Keith,

The whole grounding issue has been very contentious, confounding, and confusing.  The introduction of the changes with the 2008 NEC seems to have complicated things further.

Also, just a general comment; in general (there will be exceptions for larger systems, depending on electrical configuration), this code section applies equally to all PV inverters.  There should be no difference with an Enphase installation and a traditional string installation.

What version of code are you referencing?  2005 and 2008 differ slightly.  I'd like to get a consensus on all of these grounding issues.  It's too late for the 2011 code, but maybe we can clear this up with the 2014 code.

BTW, the explanatory note after paragraph 690.47(C)(8) in the 2008 handbook offers some clarification.

I'm anxious to get John W. and Bill B.'s opinion on this.
See Ya!

Marv
Enphase Energy
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Keith Cronin wrote:
Hello

A discussion came up today about 690.47(C)(1)+(2) in regards to using the Enphase products and the applicability of needing a separate ground rod for the DC?

Anyone get any feedback from their colleagues or inspectors regarding this and how they approached this?

The discussion also swirled around them both being bonded regardless, so the question of necessity was in question.

Thanks

Keith

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