Let me correct myself here... I don't believe that the proposal is suggesting that PV wire specifically be in conduit, but that it is protected (by whatever means) from rodents. Thanks, benn Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and typos.
On 2012-06-29, at 11:25 AM, "Benn At DayStarSolar" <b...@daystarsolar.ca> wrote: > Wrenches, > It has come to my attention that there is a proposed code rule for Section 50 > (photovoltaics) of the CE Code (Canada's electrical code book) that wants to > see all PV wires protected from potential rodent damage. > > It is suggesting that "all" PV wires be protected in conduit, even under the > array on a roof. I see that this would require that mod manufactures bring > back the j-box for conduit attachment....Yeah right! > and micro-inverter mfgrs either allow for DC conduit connection or have the > MC connectors protruding directly from the unit with no exposed wire. > > I'm aware of wire mesh that can wrap around the edges of an array to limit > rodent access, but unless the mesh is attached to the roof I'm sure a > determined rodent will find a way.... > It seems that protecting the 'wiring area' would be a simpler solution than > enclosing the wires in conduit. > I have my doubts that this proposal will go thru but you never know. Good > thing that 2012 CE Code was just released, so we have til 2015 to deal with > this. > > Comments and suggestions would be appreciated. > > benn > Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and typos. > _______________________________________________ > 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
