Power System Mounting Plates [RE-wrenches]

[Christopher Freitas - OutBack Power]

> I like the idea of using plywood with a nonconductive, fireproof
> material over the top like 5/8 drywall for mounting. I would bet 
> that would provide adequate fire rating to the plywood plus be much > 
> easier to work with and IMO safer than a sheet metal conductor. > 

Not sure of why people are concerned about mounting system electrical 
components to a metal mounting plate - I always want to ensure that all 
of the component's metal enclosures are bonded together - in fact it is 
a NEC requirement to ground all of the enclosures together.  Using a 
metal back plate makes this easier to achieve and is more robust than a 
bunch jumper wires and terminals IMHO.  When it includes prepuched holes 
for the components being used in the right places - the saved time can 
easily "pay" for the cost of the mounting plate.    

As far as making your own metal/plywood plate or buying a premade 
product - it depends on how much you value your time and the quality you 
want the final installation to present.  Plywood isn't free and neither 
is your time ...  and having a system look good can make the critical 
difference when a picky electrical inspector arrives.  

Christopher Freitas
OutBack Power Systems, Inc.
cfreitas at outbackpower.com  www.outbackpower.com
Tel 360 435 6030  Arlington WA USA

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