generators

[breadnbutter]

hi

is it true you cant use duel 110,240v generator on new build site, even if your only using 110v socket, for 110 v tools

thanks

 

[breadnbutter]

i take it,know one knows

 

[gregers]

going back quite a few years when i used mine i had no problems.on mine there is a switch so when running you can only use 1 outlet at a time.

wouldve thought it might be a bit of a rearatiy to find a genny with only a 110v outlet fitted.

 

[breadnbutter]

thanks for reply

yes finding 110v only was a pain in the butt


i checked on the nett,about this apparently even if your not using 240 on a duel voltage gen,if theres a fault you could still get 240v shock even if your using 110v socket, possibly if fault occured whith the gen out in the rain.

 

[Alarm]

Mine are dual and never refused on site.
Under cover in the rain.
RCD protected.

 

[breadnbutter]

i was told it was not allowed,duel onsite, i suppose each site has a different health safety policy.

 

[wotan]

As most of the sockets are surface mounted, there would be little problem removing the blue socket and fitting a blanking plate, but make sure you well insulate the 240v wires from touching anything.

Wotan

 

[streetlighter]

I thought that 230 volt tools and extension leads where allowed on site if they where protected by a 30ma RCD ? I could be wrong and I know some sites have specific rules and only permit 110 volt extension leads and tools.

 

[alumni]

I thought that 230 volt tools and extension leads where allowed on site if they where protected by a 30ma RCD ? I could be wrong and I know some sites have specific rules and only permit 110 volt extension leads and tools.

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Sites allowing 240V, if any, will be a rarity.

Main Contractor/Site Manager covering their backs usually stipulate 110V, less comeback on them if anything should go wrong.

Elf n safety rules - minimise risk.