They are also prohibited by AEP Ohio.
At 11:44 AM 5/11/2016, you wrote:
Hi Kirpal,
Sounds like you are well informed but I thought
I'd throw this in just in case. In Xcel Energy
territory in Colorado they specifically prohibit
piercing taps for solar installations. I'm not
sure why, but
:* Wednesday, May 11, 2016 9:11 AM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] supply side connection - Tap connector
recommendations
Don't kill the messenger. I just answered your "why" question.
In Florida the "installer" (a licensed solar contractor) must subcontract
th
Don't kill the messenger. I just answered your "why" question.
In Florida the "installer" (a licensed solar contractor) must subcontract
the AC interconnection to a licensed Electrical Contractor if the company
is not directly qualified by one. The "installer" would be wise to
subcontract that wor
Hi Matt,
It is a utility requirement not an AHJ requirement, but you might be right
that they are just prohibited in the meter can. I can't find the specific
wording in the metering standard at the moment.
On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 9:47 AM, Matt Partymiller <
m...@solar-energy-solutions.com> wrote
Mac,
Is this a utility or AHJ prohibition? In most jurisdictions we work in
(not CO) the utilities prohibit taps in the meter base but take no
responsibility for conductors once they leave the meter base.
Matt
On Wed, May 11, 2016 11:44 am, Mac Lewis wrote:
> Hi Kirpal,
>
>
> Sounds like you a
Hi Kirpal,
Sounds like you are well informed but I thought I'd throw this in just in
case. In Xcel Energy territory in Colorado they specifically prohibit
piercing taps for solar installations. I'm not sure why, but you may want
to run it by the utility in case there happens to be some solar spe
Hi ShastaThank you for the reminder. Safety first as they say!! Jason
hit the nail on the headCoordinating with the local utility and
inspector is what caused us to go the route of the insulation piercing taps
in the first placeWe also considered the ConnectDer meter collar.I
am su
Yes, “I get” that there is inconvenience in coordinating with the utility and
inspectors, permitting, and power disruption. In my world that’s just a given
part of the process. Of course there are circumstances where disconnecting a
utility supply is nearly unavoidable, for instance, certain in
In some jurisdictions and for some utilities, pulling the meter is a MAJOR
ordeal. Some jurisdictions require a "service change" permit on top of the
solar permit just to have the meter pulled. It also requires getting an
inspector out there at the perfect time to have it inspected so the the
utili
Kirpal, I’m curious what the reason is for making the tap on an energized line.
Why not have the meter pulled? While insulation piercing taps are designed for
“hot work”, there use for that should be limited to tapping conductors that
have OCP, and aren’t under load, with generous working space,
This is what we use - we keep a selection in the van for difficult jobs.
Insulation Piercing Connector 2/0-10 AWG
Part #IPCS2001
Insulation Piercing Connector 2/0-10 AWG 2/0-4 Main, 10-14 AWG Tap, Dual
Rated AL9CU, Torque Limiting Nut
On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Kirpal Khalsa wrote:
> Hi F
Matt...Thank you!!! That is what I was after.They are ordered and on
their way.
Cheers!
Sunny Regards,
Kirpal Khalsa
Oregon LRT#25
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
Oregon Solarworks LLC
www.oregonsolarworks.com
541-299-0402
On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 10:45 AM, Matt Partymiller <
Ilsco has some great options. See:
https://www.platt.com/CutSheets/Ilsco/Ilsco-InsulationPiercingConnectors-CatalogPage.pdf
Matt
Matthew Partymiller
Solar Energy Solutions LLC
(877) 312-7456
m...@solar-energy-solutions.com
On Tue, May 10, 2016 1:27 pm, Kirpal Khalsa wrote:
> Hi Folks,
> We hav
Hi Folks,
We have a job requiring a supply side connection. Wondering if anyone
could share some makes and models for connectors connecting to the wires
between a main meter and the main breakers in the electrical panel.
Ideally it would be able to be done hot.
I am also looking into the ConnectDe
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