Portable Generator Grounding Rod Kit

Osha grounding requirements for portable and vehicle mounted generators state the following.

Portable generator grounding rod kit. This item is durable and easy to use. 4ft copper grounding rod 3 8 diameter includes ground rod clamp great for electric fences antennas satellite dishes and other grounding needs 4 7 out of 5 stars 149 24 97. This complete grounding package contains everything you need for grounding your electric fence using 3 ft. Grounding electrode such as a ground rod is required.

In addition military helicopters and fixed wing aircraft civilian rescue and law enforcement equipment also require portable ground rod kits. Although there are many applications for a portable ground rod kit it is most commonly used for grounding trailers and vehicles portable generators and communications devices antennas. Adding a ground rod to a portable generator introduces a shock hazard as can be seen in the illustration. Only 11 left in stock order soon.

Under the following conditions osha directs 29 cfr 1926 404 f 3 i that the frame of a portable generator need not be grounded connected to. Best seller in copper wire. Find generator accessories at lowe s today. A copper ground rod that s at least 4 feet long.

However the nec says that the ground rod should be at least 8 feet long. 5 coupon applied at checkout save 5 with coupon. Portable generator grounding kit. This is to loosen a bolt on the generator so you can attach the copper wire to the generator.

A great tool for your fencing needs. For most portable generators you ll need a copper grounding rod that is at least four feet in length although a longer rod can make driving it deeper into the ground easier. Copper grounding rod a copper grounding rod is designed to be driven into the ground where any electrical current can be safely dissipated. This is to drive the copper grounding rod into the ground which is why grounding.

Of 12 5 gauge galvanized steel ground wire. If the portable generator is providing electric power to a structure by connection via a transfer switch to a structure home office shop trailer or similar it must be connected to a grounding electrode system such as a driven ground rod. The transfer switch must be approved for the. 4 2 out of 5 stars 2.

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