Re: [RE-wrenches] outdoor disconnects on multiple buildings

2010-11-22 Thread dan
Ok, I'll take a wild shot at it.. Generally, 2008 690.3 says 690 trumps all other articles in the NEC except 705 if you're in utility interactive land..690.6(A) say's you're not dealing with a "photovoltaic source circuit", but "an Inverter Output Circuit"(B).. So I'm thinking you're up in 705

Re: [RE-wrenches] long ground mount

2010-11-22 Thread Jason Szumlanski
In a recent long Unirac U-LA design we did two separate racks, one behind the other to create a seamless appearance, but physically separated to meet wind speed requirements. You may want to consider it two racks of 10 modules, not physically connected. If you are precise it will look like one

Re: [RE-wrenches] outdoor disconnects on multiple buildings

2010-11-22 Thread Dave Click
I think that if you have the 705.10 directory showing the disconnect locations (a directory at each location), you'd be OK per NEC. I think this question is likely one to ask your utility- the language may be in your interconnection agreement and you likely already know how flexible utilities

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ilsco lay-in lugs starwashers

2010-11-22 Thread Chris Anderson
Was this ever addressed? -Chris Anderson Chief Technology Officer Resources Group C: 603-732-2411 Borrego Solar Systems -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Caldwell Sent:

Re: [RE-wrenches] long ground mount

2010-11-22 Thread jay peltz
hi Jason, Yep recommendation for the 20 was a single U-LA works really well. But you know those clients, so the one behind the other isn't what they want. thanks, jay peltz power On Nov 22, 2010, at 7:09 AM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: In a recent long Unirac U-LA design we did two separate

Re: [RE-wrenches] Positive-ground question re Sunpower

2010-11-22 Thread Brian Teitelbaum
boB, There is a chart in that white paper that graphs the losses on each module in the string. No significant losses seem to occur until you get to 5 in series I can send the whole paper to you, or anyone, off list if you are interested Brian Teitelbaum AEE Solar bteitelb...@aeesolar.com