Ground fault [RE-wrenches]

[Christopher Freitas - OutBack Power]

matthew tritt wrote:
> Well explained! So, in the interest of preventing just a few fires, why 
> leave the choice of to protect, or not protect up to the buyer? If 
> they're cheap and effective, what's the harm in building them into the 
> controller?

I am glad you replied back in such a gracious manner - I took my 
medication today.... 

The only problem with installing the GFP into the PV controller is that 
is not always the best spot for them.  I prefer them to be co-located 
with the other disconnects in the system so it is fairly easy to notice 
if they trip off.  Also - some times there are many controllers in a 
system doing different things...  

We have looked at offering a small enclosure for our GFP but haven't had 
the time to do one yet.  I have seen a number of decent installs in 
Trace DC250s (with the handle out a side knockout - similar to the other 
side mounted breakers).  Its ironic that the OutBack GFP can be easily 
used in the Trace disconnect,  but the Trace PV-GFP can not.

We are looking at making a smaller / lower cost version of our PSDC 
enclosure for just two FX2000 / one SW inverter(s). Suggestions are 
always welcome at OutBack.  

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

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