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  1. P

    Mobile earthing to van plus stand alone generator

    Hi all. Newby here. What would be the best way to earth a mobile food van plus mobile generator to each other. Also if I install a commando outlet for the genny or a fixed supply, would the earthing principle be the same I.e van body earthing connected to or separate from installation?.
  2. kevyn

    Remote Start/Em Stop button for generator issue

    Hi I have been presented with an interesting problem with a generator: 3 phase diesel generator with remote start/em stop inside workshop, when generator is started with the remote button it will only run for 5 minutes maximum. Generator will run all day if switched on at generator itself. It...
  3. vxwestie

    Agricultural generator changeover

    Not sure if anyone else as come across this, but I've been asked to provide a changeover arrangement for a farm. It's 3phase 100amp but what provision will be needed for a generator connection out of the changeover? To my knowledge commando sockets only come in a max of 63amp.... it will be a...
  4. S

    Installing 60Kva generator.

    Hi Everyone, First post in a while. We are currently quoting for putting a 60Kva generator into a factory, this will be powering one machine only and will not be connected to the mains. It will only be used 3 times a week, this will free up some load from the main DNO supply. I have searched...
  5. D

    Catering trailer electrics

    My neighbour has built a catering trailer, which is mainly gas for the appliances that he intends to use, Bain Marie etc. He has asked me if he could have a couple of double sockets fitted to it and I said I would look into it for him. Section 717 would be applicable for the electrical...
  6. S

    Generator earth

    Hi all, first post for some time! Currently installing power and lighting into a small cabin. Supply will be from a permanently connected generator and using a rod for earthing purposes. Carrying out testing today and only getting 197v between live and rod. Guessing I may need another rod which...
  7. S

    Running 2 Metal Containers with a generator

    I have been asked of my club to wire up 2 cabins with power so they can have lights on during the dark mornings. There is 3 metal cabins in total one with a generator in it, one which is the main office and one for meetings. The 2 cabins that want power both have a C.u in them. So if i wire in a...
    • Stashton1990
    • Thread
    • cabin generator metal running socket
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. B

    Off grid earthing system

    What earthing system should be used on an off grid install with a solar inverter, wind inverter, battery backup inverter and a 4.5kW floating earth generator?
  9. N

    EICR on DB fed from generator

    I'm carrying out some inspection and testing this morning. I've come across something new to me. I'm a workshop they have a 3 phase DB which is ONLY supplied from a generator. The site only had a single phase supply and therefore when they need to use 3 phase equipment they simply switch on the...
  10. rolyberkin

    Alarm smoke cloak generator

    I have not got access to CCTV and alarms, anyone fitted one of these and/or know of any good trade suppliers deals to be had when buying them?
  11. L

    Temporary Power from Generator on an out building?

    Hi Guys, I've got a question which I think the answer would be "Yes its ok" but I'm just after a second opinion and think some of you folks might have had experience with this type of set up (I haven't). I've just wired a new out building which is going to be used as a sort of after school /...
  12. Mark42

    External connections to a generator on an offroad truck. What cable to use?

    I’m currently converting a Mercedes Unimog into a camper. The camper body will be supplied with 230V for charging the on-board batteries, and/or running the aircon, which is too much for 24V inverter power. I’ve chassis-mounted a 3kVA generator, made cheaply by reverse-engineering a portable...
  13. Leesparkykent

    G59 and generators

    I'm looking at a job at the mo where its looking like there is going to be backup/standby generator. Just wondering if anyone has done a similar install and been involved with the paperwork side of things? As its bigger than 16A per phase would a G59 relay have to be installed, application to...
  14. S

    Catering Van install - Earthing

    Hi all, back again requiring some transportable building knowledge, this time round a catering/burger van and its earthing arrangment. Was asked to carry out some simple repairs and replacements to a local burger van that is basically static to one location. Fed by a 3kva generator with a16a...
  15. A

    I Think I May Have Found Free Renewable Energy

    Hi guys, so a 180 watt motor is powerful enough to spin a 3000 watt generator, meaning that the generator makes enough power to power the motor, and yea I know if you include all the energy losses such as losses from heat, mechanical movement and even sound, then the generator will end up making...
  16. Brightspark2

    Generator.

    Simple specification: A machine inside a small factory is to be supplied from a generator set. This will not be linked to the main supply. The generator is to supply the machine only. Im looking for regulations and advice on this. Ive looked through 515 and in particular 515.7.1, a generator...
  17. D

    Generator tripping

    I'm not a sparks.. but I'm hoping for a bit of advice for an animal rescue charity in kent.. Their generator fine on 110v but as soon as it's switched to 230v it trips even with no load... any ideas please?
    • Dave Osborn
    • Thread
    • generator outlet short tripping trips
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. S

    Generator setup and earthing

    Hi all new to the forum and electrican. Working on a plant at the moment where the client is wanting to have two 480volt 60hz three phases motors installed inside there workshop. These motors are going to be fed from a generator as they do not have enough power to feed them off the workshop...
  19. G

    Back up generator for pub?

    Evening all, I have been asked to quote to install a back up generator in a pub in the power fails which it did last week with over 200 people queuing at the door which was very costly to the owner as it was Scottish Powers fault. It is something I have never done before..... there is a large...
  20. F

    Generator not producing power.

    Hi I have a Loncin 5.8 kva generator that gives me power for a few hours then stops. Nothing trips on the generator or my burger van I just lose power. The output on the generator is 32 amp. I have a 16 amp lead and a 16 amp input socket. Could this be the reason for the loss of power?
    • Francis Jones
    • Thread
    • after generator loose power
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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