Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705-100 (A)

2017-03-25 Thread jay
balance? > How big are the inverters? Are they all the same size? > Is it a 208 or 480 service? > > -Glenn > > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Jay > Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 8:47 PM > To: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705-100 (A)

2017-03-25 Thread Glenn Burt
: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 8:47 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705-100 (A) Hi Glenn I had it correct in the subject, but got it wrong below, here is the correct number 2014NEC, 705-100 (a) On Mar 21, 2017, at 8:09 PM, Glenn Burt mailto:glenn.b...@glbcc.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705-100 (A)

2017-03-22 Thread Jay
3/‎21/‎2017 21:34 > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705-100 (A) > > HI All, > > I’ve got a client who’s having some issues with the building department. (for > the 705-11-A NEC 2014) > Now it is true that we in California are now in 2014 NEC) > The

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705-100 (A)

2017-03-22 Thread billbrooks7
Of jay Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 6:35 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705-100 (A) HI All, I’ve got a client who’s having some issues with the building department. (for the 705-11-A NEC 2014) Now it is true that we in California are now in 2014 NEC) They are saying that

[RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705-100 (A)

2017-03-21 Thread jay
HI All, I’ve got a client who’s having some issues with the building department. (for the 705-11-A NEC 2014) Now it is true that we in California are now in 2014 NEC) They are saying that he isn’t allowed to install the 3rd inverter onto a 3 phase service ( this system was done in stages, usi

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked

2016-05-04 Thread Glenn Burt
6:11 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked Hi Wrenches, We have a particular plan checker who wants us to provide a lockable AC disconnect for our inverter output circuit. His particular issue is that he wants the locking

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked

2016-04-29 Thread August Goers
-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Solar *Sent:* Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:59 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked So an AC disconnect in the inverter output between the inverter

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked

2016-04-28 Thread Solar
So an AC disconnect in the inverter output between the inverter and panel or utility disconnect if required doesn't work for him or her? The locking provision is always in place on a standard AC disconnect. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked

2016-04-28 Thread jay
HI August, I guess my question is. Are they asking for a lockout AC disconnect on a AC circuit IE from the AC panel? or are they asking for a lockout from the inverter AC at the inverter? thanks jay peltz power > On Apr 28, 2016, at 3:11 PM, August Goers wrote: > > Hi Wrenches, > > We h

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked

2016-04-28 Thread William Miller
<http://www.millersolar.com/> 805-438-5600 *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *August Goers *Sent:* Thursday, April 28, 2016 3:11 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked

[RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked

2016-04-28 Thread August Goers
Hi Wrenches, We have a particular plan checker who wants us to provide a *lockable* AC disconnect for our inverter output circuit. His particular issue is that he wants the locking mechanism to be installed and on site. Here is a little NEC background info: 2014 NEC 705.22 Disconnect Device

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC AFCI

2014-05-28 Thread Kirk Herander
2 From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kirk Herander Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 12:50 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC AFCI I get it about the delay. If you reset and close the tripped AFCI (or the grid comes b

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC AFCI

2014-05-28 Thread Kirk Herander
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC AFCI Hi Kirk I thought about that, but you'll still need it on for the 5 minute clock. If Nick is right and no voltage is acceptable on output side, then I don't see how even with relays etc to get it to work? Jay Peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC AFCI

2014-05-28 Thread Kirk Herander
...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jay peltz Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 11:15 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC AFCI Hi Kirk I thought about that, but you'll still need it on for the 5 minute clock. If Nick is right and no voltage is acceptable on output side, t

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC AFCI

2014-05-28 Thread jay peltz
vermontsolarnow.com > dba Vermont Solar Engineering > NABCEPTM Inaugural Certificant > VT RE Incentive Program Partner > 802.863.1202 > > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Nick Soleil > Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 12:01 P

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC AFCI

2014-05-28 Thread Kirk Herander
Certificant VT RE Incentive Program Partner 802.863.1202 From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Nick Soleil Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 12:01 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC Hi Jay, It is not acceptable to wire the AFCI breaker

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-27 Thread William Korthof
] On Behalf Of Bill Brooks Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 3:18 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC Nick and Jay, There is a basic problem that products are not currently available to specifically address this application. I know Enphase has done a lot of research la

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-27 Thread Will White
: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC Nick and Jay, There is a basic problem that products are not currently available to specifically address this application. I know Enphase has done a lot of research lately about this issue, so they may have uncovered problems

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-27 Thread Bill Brooks
-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jay Peltz Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 11:32 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC Hi nick Good to know, I was told this by bill brooks at a training a few months ago. Jay Sent from my iPhone On May 27, 2014, at 9:00 AM

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-27 Thread Jay Peltz
Hi nick Good to know, I was told this by bill brooks at a training a few months ago. Jay Sent from my iPhone > On May 27, 2014, at 9:00 AM, Nick Soleil wrote: > > Hi Jay, > > It is not acceptable to wire the AFCI breaker with the utility power on the > output of the AFCI breaker. That doe

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-27 Thread Nick Soleil
Hi Jay, It is not acceptable to wire the AFCI breaker with the utility power on the output of the AFCI breaker. That does not meet the specifications for the AFCI breakers. These breakers are sensitive to having voltage on their output when the breaker is opened, which can damage the AFCI breake

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-22 Thread b...@midnitesolar.com
stall? Thanks, Will *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Phil Forest *Sent:* Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:26 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC Will, No problems with inspectors for us in MA, regarding

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-22 Thread Tump
my neck, optimizers or not. > Phil Forest > South Mountain Company > > On May 20, 2014, at 1:33 PM, Will White wrote: > >> > > Phil, > > Do you find that the DC optimizer adds to the amount of time on an install? > > Thanks, > Will > > Fro

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-21 Thread Jeffrey Quackenbush
2014, at 1:33 PM, Will White wrote: > > >Phil, >  >Do you find that the DC optimizer adds to the amount of time on an install? >  >Thanks, >Will >  >From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf >Of Phil Forest >Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-20 Thread Phil Forest
hes [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Phil Forest > Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:26 PM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC > > Will, > No problems with inspectors for us in MA, regarding rapid shutdown, since we > recently sw

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-20 Thread Will White
Phil, Do you find that the DC optimizer adds to the amount of time on an install? Thanks, Will From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Phil Forest Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:26 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC Will, No

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-20 Thread Phil Forest
Will, No problems with inspectors for us in MA, regarding rapid shutdown, since we recently switched to using SolarEdge central inverters with optimizer under each module, for roof mounted installs. So far so good. They seem well made and engineered. Tip: you have to enable the arc fault protec

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-20 Thread jay peltz
HI Will, You can do this. Take a standard breaker panel, install a Arc fault and run the wiring from the enphase like it is the grid: ie into the main lugs. Then this will go out through the breaker in the correct fashion, and onto the main panel. jay peltz power PS as to the code, they want

[RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC

2014-05-20 Thread Will White
Wrenches, Is anyone else having problems with inspectors and the 2014 NEC? In Mass we're having all kinds of issues with inspectors requiring/allowing an array of different things for 690.12 rapid shut down ranging from roof top disconnects, disconnects on the side of a house 20' up, disconnec

[RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC documents

2011-04-04 Thread Michael Welch
If you have any questions or comments, please respond to me off list. Received this from John Wiles. You may respond to him at . I have put the documents he enclosed on the Wrench ftp site, individually and zipped together. You can find them here: ftp://ftp.re-wrenches.org/pub/ Dear members of