The WEEB-LUG is great for rail bonding: http://www.we-llc.com/grounding-lug.html
It is UL467, marked Outdoor Use, made of tin-plated copper. The only disadvantage is that the stainless steel clip must be sacrificed if the lug is moved - a disadvantage of all WEEB grounding products. Jason Szumlanski Fafco Solar On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 7:11 PM, benn kilburn <b...@daystarsolar.ca> wrote: > Thanks for the feedback Wrenches, lots of interesting comments, > > However I'm still wondering….. > How does one confirm that it is specifically approved for outdoor use? > Other than assuming it is implied (because it is 'marketed' as a solar > lug). As far as I can tell UL 467 does not imply "outdoor rated" as the > aluminum lug "GBL-4" is also UL467 listed. See here…GBL LAY-IN > AL/CU<http://ilsco.com//ProductsDetail.aspx?kfjkff=cjiDRFP14PUgtVid3pn1cQ%3d%3d&fjjfhjhj=nY1wgyVO%2fE%2bFsQNfsmn%2f4OZ3BP5vHo5NcMahtvvHLIc%3d>. > > > As well, and as Gary pointed out with his second link, for a module > bonding/grounding method to be acceptable, it must be recognized by the > module manufacturer, no? > Which means that any new bonding product on the market must have the > blessing of each mod mfgr. > (by way of letter or mention in its install manual). I have come across > inspectors that actually look for this. > > Jason, > you wrote "I like the looks of that lug. However, I've been using WEEBs > too long to go back now." I agree, and i'm not looking to replace weebs > with these, but these certainly seem to have a place in the What do you use > for the bonding connection from the ?rails? > This SGB lug was suggested for this purpose as well. > > > Benn > DayStar Renewable Energy Inc. > www.daystarsolar.ca * Ph: 780-906-7807 > Construction Electrician Solar Photovoltaic Systems Certified > Certificate # 0007S > HAVE A SUNNY DAY > > On 27/08/12 2:35 PM, "Gary Willett" <g...@icarussolarservices.com> wrote: > > Here's the Ilsco listing from UL, where it's classed as "Grounding and > Bonding Equipment": > > http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/showpage.html?name=KDER.E34440&ccnshorttitle=Grounding+and+Bonding+Equipment&objid=1074099002&cfgid=1073741824&version=versionless&parent_id=1073988940&sequence=1 > > The GuideInfo for Grounding & Bonding Equipment lists: > > *Grounding and Bonding for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems *— Grounding and > bonding equipment intended for use in PV systems are additionally > investigated in combination with the PV module/panel (see QIGU) to the > applicable requirements for such products. Installation instructions > provided with the PV system (see QIGU) identify the specific grounding and > bonding device that has been investigated and intended for use with that > system. > > > http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/showpage.html?&name=KDER.GuideInfo&ccnshorttitle=Grounding+and+Bonding+Equipment&objid=1074098839&cfgid=1073741824&version=versionless&parent_id=1073988940&sequence=1 > > > Regards, > > Gary Willett, PE**** > On 8/27/2012 3:20 PM, David Brearley wrote: > > Yes, sorry. I wasn't speaking of this lug...I like the redesign. Looks > quicker and easier and robust. > > On Aug 27, 2012, at 3:17 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > > Yeah, but this one is marketed as a solar bonding lug. I think it's safe > to say that it appropriately rated for outdoor use. It's always good to > double-check, of course. > > Jason Szumlanski > Fafco Solar > > > > On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 4:11 PM, David Brearley < > david.brear...@solarprofessional.com> wrote: > >> Some of the aluminum lugs are indoor-rated. They have a set screw will >> rust in an outdoor environment. That's one of the classic John Wiles >> slides. I'd just watch out for that.... >> >> >> On Aug 27, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Brian Mehalic <br...@solarenergy.org> >> wrote: >> >> I believe the UL467 listing means that it is rated for direct >> burial/outdoor use. >> >> Brian Mehalic >> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ R031508-59 >> IREC ISPQ Certified Affiliated Instructor/PV US-0132 >> >> PV Curriculum Developer and Instructor >> Solar Energy International >> http://www.solarenergy.org >> >> .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 > > >
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