Hi Jason, Is it possible to install them on the side of a building? And Dan's suggestion for the remote midnite might be perfect.
jay On Feb 7, 2013, at 3:55 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > Jay, > > I assume you mean pitched roofs, or not readily accessible flat roofs. This > particular project happens to be a flat commercial roof, but with no > permanent ladder or hatch. I really didn't have to use the MNPV6-AC's, but it > made sense in this case (excluding the access issue). > > Looks like my options are to remove the combiners or install a permanent > access. Neither are fun options. Live and learn... > > Jason Szumlanski > Fafco Solar > > > > On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 6:27 PM, jay peltz <j...@asis.com> wrote: > I'm with your inspector on this. > > I don't install fuses or breakers on roofs > > jay > > peltz power > > > On Feb 7, 2013, at 12:02 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > >> While I haven't completely convinced the latest inspector about PV not being >> mechanical equipment, I'm running into another issue. >> >> I decided to try out the new Midnite MNPV6-AC combiner for Enphase circuits. >> Because there are overcurrent devices inside, the inspector now insists that >> NEC 240.24(A) applies and that the enclosure must be readily accessible, >> meaning you have to reach it without a ladder. That would seem to make the >> MNPV6-AC as a roof mounted solution, or Soladeck combiner boxes, or any >> other combiner box incorporating overcurrent protection, pretty much useless >> on a pitched roof or flat roof without a permanent access ladder or hatch. >> >> I'm debating whether to go to battle on this one or just capitulate. >> >> Jason Szumlanski >> Fafco Solar >> >> P.S. To answer benn's question, there is no definition of 'mechanical,' but >> it does define 'equipment,' and it's clear to me that PV does not fit the >> description. >> mbers.re-wrenches.org >> > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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