Re: [RE-wrenches] breaker instead of fused disco

2017-10-04 Thread Jerry Caldwell
Thanks everyone for the comments. I knew that PG&E no longer requires a visible blade lockable disconnect on all residential installations.  I did not know that they still require them for supply side taps until I started filling out the application for step 2 of the NEM process.  It sounds like

Re: [RE-wrenches] breaker instead of fused disco

2017-10-04 Thread August Goers
Hi Jerry - This chart from PG&E may be helpful: https://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/b2b/interconnections/AC-Disconnect.pdf For all supply side connections, PG&E requires a fusible visible blade lockable disconnect. https://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/shared/customerservice/nonpgeutility/e

Re: [RE-wrenches] breaker instead of fused disco

2017-10-03 Thread Jerry Shafer
Jerry Historically the utilities require a bladed disco, we had one on a military base which required a breaker by the base but we also were required to install a visible fused disco no breaker because is approved by that utility. Seeing is Believing when it comes to discos. Jerry On Tue, Oct 3,

Re: [RE-wrenches] breaker instead of fused disco

2017-10-03 Thread jay
I would imagine that if the breaker and enclosure had the correct AIC ratings it should work. But its PG&E, enough said. jay peltz power > On Oct 3, 2017, at 10:21 AM, Jerry Caldwell wrote: > > Dear Wrenches with experience in PG&E territory: > I'm installing a system with a line side tap.

Re: [RE-wrenches] breaker instead of fused disco

2017-10-03 Thread Gary Willett
Jerry: I don't know about PG&E, but here in Texas, a VLLD (Visible Lockable Labeled AC Disconnect) is required for the PV system AC disconnect. They want to see a switch on which it can be seen that it is off with the dead-front cover closed, and that can be locked-out using their lock in the