code advocate [RE-wrenches]

[Kurt Albershardt]

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Couldn't this be solved with the availability of a 100% rated 30A breaker?





--On Friday, November 03, 2006 9:26 AM -0800 "Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services" <toddcory at finestplanet.com> wrote:

>
> I could not agree more Jay.
>
> For example since it is physically impossible for a GVFX3648 to supply more than 30 continuous amps to the busbar, which is easily within the 120% acceptable limit, making everyone jump through hoops because of a poorly written code technicality about breaker size is absurd.
>
> Frankly, I don't care if the inverter connects through a 10,000 amp breaker, the inverter can only supply 30 amps. The 50 amp breaker size in this instance does not dictate what the inverter can supply, but what the inverter can use as a load. This is a prime example of a code rule that needs to change to match the REALITY of the electronics here. Making everyone tap into the feeder wires upstream of the 200 amp main, or downsizing the main breaker is the height of absurdity. It is like we are 
trying to find a problem (that does not exist) to correct, because of a poorly written code rule.
>
> This is where what Jay suggests would be beneficial. We don't need a code interpretor, but someone that will address the needs for code changes that match the physics involved.
> If the code is going to be respected it MUST coincide with reality.
>
> Todd
>
>
> Jay Peltz, Peltz Power wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi Allan,
>>
>> At the risk of stirring up trouble.
>>
>> It appears that we need a advocate in the PV industry not a code
>> interpreter.
>> Someone who will look at the situation and look for creative ways to
>> work with or push for change of the code instead of
>> grinding us down with it.
>>
>> And we need to get this done soon as we  are being held to different
>> standards, and it appears that no one is on our side.
>> ( look at the grounding issues for a big one, but just one)
>>
>> I would think such a person would be an EE, smart, creative and
>> diplomatic.
>> If we need to get a fund together to pay for such a position it would
>> be the cheapest money we've spent, and
>> I for one will happily pay.
>>
>> If I'm off base, my apologies  now.
>>
>> jay
















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