Wrenches,
Customer currently has a hacked up 200 amp Sylvania meter/mains panel.
He also is averaging a load of 74 KWhrs/day! which will require about 15 KW
system size at this site. Obviously a system this size cannot backfeed the
busses in the load center. Because the exiting pane
Hi Bill,
Square D has a nice 225A panel that may work Model # QO142L225PG. If you
can work with a 70A backfed breaker, you could use a 200A MCB and do a load
side connection.
Cheers
On Sun, May 24, 2015 at 10:39 PM, frenergy wrote:
> Wrenches,
>
> Customer currently has a hacked up 2
Why not a simple line side tap?
Roy Rakobitsch
NABCEP Certified Small Wind Installer®
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer®
Certified Advanced Tower Climbing, Safety & Rescue
Wind/PV Design Engineer
Windsine LLC
631-514-4166
www.windsine.org
On May 25, 2015 3:00 AM, "frenergy" wrote:
> Wrenches,
Hi bill
Google solar ready load centers or pump ready load centers
These both have 60 amp ( is what I've seen) separate breaker spot that is
not part of the main buss.
Which means you also have the 40 amp in the main for 100a total.
Super clean
Jay
On Monday, May 25, 2015, Mac Lewis wrote:
Bill,
One clean way to do it would be to use a ConnectDER, but the max input
is 11.5 kw. We have used several of these for under 10 k installations and
have saved lots of install time. They are not cheap (approx $300+). Our
power company sells them to installers.
John Blittersdorf
Central V
15 19:48
To: "RE-wrenches"
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side
Bill,
One clean way to do it would be to use a ConnectDER, but the max input
is 11.5 kw. We have used several of these for under 10 k installations and
have saved lots of install time. They are not cheap (approx $300+
If you are looking for Square D, Page 1-24:
http://static.schneider-electric.us/assets/digest/17601.pdf
There is a solar ready lug kit (part number SR69094A) to add lugs to the
line side of the main breaker.
The easiest combination devices I have seen have a separate standard 2-pole
breaker that
Has any one used the Milbank tap connectors?
Or maybe get them approved by the utility?
It would require meter removal, but seems to be a good alternative to a
piercing connector.
thanks
jay
Peltz power
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Hi All,
I have a utility that is hinting that they are going to deny my
interconnection application with a supply side connection and require a
load side. Has anyone seen this before?
(Proposed interconnection would be with Milbank step lugs in a 200 A socket
and a 60 A fused disconnect within 1
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Of Jason Szumlanski
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 7:08 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] supply side connection - Connectder
A local co-op recently denied this device's use, even after the founder sent
them a sample for testing. They made up some nonsense abou
Subject: [RE-wrenches] supply side connection
Has any one used the Milbank tap connectors?
Or maybe get them approved by the utility?
It would require meter removal, but seems to be a good alternative to a
piercing connector.
thanks
jay
Peltz power
ailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On
Behalf Of jay
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 2:03 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] supply side connection
Has any one used the Milbank tap connectors?
Or maybe get them approved by the utility?
It would require meter removal, but seems to b
ssage-
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf
Of jay
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 4:03 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] supply side connection
Has any one used the Milbank tap connectors?
Or maybe get them approved by the utility?
It would require
Excel in Wisconsin approves the milbank connectors. I have also had other
utilities approve a dual sided entry insulated splice block (Polaris).
Kris
On May 13, 2016 4:50 PM, "jay" wrote:
> Has any one used the Milbank tap connectors?
> Or maybe get them approved by the utility?
>
> It would re
There doesn't seem to be a definitive and detailed consensus
article/resource out there that addresses this topic. There are articles
that dance around the subject, but little in terms of practical ways to
accomplish grounding/binding with a supply side interconnection. AHJ's and
engineers have all
AEP Won't let us do a line side tap. We can tap into the line side and
install another service as permitted by the Rule of Six. I have used the
Eaton, 4 space breaker box with 2 spaces for the service disconnect and
2 for the PV connection.
Supposedly you can use a main breaker retainer, accord
chamberlin@redwoodalliance.orgDate: Tue, Oct 27, 2020 7:43 PMTo:
RE-wrenches;Cc: Subject:Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side denial
AEP Won't let us do a line side tap. We can tap into the line side and install
another service as permitted by the Rule of Six. I have used the Eaton, 4 space
breaker box with 2
I would think that would be illegal. They don't have jurisdiction on
supply side taps. It's past the meter, and expressly allowed in the
NEC. I would definitely first ask to talk to a higher level person than
the one denying it (paper trail important). If that does not work, then
the PSC is y
-wrenches] Supply side denial
I would think that would be illegal. They don't have jurisdiction on supply
side taps. It's past the meter, and expressly allowed in the NEC. I would
definitely first ask to talk to a higher level person than the one denying it
(paper trail important). If tha
Hi Kris.
