DC GFCI [RE-wrenches]

[graham at solarexpert.com]

It appears that GFI's tripping may become one of the most common PV
service calls and that finding the fault location is difficult (time
consuming).  What we need is a meter or tool that can reliably display
how many feet from the GFI the fault is located.  I am told that some
homeowners either defeat bathroom circuit GFI's or replace them with
standard breakers when service calls become a nuisance.  I wonder what
percentage of PV homeowners in the future will eliminate GFI's as the
least expensive remedy for making systems operational.  Does anyone know
of a device available at this time that helps locate ground faults and
arc faults?

Graham Owen
GO Solar

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