Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-17 Thread Brian Wiley
Hi John, You have brought up several points. 1. practical answer The NEC says that a GEC can be solid aluminum. PV mounting rails are typically aluminum. It is easy to calculate the ampacity of a solid aluminum piece from its cross-section. Even the lightest rails on the market have an ampacit

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo HIP-200BA3 defect

2013-01-17 Thread Rebecca Lundberg
I just shared this concern with a very knowledgeable rep for Panasonic, and he provided me with the correct phone number for contacting them. 408-861-8424 -- Rebecca Lundberg NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer ® Owner/CEO, Powerfully Green rebecca.lundb...@powerfullygreen.com 763-438-1976 ___

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-17 Thread John Berdner
Jay: You raise an interesting question. I believe the structure would have to be evaluated and Listed for equipment grounding (UL is working on a new Standard for this now) AND for use as a GEC (which I don’t think is possible). Even if the WEEB was approved for use as a GEC (I still do not fee

Re: [RE-wrenches] power monitor hardware

2013-01-17 Thread Roberto Kruse
Hello: There is an interesting article on this topic in the current issue of Home Power Magazine: https://homepower.com/articles/tracking-your-energy-use Roberto Kruse Sistemas de Energía t +506 2273 4545