AC disco Wiring? [RE-wrenches]

[keith]

Graham

I believe the wiring should be on top.  We always use the top for LINE
installations on disconnects.  Since the PV/inverter is technically the
source, and the utility is the "load", that's were I have been
accustomed to landing the wires.
NEC: 380-6C

Check the exception...!!

The electric meter should definitely be in the line/top position for the
main service.  I was spanked at the age of 20 from an electrical
inspector from that and will never forget it!

My 2 coconuts!

Keith Cronin
Island Energy Solutions
318 A Kuulei Road
Kailua, Hawaii 96734
808-262-3268 Tel
808-263-0338 Fax
www.islandenergy.net



-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Owen [mailto:graham at solarexpert.com] 
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 9:33 AM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: AC disco Wiring? [RE-wrenches]

>From looking at numerous PV installations I have noticed that the
wiring
of AC disconnects can be done in two different fashions.  Is it best to
land the wires from the inverter or the wires from the service panel on
the top of the switch?  I had been landing my wiring from the inverter
on top, but I think this may be incorrect, even though all systems have
passed inspection.  It now seems to me that the wires from the main
panel are always hot and should land on top?

Graham Owen
GO Solar Company

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