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Re: RCD protection on a portable generator
Posted by 'Mark 71' on 23 Jan 2013 @ 12:53

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The RCD looks for an imbalance between L and N so I would have thought it would still work without the equipment even being grounded. Just think how many appliances don't actually have an earth (have a plastic earth connector on the plug)

I think your biggest problem is going to be the quality of the output from your genny. You may need to experiment with different ratings of RCD(time to react). I live out in the sticks and had to change from 30 to 100 milliseconds on our mains supply to stop false trips.

Disclaimer - I'm no electrician so if someone else knows better, please tell me I'm wrong!

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RCD protection on a portable generator by 'PaulClarke' (23 Jan 2013 @ 9:15)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'Mark 71' << You are here!

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'AndyOxfordshire' (23 Jan 2013 @ 14:01)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'ajc74' (23 Jan 2013 @ 15:34)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'PaulClarke' (23 Jan 2013 @ 16:19)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'PaulClarke' (23 Jan 2013 @ 16:24)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'itpro' (23 Jan 2013 @ 16:28)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'PaulClarke' (23 Jan 2013 @ 16:33)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'itpro' (23 Jan 2013 @ 16:43)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'colingray' (23 Jan 2013 @ 17:28)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'PaulClarke' (23 Jan 2013 @ 17:49)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'Mark 71' (23 Jan 2013 @ 17:21)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'moondog78' (23 Jan 2013 @ 17:48)

Re: RCD protection on a portable generator by 'colingray' (23 Jan 2013 @ 18:07)

Moondog78: What are your thoughts on... by 'PaulClarke' (23 Jan 2013 @ 18:15)

Re: Moondog78: What are your thoughts on... by 'colingray' (23 Jan 2013 @ 18:36)

Re: Moondog78: What are your thoughts on... by 'moondog78' (23 Jan 2013 @ 18:39)

Re: Moondog78: What are your thoughts on... by 'fatsam' (23 Jan 2013 @ 20:55)

Paul call my dad....Nt by 'BanzaiBoy' (23 Jan 2013 @ 21:23)

For what it is worth...... by 'PoppaAl' (24 Jan 2013 @ 7:56)

Re: For what it is worth...... by 'itpro' (24 Jan 2013 @ 10:12)

Re: For what it is worth...... by 'mdc67' (24 Jan 2013 @ 12:46)

Re: For what it is worth...... by 'colingray' (24 Jan 2013 @ 18:19)

Re: For what it is worth...... by 'PaulClarke' (25 Jan 2013 @ 8:56)

Re: For what it is worth....science lesson.. by 'jimwhite' (26 Jan 2013 @ 0:15)

Great replies - but no answers!!! by 'PaulClarke' (26 Jan 2013 @ 10:41)

Re: Great replies - but no answers!!! by 'itpro' (26 Jan 2013 @ 11:19)

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