Ground rods are meant to dissipate static discharge voltage (lightening). Fault current returns to the source via the bonding conductor. This is why we bond the grounds to the neutral at the main panel
Excellent advice. Every generator I've ever seen (regardless of size) has a grounding lug. Connecting a ground is not only safer for the user, but can also reduce the potential damage to the generator itself if an internal failure occurs. We once had a 2.2 MW (Megawatt) generator fry the exciter windings due to an improperly terminated voltage regulator wire. The exciter winding and regulator were replaced for about $30,000, however, the ground wiring system saved the majority of a $1 million dollar generator.
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Ground rods are meant to dissipate static discharge voltage (lightening). Fault current returns to the source via the bonding conductor. This is why we bond the grounds to the neutral at the main panel
Excellent advice. Every generator I've ever seen (regardless of size) has a grounding lug. Connecting a ground is not only safer for the user, but can also reduce the potential damage to the generator itself if an internal failure occurs. We once had a 2.2 MW (Megawatt) generator fry the exciter windings due to an improperly terminated voltage regulator wire. The exciter winding and regulator were replaced for about $30,000, however, the ground wiring system saved the majority of a $1 million dollar generator.
What length ground rod? And a would a piece of steel rod foo?
Ground rod for house services are 8' however I would be happy with a 3 or 4 piece of re bar or pipe. Don't drive it down into utilities!