keewee -
Before I go any further, I just have to remind readers that I am approaching this subject from a UK regulatory / statutory perspective.
In the UK it is illegal to operate any electrical distribution network (of any size) without it being efficiently earthed.
A standby generator...
Scotty -
Yes, of course, that is a very significant factor to take into consideration. In my limited experience it is also one that is rarely incorporated into the design of electrical installations where the genset is purely for standby power.
Thanks for keeping me/us right!
cheers
Watto...
Hi keewee.
In the UK, standby generator installations that operate as a switched alternative to the normal utility supply (ie the genset is not designed to synchronise and run in parallel with the utility network) only require to use 3-pole switching for PME (Protective Multiple Earthing)...
