[RE-wrenches] Grounding system for a shack on a frozen lake?

[Jason Szumlanski]

It sounds like you want an AC system for your "home theater" system, so make sure you get a mobile rated inverter if you plan to have a backup AC source. That way you will have integral neutral-ground bond switching. The mobile versions are rarely much more $, if at all. Try Magnum or Outback. 

And make sure you plan for a satellite dish so you can pick up curling matches. 

Jason Szumlanski

On Aug 9, 2011, at 9:09 AM, "Exeltech" <exeltech at yahoo.com> wrote:

> First .. why are you grounding a portable system?  It's not required.
> 
> In [29 CFR 1926.404(f)(3)(i)], OSHA states the frame of a portable
> generator need not be grounded (connected to earth).
> 
> If it's a fuel-powered generator, the NEC 250.34 states the frame may
> serve as the ground as long as normally non-current-carrying metal parts
> of equipment and the equipment grounding conductor terminals of the
> receptacles are connected to the generator frame. 
> 
> This is even more applicable if the system is all low-voltage DC only.
> 
> 
> Dan
> 
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