That has been my experience as well, Drake. Typically in these Enphase installations the 3R rated box is mounted under the last panel in the string and attached to the rack. This makes it very unlikely to ever see wet conditions when properly installed. As we all know, ultimately the interpretation is open the how the inspector calls it, but "most" of the time common sense prevails.....
> With electrical connections in NEMA 3R boxes, I've never had an > inspector have a problem with non wet location equipment. This > includes NEMA 3R service equipment with breakers, bus bars and other > equipment which must stay dry. The 3R does not use a gasket like the > 4X, but is reliant on the construction and proper orientation to shed > rain, and is not suitable for hose down applications. > > At 06:50 PM 10/20/2011, you wrote: >>NEMA 4 enclosures do not require WP/RT connections. The enclosure >>provides the protection, just like all outdoor equipment like HVAC >>units, outdoor panels and terminal blocks inside NEMA 4. Ever see a >>WP breaker connection other than an open lug or how about rooftop >> combiners? >> >> >> From the Solar, Wind and Hydro powered office of Jeff >> Oldham/Regenerative SOLutions >> >> >>____________________________________________________________ >><http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3132/4ea0a60ca37e28df96dst03vuc>57-Year-Old >>Mom Looks 25 >><http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3132/4ea0a60ca37e28df96dst03vuc>Mom >>Reveals $5 Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! >><http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3132/4ea0a60ca37e28df96dst03vuc>ConsumerLifestyles.org >> >>_______________________________________________ >>List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >>List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >>Options & settings: >>http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >>List-Archive: >>http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >>List rules & etiquette: >>www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >>Check out participant bios: >>www.members.re-wrenches.org > > Drake Chamberlin > ATHENS ELECTRIC LLC > OH License 44810 > CO license 3773 > NABCEP Certified PV > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
