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Mark.W
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Bought a portable generator and states in the manual that its needs to be earthed but can't find any info on what is should be earthed to.

Anyone have any info on this?
SAS-1991
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Earth spike, bray one into the ground?
Mark.W
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Bit hard for me as its to be used in a garage.
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If its going to be fixed into place and not be moved, maybe drill a hole through floor and knock a 2-3 meter spike in? But if you planning on putting it in verious places that's useless? Lol
Mark.W
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Whats the point of portable generators then?
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Water pipe?
Mark.W
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Its a council garage so no water pipes.

Could i fasten a long piece of copper pipe to the garage wall and attach a earth strap from the generator to the pipe?
gazza808
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It's doesn't NEED earthing, just for safety really.
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I've got a generator in my van mark and its not earthed Never had a problem
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark.W
Its a council garage so no water pipes.

Could i fasten a long piece of copper pipe to the garage wall and attach a earth strap from the generator to the pipe?


Would I be right in presuming that you don't have electricity in said garage?
Mark.W
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Correct hence why i bought a generator.

What kind of generator you got Shaun?
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark.W
Correct hence why i bought a generator.

What kind of generator you got Shaun?


Clarke FG3000 Mark
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should have bought an inverter, i have a 3000w an run lights and powertools off 2 x truck batterys and lasts a good few hours and no noise
Mark.W
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I almost went that one as well Shaun they are are a very good price but a bit to big for what i need one for.

So went for the Clarke G1200

Is it very loud?
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark.W
I almost went that one as well Shaun they are are a very good price but a bit to big for what i need one for.

So went for the Clarke G1200

Is it very loud?


It is louder than others I've heard running but I've never had any complaints about it. What are you looking to run off it mate?
Mark.W
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Just the odd power tool in the garage and a halogen light now and then.

What do you use yours for Shaun valeting?

[Edited on 01-04-2013 by Mark.W]

 
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