[RE-wrenches] (no subject)

2014-04-28 Thread Jason Szumlanski
If that is the interpretation, I don't see how the breakers are "readily accessible" in a SolaDeck mounted anywhere, regardless of whether it is under a module. It requires removal of four screws (using a tool) to access the breakers inside the enclosure. It's all up to the AHJ. It has not been an

Re: [RE-wrenches] (no subject)

2014-04-28 Thread William Miller
You call it a solar panel, I call it a glass j-box cover plate. William Miller Solar > On Apr 28, 2014, at 9:21 AM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > > If that is the interpretation, > I don't see how the breakers are "readily accessible" in a SolaDeck > mounted anywhere, regardless of whether it is

Re: [RE-wrenches] (no subject)

2014-04-28 Thread Michael Morningstar
Readily accessible is now defined in the 2014 NEC. Installing OCPD’s underneath a module is a major faux paux, and I can’t imagine any AHJ thinking otherwise. Having to remove a module in order to reset a breaker, what a drag. "Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal or inspectio

Re: [RE-wrenches] (no subject)

2014-04-28 Thread Ray Walters
Interesting so does "require a tool" include taking a screw off the cover plate of the combiner box, too? What a game changer. I'm going to Mexico for my next project; I'll actually enjoy even more being the sole AHJ on the project. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installe

Re: [RE-wrenches] (no subject)

2014-04-28 Thread Rebekah Hren
*Fuses for PV dc circuits do not have to be readily accessible:* 690.9(D) Photovoltaic Source Circuit and Output Listed PV overcurrent devices shall be required to provide overcurrent protection in PV source and output circuits. The overcurrent devices shall be accessible but shall not be require

[RE-wrenches] Publicity rights?

2014-04-28 Thread Rebecca Lundberg
I have come across a new (small) installer taking photos of solar projects that others installed, and promoting them on their web site in their "gallery" without getting permission or giving any credit to the installer. This seems unethical, and I'd like to be able to point to a law related to this

Re: [RE-wrenches] (no subject)

2014-04-28 Thread Bill Brooks
Read 690.9(D) and 690.34. Not sure where this "hysteria-run for the border" sentiment is coming from. 690.9(D) Photovoltaic Source and Output Circuits. Listed PV overcurrent devices shall be required to provide overcurrent protection in PV source and output circuits. The overcurrent devices

Re: [RE-wrenches] Publicity rights?

2014-04-28 Thread Benjamin Root
Ben Root from Home Power here. I'm not a wrench, nor a lawyer, but I do know a thing or two about the use of images... "Unethical?"...yes. Though ethics are a value judgement, and thus open to interpretation. Unfortunately, if the person isn't actually stating that the systems shown are th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Publicity rights?

2014-04-28 Thread Jerry Shafer
It happens more then you know On Apr 28, 2014 3:34 PM, "Rebecca Lundberg" < rebecca.lundb...@powerfullygreen.com> wrote: > I have come across a new (small) installer taking photos of solar projects > that others installed, and promoting them on their web site in their > "gallery" without getting p

Re: [RE-wrenches] Publicity rights?

2014-04-28 Thread Chris Mason
If you find that the "installer" has used one of your sites, you can have a lawyer send a "Cease and Desist" letter that will probably scare them. Other than that you probably have no standing. On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 6:34 PM, Rebecca Lundberg < rebecca.lundb...@powerfullygreen.com> wrote: > I h

Re: [RE-wrenches] high efficiency modules in U.S.

2014-04-28 Thread Exeltech
There's also 1Soltech Dallas, Texas. Made in the USA. (Confirmed. I visited their plant on a field trip with a solar energy club not long ago and saw their production line in operation.) They make 60-cell and 80-cell PV ranging from 230W to 350W, and maybe others. They've even got a series o