Here in Southern Oregon our utility if Pacific Power. They also will not
allow us to do any kind of connection of tap inside the meter box even with
code approved connection methods. They consider the meter can "their
property" We are allowed supply side connections via any other AHJ
ap
Thanks for all the discussion and insight. I believe the main issue here
is them being territorial about the meter socket (they did not install it
and they do not own it). My follow up question to them was, "I assume that
you allow a 320 A meter socket feeding two main panels. Is this
different?
Hopefully Wisconsin is better than Minnesota about this. As a former
Wisconsin resident, I doubt it...but here is how some of this works in
Minnesota, lest you have any illusion that a PSC or a state cares about you.
In Minnesota the state allows the utility to essentially make any
interconnec
Others have pointed this out, but I thought I'd just add a bit of info
based on my experience - the issue is not so much whether you can do a
supply side connection or not, as that is allowed in the code. The issue is
whether you can do wiring in a section of equipment that is only for the
utility.
There's very "territorial" language in the 2020 NEC 705.11(D):
"For meter socket enclosures or other equipment under the exclusive control
of the electric utility, only connections approved by the electric utility
shall be permitted."
Brian Mehalic
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installation Professio
CMP-4 strikes again! That one is pretty obvious. Accessible battery
disconnect requirement no so much. Christopher Warfel
On 10/28/2020 12:40 PM, Brian Mehalic wrote:
There's very "territorial" language in the 2020 NEC 705.11(D):
"For meter socket enclosures or other equipment under the ex
Hi All,
Next to grounding, I find the calculation of the maximum amount of backfeed
current allowed in a supply side connection to be the most vague issue in
Article 690. Let's assume we have a 400A, 480/277 service in a commercial
building, a 400A main service disconnect, and the jurisdiction is
n Lawrence
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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:29:20 -0700
From: "Ryan LeBlanc"
To:
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
Message-ID:
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Steven,
A Line Side Tap, by nature, allows us 100% of
I just had my proposal for a supply side tap (between meter and main) of on a
residential system rejected by the inspector (CA) because he wants a letter
from the service panel manu detailing the proper method of making this tap and
that I must strictly follow it. This is a 1st for me, I've done
Bill and others. I dont remember what type fuses are needed in conjunction
with the AC disconnect.
- Peter
Peter T. Parrish, Ph.D., President
California Solar Engineering, Inc.
820 Cynthia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90065
CA Lic. 854779, NABCEP Cert. 031806-26
peter.parr...@calsolareng.com
Ph
Wrenches,
We are developing the design for an upcoming commercial project with the
following service equipment:
- MDP: 600A, main-lug, 6 main disconnect breakers, parallel 350kcmil
service conductors feeding each main lug
Would anything prevent a supply side interconnection in this scenario? (I
u
Of August Goers
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:37 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] supply side connection - Tap connector
recommendations
I don’t know about other parts of the country.
If we have a self contained revenue meter – ie the type that cuts off power to
the
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> *Subject:* Re: [
) tight in place on its
own, to eliminate the play and sag.
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf
Of Kirk Herander
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 3:45 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] supply side connection - Connectder
In Ve
I've seen all 3 options. This question actually comes up in the wiring
of sub panels, and out buildings as well. I find improperly bonded
wiring all the time that allows current to flow on the ground, because
Neutral was bonded at both ends, with an EGC also run in parallel(option
2 done inc
Mike.i may be wrongbut I think i am rightyou are limited by the
wire size feeding the supply and/or the transformer size which supplies the
service.depending on the physical location of the tap you may be limited
by the enclosure and the enclosure ratings as well
would love to hear
Kirpal,
That was always my interpretation as well. So in the case of a 400A
service, I can backfeed 400A when utilizing a supply side connection.
Others have thoughts on this?
