Re: [RE-wrenches] Panelboards in Series - Bus Ratings

2017-10-18 Thread cwarfel
There may be two tests here. 1)I think you can use 705.12(D)(2)(3)(c) The sum of the ampere ratings of all overcurrent devices on panelboards, both load and supply devices, excluding the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the busbar, shall not exceed the ampacity of the busbar. The ra

Re: [RE-wrenches] Panelboards in Series - Bus Ratings

2017-10-17 Thread Kienan Maxfield
Corey, Here's my interpretation. If anyone can point out where I am in error, I would appreciate it if you could correct me. I just quickly reviewed 705.12(D)(2) and it appears that neither of your sizing calculations are quite right. Bear in mind that the maximum current of the inverters is d

[RE-wrenches] Panelboards in Series - Bus Ratings

2017-10-17 Thread Corey Shalanski
*Scenario* - 600A *dedicated PV* subpanel w/ (6) 100A circuit breakers, each feeding a 60kW inverter (72.2A rated output) - Subpanel is fused at 600A and connects to a larger main distribution/combiner panel along with other similarly configured subpanels *Question* - Must the mai