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    Sep 6, 2008, 11:00 AM
    Grounding our generator
    Do I need to ground my 2550 and 3000 watts portable generators? To be used with electrical cords leading from our refrigerator and TV, and lights?
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    Sep 6, 2008, 11:08 AM
    This was discussed just yesterday:
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electr...or-256984.html

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