[ProTom]

I had some people ask about it so I wondered who all grounds their generators?

Always learning, and some teaching along the way.

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[RonW]

I never have. Probably a good idea though.

Ron

A Working Pro since 1994!

Member since March 26, 2014.

[kurt@welkerhomes.com]

never thought about it, we don’t use one a lot but it is probably a good idea,

[cranbrook2]

I never heard of grounding them before .

[theamcguy]

Usually the generator frame supplies sufficient grounding that a separate grounding stake is not needed. Check OSHA for the specific requirements.

Automotive Pro
Fayetteville, NC

[thedude306]

Never have. Not sure it’s an issue? I’ve always wondered why some appliances/tools have a ground and some don’t?

Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!

[cranbrook2]

Does it still need to be grounded if it is supported by rubber tires and rubber pads ?

[Anonymous]

Great question https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/grounding_port_generator.pdf

[MKE_Voltage]

I never even though about grounding a mobile generator. Did you rig up that ground spike?

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

I have heard of grounding them. I do know you can’t have the gas can near them.

[hgonzalez7]

theamcguy wrote:

Usually the generator frame supplies sufficient grounding that a separate grounding stake is not needed. Check OSHA for the specific requirements.

Good information to know.

Bert

[Sprokitz]

Never grounded my generator, always thought the frame was the ground. Sometimes my wife tries to ground me but that doesn’t work

[ProTom]

Its a portable copper ground rod I use.
When I got my generator it said in the manual you should ground it. I had a rod for it so why not?

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[NJBuilder]

I never have

[jdw1865]

I never do but my electrician says I should for optimal performance. Especially when using the 220 outlet.

[overanalyze]

We don’t use our generator all that much. I know it has a spot to attach a small ground wire. I assume it would be for safety more than performance?…

Andrew

A Working Pro since 1995!

Member since March 26, 2014.

[ChadM]

I’ve never grounded my generator but I guess it isn’t a bad idea.

Chad

A Working Pro since 1993

Member since 12/07/2013

[Siberian]

No, and don’t hear many that have so I probably won’t start now.

[jponto07]

thedude306 wrote:

Never have. Not sure it’s an issue? I’ve always wondered why some appliances/tools have a ground and some don’t?

I’m curious about this too Brad. I have a number of high amperage tools that are not grounded and some that are. There doesn’t seem to be any logic to which are grounded and which aren’t.

Jon P.
Timber Carpentry & Construction
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[redwood]

I pretty much just use my generator for my house, when we lose power. When I first moved up here, we would lose power for days and occaisionally as long as a week. Now it’s really rare to lose it for more then a couple of hours.

Anyways, I plug my generator into a 220 socket and feed my panel. Shutting off the main breakers, of course. I assume that I am then using the house ground.

Mark E.

Pioneer, CA

Working Pro 1972 - 2015
Member since Jan 22, 2013
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