Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side denial

2020-10-27 Thread Glenn Burt
So you are talking about a supply side connection, not a line side tapLets stick to code compliant terminology and not jargon as Mike Holt would say...-GlennSent from my 'smart'phone, so please excuse typos and spelling errors.-- Original message--From: drake.chamberlin@redwoodallia

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side denial

2020-10-27 Thread drake . chamberlin
AEP Won't let us do a line side tap. We can tap into the line side and install another service as permitted by the Rule of Six. I have used the Eaton, 4 space breaker box with 2 spaces for the service disconnect and 2 for the PV connection. Supposedly you can use a main breaker retainer, accord

Re: [RE-wrenches] GFDI requirements

2020-10-27 Thread Bradley Bassett
At least when we sold these they were not listed. We got caught on this a couple of times in WA state and were not allowed to install them. Also Grundfos said not to use a Gfi with them. Maybe a dc gfi might be ok on the PV side of the CU200. Brad Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 27, 2020, at 3:

[RE-wrenches] Supply side denial

2020-10-27 Thread Kristopher Schmid
Hi All, I have a utility that is hinting that they are going to deny my interconnection application with a supply side connection and require a load side. Has anyone seen this before? (Proposed interconnection would be with Milbank step lugs in a 200 A socket and a 60 A fused disconnect within 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] GFDI requirements

2020-10-27 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
If it is all Grundfos electronics and the panels they specify, then I would get a permit and let the inspector make the decision. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Tue, 27 Oc

Re: [RE-wrenches] GFDI requirements

2020-10-27 Thread Brian Mehalic
Well Jay, if you call each of those poles "arrays" then you've got a path around the 2 parallel circuit maximum :) Note 2020 NEC language has changed a bit, though it's still not crystal clear: "PV system dc circuits that exceed 30 volts or 8 amperes shall be provided with dc ground-fault protect

[RE-wrenches] GFDI requirements

2020-10-27 Thread jay
HI All, I’ve got a question about GFDI requirements and do they apply to the following. Here is the project. 1. water pumping DC direct grundfos SQFLex 2. no humans anywhere around 3. no buildings or living structures 4. would be 3 pole mounts: each mount as 1 string, so 3 strings. 2019 co

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1500V Meter

2020-10-27 Thread Roy Rakobitsch
I've been using the Hioki dc clamp meter just fine on 1500vdc circuits. I only use it for DC, and it works fine. Roy Rakobitsch Wind/PV Design Engineer Windsine LLC 631-514-4166 www.windsine.org On Mon, Oct 26, 2020, 14:22 Evan M wrote: > hey all, > anyone have any good recommendations