GRID-CONNECT at the utility meter [RE-wrenches]

Fri Apr 9 15:58:33 PDT 2004

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Tom,

Use a UL Listed tap connector into a fused disconnect switch. It's not a
solar special thing, it's industry standard. Put the fused disconnect
within 10' (if I remember the NEC right). Need to size the wire for the
tap per NEC, etc. Look up "service tap" in the NEC for reference. This
also avoids any NEC 690.64 issues.

Jeff Wolfe 
Global Resource Options

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From: Tom Lane, Energy Conservation Services [mailto:tom at ecs-solar.com] 
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 11:18 AM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: GRID-CONNECT at the utility meter [RE-wrenches]

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For new construction of a new home or building, I heard that schott or
somebody else was going to make a UL approved adapter just after the
utility meter that would enable us to connect there rather than running
back to the circuit breaker box and panel in the home.  Our local
utilities in Florida are allowed to require an A.C. disconnect for grid
connected systems which they insist must be put close to the utility
company's meter.  Does anyone have a solution for new construction for a
connection into a utility meter or just past the meter rather than
having to run all the way back into the home into the circuit breaker
box.  Is there something coming that will be UL approved to connect to
the meter can - any suggestions?
Gator Tom
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