This was especially true of those who shared one generator among several farms. Many times, this resulted in unsafe connections being made at the electrical panel with such things as clamps or vice grips. Many different generator connectors can be found on the farm. Sharing generators from farm to farm should only be practiced following verification by an electrician that the wiring is correct, even though the connectors themselves may appear compatible. Even though the Anderson connector is used most widely, compatibility among connectors may still be a problem.
Improper voltage can damage electrical equipment.
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is currently working with the generator industry to standardize connection arrangements. The arrangement that appears to be favored by the industry is shown in Fig.4 Common Generator Hook Up. Standards are expected to be put in place by the fall of 1999. This information has been compiled in consultation with the generator industry, farm organizations, other stake holders and farm surveys. This program is jointly funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.