- Mike
--
Michael Kelly
Project Manager / Project Engineer
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer ™
SolarFlair Energy, Inc
Going all the way up to the rating of the service might not be such a good
idea. The utility may use smaller wires for the service drop than you would
expect based on the ampacity tables in the NEC. Considering the example of a
400 A service:
- PG&E (local utility) requires 350 kcmil Aluminum cond
Sometimes utilities will set a max too- here in Florida the
investor-owned utilities have a rule that you take (d...@stc) x 0.85 to
get the "AC equivalent" size of the array. That size then can't exceed
90% of the service rating. Not sure if this is an issue in other states.
Scott McCalmont wr
rving utility with larger systems.
Bill.
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Scott
McCalmont
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 3:30 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Interconnections - Maximum Bac
Wrenches,
I am tasked with reviewing an installation by a licensed electrician in
Vermont and would like help with the following:
Grid-tied PV system with battery back-up. AC point of connection is a supply
side tap (done on customer side of utility meter ) then traveling 5 feet of
#2 THHWN
Dave,
OK, here's my shot at this. Your mileage may vary. I think 240.86(A) applies
here. Unless the CB in the Xantrex XW has a higher interrupt ratting (AIC) than
the available fault current from that supply side tap and the CB is so marked
(240.83(C), a disconnect using appropriate current limi
I would add the following NEC article relevant to services:
230.91 Location. The service overcurrent device shall be an integral
part of the service disconnecting means or shall be located
immediately adjacent thereto.
Fifteen feet isn't "immediately adjacent."
Regards,
Scott
Scott McCalmont, P
This brings up a related question, that I can't seem to find an NEC answer to:
How do we calculate the available fault current, for picking our AIC rating?
I used to always throw 20,000 amps AIC rating fuses and breakers for large
battery banks, but on grid, it seems we would have to know things
rvice to Overcurrent protection.
Darryl
--- On Sun, 3/28/10, Scott McCalmont wrote:
> From: Scott McCalmont
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
> To: "RE-wrenches"
> Date: Sunday, March 28, 2010, 9:22 PM
> I would add the following NEC article
I have always thought it was the same calculation as the Fault current as
calculated in NFPA 70E. but I will ask some one whom I respect.
Darryl
--- On Sun, 3/28/10, R Ray Walters wrote:
From: R Ray Walters
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
To: "RE-wre
Behalf Of Dave Palumbo
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 10:53 AM
To: 'Wrench List'
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
Wrenches,
I am tasked with reviewing an installation by a licensed electrician in
Vermont and would like help with the following:
Looks like your question is answered but something else to look out for-
this is pretty straight-forward for batteryless systems but for
battery-backup and a line-side tie, you're adding a big load to the
service conductors for battery charging and pass-through current to
critical loads. If you
t.com<http://www.luminalt.com/>
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[re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Bill Brooks
[billbroo...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 10:04 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: Re: [RE-
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Cell: 707-321-2937
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From: Bill Brooks
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Sun, March 28, 2010 10:04:22 PM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
Dave,
All line side connections must
have
Nick-
Just downsize the main breaker. For example, a 200 amp panel w/ a 200 amp main
breaker could be reduced to a 150 amp main breaker to allow for more solar to
be connected. You need to calculate for the 120% rule.
Eric R. Andrews
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
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From: Eric Andrews
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Tue, March 30, 2010 10:25:45 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
Nick-
Just
downsize the main breaker. For example,
a 200 amp panel w/ a 200
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From: Eric Andrews
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Tue, March 30, 2010 10:25:45 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
Nick-
Just downsize the main breaker. For example, a 200 amp panel w/ a 200 amp
main breaker could be reduced to a 150 amp main breake
n the main service panel that
can be fed from the backup load panel.
Steven Lawrence
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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:13:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: Nick Soleil
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
f Of Steven
Lawrence
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:54 AM
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
Why can't you do a line side tap and downsize the main breaker? Use a 60A
main disconnect for the line side tap, and use a 60A mai
n Lawrence
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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:24:17 -0700
From: "Hans Frederickson"
To: "'RE-wrenches'"
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
Message-ID: <71328cbb96b745889f63e627c93e8...@frederickson.local>
Content-Type: text/
wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Steven
Lawrence
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 11:04 AM
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
230.80
"Where the service disconnecting means consists of more than one switch or
Sent: Wed, March 31, 2010 9:19:48 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
We
recommend to the customer to upgrade their service if it’s not adequate
(old/outdated/too small). In the
grand scheme of things, that’s a small add-on. Whenever there’s a questionable
in
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Nick Soleil
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:15 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
I feel confident that the load will not be over 80 Amps at any time, and
therefore do not think
n a client.
