Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid shutdown questions

2014-08-28 Thread b...@midnitesolar.com
Ops from Robin... On 8/28/2014 11:00 PM, Robin Gudgel wrote: Bob, I was mistaken about NEC2017 covering all PV systems. IT will still just be for buildings. On 8/28/2014 4:53 PM, b...@midnitesolar.com wrote: >>>3) What about portable generators, and folks back feeding the grid or

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid shutdown questions

2014-08-28 Thread b...@midnitesolar.com
>>>3) What about portable generators, and folks back feeding the grid or house with little to no protection at all. Luckily, if the house is still connected to the grid when they try this, the little generator will not be able to power the neighborhood. Maybe not even the pole pig transforme

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid shutdown questions

2014-08-28 Thread Ray Walters
So this would make sense that this Rapid Shut down provision would cover all generator backup systems too, not just solar. Considering auto start backup generators have been around for many decades, I have a few questions: 1) Does NEC 2014 require Rapid shutdown for all generator systems, or is

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid shutdown questions

2014-08-28 Thread b...@midnitesolar.com
[Robin chiming in, below] Dan, The 2014 690.12 is worded poorly. That is why there is so much confusion. MidNite Solar is sitting on the NEC2017 690.12 committee. There are a lot of smart people in this group. The 2017 version says ALL PV SYSTEMS, not just on or in buildings. The 10 foot spac

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island problems

2014-08-28 Thread SwingJunkie
Thank William. Keep us posted. Cheers Carl On Aug 25, 2014, at 6:42 PM, "William Miller" wrote: Colleagues: An update on the Sunny Island problems: When I provide a constructive criticism of a manufacturer and the manufacturer responds favorably I feel it imperative I make the fact publ

Re: [RE-wrenches] Permanently installed power monitoring equipment

2014-08-28 Thread Chris Mason
Do you want full time installed equipment with network based reporting? Electro Industries sells a range of panel mount product for this. http://www.electroind.com/nexus1500-power-meter.html On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 2:37 AM, William Miller wrote: > Friends: > > > > I am considering the option

Re: [RE-wrenches] Permanently installed power monitoring equipment

2014-08-28 Thread Glenn Burt
William, I have been pretty happy with the Fluke 435. Glenn -Original Message- From: "William Miller" Sent: ‎8/‎28/‎2014 2:37 To: "RE-wrenches" Subject: [RE-wrenches] Permanently installed power monitoring equipment Friends: I am considering the option of installing power quality