Thanks everyone for your input. I've come up with a game plan :thumbsup:
Since ground rods come in 8' lengths, I think I'll cut one in two and use one half where I would be using it at the house in case of power outage and put the rod permanently in the ground there.
And the other half I will keep with the generator in case I decide to use it when I'm out and about, working on the property.
As for working where the generator will constantly be moving (e.g. working along a fence line), I'll probably not use the ground rod as long as it's fair dry weather.
If, for some reason I have to work in inclement weather, I'll use the ground rod.
Of course, for that I'll need to hire a licensed electrician to ride around with me all day to take care of the ground rod installation. :mur: :laughing:
Since ground rods come in 8' lengths, I think I'll cut one in two and use one half where I would be using it at the house in case of power outage and put the rod permanently in the ground there.
And the other half I will keep with the generator in case I decide to use it when I'm out and about, working on the property.
As for working where the generator will constantly be moving (e.g. working along a fence line), I'll probably not use the ground rod as long as it's fair dry weather.
If, for some reason I have to work in inclement weather, I'll use the ground rod.
Of course, for that I'll need to hire a licensed electrician to ride around with me all day to take care of the ground rod installation. :mur: :laughing: