Re: [RE-wrenches] Transformerless inverters require special plug leads on the PV modules, right?

2010-02-25 Thread Marv Dargatz
Ungrounded (transformerless) systems require PV wire, not USE2.  PV wire is listed under the ZKLA category at UL.  Go to the UL certifications page ( http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.html ) and enter ZKLA in the "UL Category Code" box for a list of approved

Re: [RE-wrenches] Transformerless inverters require special plug leads on the PV modules, right?

2010-02-25 Thread Brian Crise
The NEC requires PV wire in 690.35(D). If you are using transformerless inverters, you should also take a look at the other requirements of 690.35. Regards, Brian To contact Brian L Crise: Address: 16021 NE Airport Way Portland OR, 97230 Office Phone:(503) 262-9991 x.5054 Direct line:

[RE-wrenches] Transformerless inverters require special plug leads on the PV modules, right?

2010-02-25 Thread Mick Abraham
Hi, Mechanix~ Am I correct that the good ol' plug connector leads on many solar modules are non-compatible with transformerless grid-tie inverters? If so...which module mfrs have switched to the different type of wire and how can I be sure? Specifically, would the 2010 Sharp 230 polycrystal or

Re: [RE-wrenches] Transformerless inverters require special plug leads on the PV modules, right?

2010-02-25 Thread toddcory
USE2 Todd On Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:54am, Mick Abraham m...@abrahamsolar.com said: ...and...the next time I buy #10 sunlight resistant wire for making up my own plug extensions...should I buy a more exotic wire type and how do I know what will work? Thanks, Mick Abraham,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Transformerless inverters require special plug leads on the PV modules, right?

2010-02-25 Thread Darryl Thayer
. --- On Thu, 2/25/10, Mick Abraham m...@abrahamsolar.com wrote: From: Mick Abraham m...@abrahamsolar.com Subject: [RE-wrenches] Transformerless inverters require special plug leads on the PV modules, right? To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 12:54