Steven Lawrence
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:39:32 -0700
From: "Hans Frederickson"
To: "'RE-wrenches'"
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
Message-ID: <3ee2af007f5d4ebe96831c2254b5e...@frederickson.local>
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rom the backup load panel.
Steven Lawrence
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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:13:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: Nick Soleil
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
Message-ID: <342120.66732...@web44904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; ch
Seconded! AMEN.
Dick Ratico
Solarwind Electric
--- You wrote:
Steven,
A Line Side Tap, by nature, allows us 100% of the Service Entrance Conductor
Ampacity. This typically ~equals Main Breaker rating, but is regardless of
the Main Breaker rating or size of Loads, it's about the conductor. NEC
Behalf Of Ryan LeBlanc
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:29 PM
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection
Steven,
A Line Side Tap, by nature, allows us 100% of the Service Entrance Conductor
Ampacity. This typically ~equals Main Breaker r
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff
Oldham
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 12:14 PM
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed
I just had my proposal for a supply side tap (between meter and main) of
on a residential system
12:14 PM
> To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed
>
>
>
> I just had my proposal for a supply side tap (between meter and main) of
> on a residential system rejected by the inspector (CA) because he wants
> a letter from the serv
> From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
> [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Oldham
> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 12:14 PM
> To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed
>
> I just had my propo
Thanks for the input Jeff. This is a basic small Meter/Main (100A) only. The
feeder leaves the main and runs about 200' to the house. Removing the short
jumper leads from the meter socket and routing them to another panel and then
back again to the Main seems like far more modification to the pa
n business.
Brian Teitelbaum
ASE Solar
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Oldham
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:14 AM
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed
I j
Using a separate J-box is key. Even better (and cleaner) than Polaris are
NSI distribution blocks in your J-box. The inspector will appreciate the
maximum integrity. This does usually require replacing service or feeder
conductors, but it is a rock solid method for code, utility and difficult
in
Another option is to install a gutter between the meter and the zinsco
panel. This will require pulling the meter or having the utility disconnect
the service for a short period of time..essentially the gutter is the
junction box. looks good and gives you options for adding a replacement to
y, June 17, 2010 9:14 AM
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed
I just had my proposal for a supply side tap (between meter and main) of on a
residential system rejected by the inspector (CA) because he wants a letter
from the service panel manu
Thanks all for the good feedback. A service upgrade to this flush mount
meter/main is beyond what the owner cares to spend as it is a major project
being it is in a wall that is extremely crowded both structurally and
electrically. There is no way to get between the meter and main w/o any
modif
Jeff,
I'm guessing that the document your AHJ saw or is referring to is here, and
might help you prepare for the meeting with the AHJ:
http://www.ul.com/global/documents/corporate/aboutul/publications/newsletters/electricalconnections/april10.pdf
I got wind of this document from John Wiles, and
I'm not sure I'm seeing where the wires are
running, but it looks like it could be a ground fault detection arrangement.
At 04:39 PM 7/10/2014, you wrote:
Wrenches,
One of our customers has a utility meter CT
cabinet ahead of his main disconnect - please see attached image.
I have never see
Insulated taps are for voltage.
L1 is forward, L2 backward, so as to measure total current in both legs
with one CT.
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 4:39 PM, Corey Shalanski <
cshalan...@joule-energy.com> wrote:
> Wrenches,
>
> One of our customers has a utility meter CT cabinet ahead of his main
> di
But, they are bonding their neutral tap to the casing with #14 wire. Can't
be right.
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 6:49 PM, Chris Mason
wrote:
> Insulated taps are for voltage.
> L1 is forward, L2 backward, so as to measure total current in both legs
> with one CT.
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 4
We just went through a similar scenario connecting between a 600A main
breaker and five subpanels that were tapped off conductors in a wiring
trough. In this case it was a load side interconnection, so the 120% rule
applied. We tapped the conductors in the trough and went to our solar
fusible disco
Hi Folks,
We have a job requiring a supply side connection. Wondering if anyone
could share some makes and models for connectors connecting to the wires
between a main meter and the main breakers in the electrical panel.
Ideally it would be able to be done hot.
