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| Chopperone Member Since: 13 Nov 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 396  
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Hi Brendan
Yes , you should use one. I have a 2 ft metal bar with a point on it with has two lengths of copper earth cable each approx 3mm cross section. Hammer this about a foot into the ground. If the ground is dry pour a bucket of water onto the ground where you are putting the spike. My portable diesel generator sits on a trolley with rubber tyres. I assume if the generator "goes to earth" without the spike it becomes live..... Regards Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful. |
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4th Sep 2017 6:29am |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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I have two generators, a Yamaha and a Honda. the Yamaha does require an earth rod but the Honda dose not, they are have been used to power a caravan. Bothe generators are supposed to have R.C.B. as well as the caravan which is not earthed now as I have fitted plastic feet to the steadies.
An electrician friend explained that the Yamaha can be used on portable appliances that do not have an earthing point to protect the user/appliance the Honda relies on the appliance(s) being earthed, this allows the current to be auto switched to earth safely. I now use a rod to earth the chassis of the caravan when using the Honda. Don't make old people mad. We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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4th Sep 2017 10:51am |
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