Re: [RE-wrenches] USE-2 in white?

2010-08-02 Thread EcoSolar - Eric Andrews
YES. We get ours from PLATT Electric. Most electric supply houses should have this wire. It is definitely nice for your DC source circuits. Eric R. Andrews NABCEP Certified PV Installer Eco Solar, Inc. Electrical Contractor #C623 www.ecosolarnow.com PO Box 5194 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 54

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solectria

2010-06-18 Thread EcoSolar - Eric Andrews
We have two resi. units installed (one at my house) and they seem to be doing well w/ less than 1 yr. They've made some needed upgrades for optional landing of a single larger pre-combined PV source circuit in addition to the individual 15amp series string fusing. The power stage does not easily

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread EcoSolar - Eric Andrews
Using a separate J-box is key. Even better (and cleaner) than Polaris are NSI distribution blocks in your J-box. The inspector will appreciate the maximum integrity. This does usually require replacing service or feeder conductors, but it is a rock solid method for code, utility and difficult in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Portable Solar Trailer w/ intermittent Ground Fault

2010-06-01 Thread EcoSolar - Eric Andrews
It sounds like you have a single GVFX feeding a load center w/ Multi wire Branch circuits. You will need an auto transformer on the OB power center to feed both L1 and L2. You will also need to do the ground switching and neutral isolation that Steve mentioned. Fyi, OutBack makes a mobile inve