fire. Please get a professional to do the work. I know they're expensive but so is your welfare.
2006-10-05 10:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an amateur electrician that would do the job myself, I agree with the licensed electrician that answered first. If you have to ask, you shouldn't be connecting a generator.
2006-10-05 10:51:58 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you desperately need an electrician. Don't get hurt...
2006-10-06 13:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