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    Generator feeding transformer feeding Transfer Switch OCPD & Grounding

    I think it's 250.20(B)(1) that would require this generator neutral to be grounded.
  2. Skogs

    Generator feeding transformer feeding Transfer Switch OCPD & Grounding

    Thanks Waross, Why would you ground neutral of generator if it's not used? Now, plans are changing and the generator and transformer are no longer going to be on a trailer. They will be moved to/permanently installed on a new concrete pad.
  3. Skogs

    Generator feeding transformer feeding Transfer Switch OCPD & Grounding

    Has anyone seen a distribution transformer mounted on a trailer? I see there is a code section 250.34(B) for grounding Vehicle-Mounted Generators, but how about Vehicle-Mounted Transformers? Would there be a parallel ground path because there are two separate systems (the generator or primary...
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    Generator feeding transformer feeding Transfer Switch OCPD & Grounding

    Does it take any time for the uploaded file (to engineering.com) to be viewable? Here's another try without the spaces in the filename.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=c5aebe89-1a49-4da8-875b-3bd3d7cfc7a2&file=Grounding_&_Bonding.pdf
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    Generator feeding transformer feeding Transfer Switch OCPD & Grounding

    Thanks for the replies waross. Would Skogy be a ok or still too similar to Skogsgurra? Pumps - I should've said 2 not 3. There will be 3 but only 2 ran at any time. Waross - In your first reply, I would use a 480v generator also if the client didn't have an existing 208v generator they'd like...
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    Generator feeding transformer feeding Transfer Switch OCPD & Grounding

    This is my first thread. I'm a fairly new electrical engineer at a consulting firm. I have a scenario that seems a bit tricky to me, if anyone has any tips, please chime in. We have a client that has an existing trailer mounted generator (120/208) & transformer (208-240/120) feeding a...

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