Grounding portable generator

[Reckless]

Can a portable generator be grounded to the main panel??
Thanks!

[Still Running]

I back feed mine thru a 220 outlet. Turn the main off and that's it. It should be grounded to the frame of the generator. I guess you could run a cable from the frame to a grounding rod at your home.
I know electrian but I did stay at a holaday inn once.

[Hunter 2]

Yes it can.  
I am an electrician and also stayed at a Holiday  inn

[ChrisL]

Yes it can.  
I am an electrician and also stayed at a Holiday  inn

So it can be grounded, but how?  Buy tying the frame to a grounding rod?  Or simply through the pig tail to an outlet like Rick does?

[Still Running]

Yes it can.  
I am an electrician and also stayed at a Holiday  inn

So it can be grounded, but how?  Buy tying the frame to a grounding rod?  Or simply through the pig tail to an outlet like Rick does?

Eddie?

[BigAl13]

the pigtail should have a ground that goes from the generator receptacle to the house receptacle. That will ground the outlet, most generators have rubber motor mounts which will break the ground from the engine to the frame unless you see a ground wire that usually goes from one of the bolts in the cylinder head to the frame. If your planning on back feeding like Rick does make sure you turn the main off   

[Reckless]

Thanks all!!

[Hunter 2]

the pigtail should have a ground that goes from the generator receptacle to the house receptacle. That will ground the outlet, most generators have rubber motor mounts which will break the ground from the engine to the frame unless you see a ground wire that usually goes from one of the bolts in the cylinder head to the frame. If your planning on back feeding like Rick does make sure you turn the main off   
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