Generator Grounding

[josh111]

I am wondering if it is necessary to have an isolated ground on the starter as well as if it is not possible to use certain types of sending units on a generator's engine because of the fact that the neutral is bonded and to ground and so is the frame of the generator. Could this cause probles?

[wellandpower]

Many people bond the Neutal to ground in instalations and as far as I can recal we have never had any issues with senders not working.

Have you had a problem?

We normally use senders that vary with resistance, but you can also get senders that vary a voltage. These senders would normally not be returned via ground and instead would have an insulated return.

if you are experiencing problems, then you could use a sender with an insulated return.

Insulated return starters are more common in Marine applications, most industrial applications return via ground.

[merryengineer]

I agree, it does not usually cause an issue? do you have a problem?

[josh111]

Not having a problem. Just putting some controls on an old generator. Thanks.

[wellandpower]

I asume you didn't have any issues with the unit when complete?

[josh111]

I will keep you posted. Thanks

[josh111]

I am letting you all know there were no problems. Thanks