PG&E with disconnect [RE-wrenches]

[Jay Peltz, Peltz Power]

HI Bill,

Thanks,

I had thought that but didn't have the current info.

Jay



Bill Brooks wrote:

> Jay,
>
> Here is the language directly from PG&E's Rule 21:
>
> "Visible Disconnect Required. The Producer shall furnish and install a
> manual
> disconnect device that has a visible break to isolate the Generating
> Facility
> from PG&E's Distribution System. The device must be accessible to PG&E
> personnel and be capable of being locked in the open position. Generating
> Facilities with Non-Islanding inverters totaling one (1) kVA or less are
> exempt from this provision."
>
> Nothing about 10' in here. That is a general rule of thumb that most
> utilities use. However, as in your case, the logistics of it can make the
> 10' rule very difficult or downright silly.
>
> Bill.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jay Peltz, Peltz Power [mailto:jay at asis.com]
> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 12:11 PM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: Re: PG&E with disconnect [RE-wrenches]
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> Thanks so much.  I am trying to get ahold of the person above Dave Orr.
>
> Since I do have the letter, I should be grandfathered if nothing else.
>
> It also seems as though ( from talking with some of their engineers) that
> they
> now have this hard 10' rule.  IE No disconnect will be more than 10' from
> the
> main service panel.
>
> However you state that there is nothing that requires it. I'm sure hoping
> that
> you are correct.
>
> Thanks.
>
> jay
>
> Bill Brooks wrote:
>
> > Jay,
> >
> > Is the second load center a 200-amp load center? If it is less, the
> > disconnect only needs to be large enough for the load center. If the
> second
> > load center is 200 amps, I would push PG&E on the original letter. There
> is
> > absolutely nothing that requires them to require you to put that
> disconnect
> > at the main disconnect. It is very common for a generator disconnect to be
> > located elsewhere on a premises with a plaque describing the location of
> the
> > disconnect. If they keep giving you a hassle, ask them to have Jeff Goh in
> > their protection department to give me a call (707-332-0761). I'd be happy
> > to discuss it with him.
> >
> > Bill.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jay Peltz, Peltz Power [mailto:jay at asis.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 8:50 PM
> > To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> > Subject: PG&E with disconnect [RE-wrenches]
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Wanted to let you know a current situation I've got.
> >
> > Intertie.
> >
> > Customer has 350' between main load center to the house with a second load
> > center on it.
> >
> > Before I started work I recieved a letter from PG&E  stating that it would
> > be
> > fine to locate the disconnect at the house with a placard at the MAIN
> > stating
> > where the house is etc and how to get to it etc.
> >
> > Both are easily located, they have to drive by the house to get to the
> > main/meter location.
> >
> > So now PG&E is demanding that we install a  disconnect  ( which would be a
> > 200
> > amp) at the main /meter location.  Which means a 200 amp 2 pole 3R box
> plus
> > all
> > the hassle of the hook ups, like the wires are now too short etc.
> >
> > Anybody have any ideas??
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > jay
> >
> > peltz power
> >
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