I am also looking into the ConnectDe
Ilsco has some great options. See:
https://www.platt.com/CutSheets/Ilsco/Ilsco-InsulationPiercingConnectors-CatalogPage.pdf
Matt
Matthew Partymiller
Solar Energy Solutions LLC
(877) 312-7456
m...@solar-energy-solutions.com
On Tue, May 10, 2016 1:27 pm, Kirpal Khalsa wrote:
> Hi Folks,
> We hav
Matt...Thank you!!! That is what I was after.They are ordered and on
their way.
Cheers!
Sunny Regards,
Kirpal Khalsa
Oregon LRT#25
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
Oregon Solarworks LLC
www.oregonsolarworks.com
541-299-0402
On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 10:45 AM, Matt Partymiller <
This is what we use - we keep a selection in the van for difficult jobs.
Insulation Piercing Connector 2/0-10 AWG
Part #IPCS2001
Insulation Piercing Connector 2/0-10 AWG 2/0-4 Main, 10-14 AWG Tap, Dual
Rated AL9CU, Torque Limiting Nut
On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Kirpal Khalsa wrote:
> Hi F
Kirpal, I’m curious what the reason is for making the tap on an energized line.
Why not have the meter pulled? While insulation piercing taps are designed for
“hot work”, there use for that should be limited to tapping conductors that
have OCP, and aren’t under load, with generous working space,
In some jurisdictions and for some utilities, pulling the meter is a MAJOR
ordeal. Some jurisdictions require a "service change" permit on top of the
solar permit just to have the meter pulled. It also requires getting an
inspector out there at the perfect time to have it inspected so the the
utili
Yes, “I get” that there is inconvenience in coordinating with the utility and
inspectors, permitting, and power disruption. In my world that’s just a given
part of the process. Of course there are circumstances where disconnecting a
utility supply is nearly unavoidable, for instance, certain in
Hi ShastaThank you for the reminder. Safety first as they say!! Jason
hit the nail on the headCoordinating with the local utility and
inspector is what caused us to go the route of the insulation piercing taps
in the first placeWe also considered the ConnectDer meter collar.I
am su
Hi Kirpal,
Sounds like you are well informed but I thought I'd throw this in just in
case. In Xcel Energy territory in Colorado they specifically prohibit
piercing taps for solar installations. I'm not sure why, but you may want
to run it by the utility in case there happens to be some solar spe
Mac,
Is this a utility or AHJ prohibition? In most jurisdictions we work in
(not CO) the utilities prohibit taps in the meter base but take no
responsibility for conductors once they leave the meter base.
Matt
On Wed, May 11, 2016 11:44 am, Mac Lewis wrote:
> Hi Kirpal,
>
>
> Sounds like you a
Hi Matt,
It is a utility requirement not an AHJ requirement, but you might be right
that they are just prohibited in the meter can. I can't find the specific
wording in the metering standard at the moment.
On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 9:47 AM, Matt Partymiller <
m...@solar-energy-solutions.com> wrote
Don't kill the messenger. I just answered your "why" question.
In Florida the "installer" (a licensed solar contractor) must subcontract
the AC interconnection to a licensed Electrical Contractor if the company
is not directly qualified by one. The "installer" would be wise to
subcontract that wor
:* Wednesday, May 11, 2016 9:11 AM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] supply side connection - Tap connector
recommendations
Don't kill the messenger. I just answered your "why" question.
In Florida the "installer" (a licensed solar contractor) must subcontract
th
They are also prohibited by AEP Ohio.
At 11:44 AM 5/11/2016, you wrote:
Hi Kirpal,
Sounds like you are well informed but I thought
I'd throw this in just in case. In Xcel Energy
territory in Colorado they specifically prohibit
piercing taps for solar installations. I'm not
sure why, but
We are installing a 8kW grid tied PV system for a commercial client. There
is an auto start generator on the premises, therefore we will be utilizing a
supply side AC point of connection. Inverter is an SMA SB8000. System owner
plans on adding to system in the next few years. We are designing for
Dave,
I think you are reading the output current for 277V. The spec sheet lists AC
max output at 240V as 7700W and 32A. If you take that number at face value,
you can still just use a 40A breaker. If you do the math based on their
listed output (7700W/240V=32.1A * 1.25 = 40.1A), you might need to
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dave Palumbo
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hes-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dave Palumbo
> Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 9:15 PM
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> We are installing a 8kW grid tied PV system for a commercial client.
un...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jason
Szumlanski
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 4:05 AM
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Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side connection to a dedicated panel
That sounds right, which means that the existing wiring between the service
disconnect and the transfer switch may
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We are installing a 8kW grid tied PV sy
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