Posted by JD Seller on June 12, 2016 at 12:40:13 from (208.126.198.123):
In Reply to: Re: GFCI on generator posted by JD Seller on June 12, 2016 at 09:11:09:
Well I am almost sorry to have answered. LOL
I just know that the generator I have has a copper ground terminal on the front of the panel that is wired directly to the case/motor/generator. The operators manuals says to ground that lug/terminal.
As for OSHA. At the local ethanol plant they had a full OSHA inspection while they were building it. The general contractor was my brother-in-law. He had several things they wrote him/his company up on. One of these things was the fact that his portable generators where not grounded. That "violation" was a $1750 one. The others dealt with inspections and dating on safety harnesses and such. The total fines where over $7500.
So I saw the written ticket and have heard him complain about it for the five years since then.
I do know he has been inspected since then and always has two copper ground rods driven in and hooked to the portable generators they use.
So maybe I am a Hill Billy dumb butt but I have always ground everything I could. I have not been shocked and really do not know anyone personally that has been seriously injured or killed by electrical grounding issues.
The major issue I would have with the original post is using a generator in wet rainy conditions. I would not do it with or without grounds. Using electric in wet conditions is just asking for trouble in my opinion. Makes no difference if it is line voltage or generated current.
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