Portable Generator Grounding Rod Kit

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Portable generator grounding rod kit.

This complete grounding package contains everything you need for grounding your electric fence using 3 ft. 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. This is to drive the copper grounding rod into the ground which is why grounding. A copper ground rod that s at least 4 feet long.

Grounding electrode such as a ground rod is required. Copper grounding rod a copper grounding rod is designed to be driven into the ground where any electrical current can be safely dissipated. Portable generator grounding kit. Find generator accessories at lowe s today.

The transfer switch must be approved for the. 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. 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. However the nec says that the ground rod should be at least 8 feet long.

This item is durable and easy to use. Of 12 5 gauge galvanized steel ground wire. 5 coupon applied at checkout save 5 with coupon. 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 kit with copper rod wire usa made new. Adding a ground rod to a portable generator introduces a shock hazard as can be seen in the illustration. Osha grounding requirements for portable and vehicle mounted generators state the following. 3 1 2 in.

A great tool for your fencing needs. A hammer or similar tool like a mallet. Best seller in copper wire. In addition military helicopters and fixed wing aircraft civilian rescue and law enforcement equipment also require portable ground rod kits.

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