Source of Battery Bus Bars [RE-wrenches]

[Randy Brooks]

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Bob,

Check the Ilsco catalog and look at the "power distribution block"  
LDA or LDB, and the "insulated multi-tap connectors" PED-CP.  Those  
look like readily available, UL listed options for a ready made bus  
bar alternative.

take care,

Randy Brooks
Brooks Solar, Inc.
Solar Power for People
140 Columbia View
Chelan, WA  98816
509-682-9646
info at BrooksSolar.com
www.BrooksSolar.com

On Nov 8, 2006, at 11:03 PM, Bob Clark wrote:

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> Wrenches:
>
> Everywhere I turn, it is stated that, rather than connecting  
> parallel strings of batteries (when you are forced to use more than  
> one string) in a daisy-chain fashion, these parallel strings should  
> be connected to a bus bar so that equal lengths of charging (and  
> discharging) circuits are created.  Also, this allows for just one  
> cable to run from the battery bank to the battery disconnect switch  
> (and the other to the negative bus.  A good idea.
>
> Problem:  Heretofore, I have been unable to locate a source of  
> manufactured bus bars that are heavy duty for such battery  
> applications.  Are there any commercial sources of "approved"  
> battery bus bars?  Where do I find such battery bars?  Especially  
> ones that an electrical inspector will approve.  Must one have a  
> local metal fabricator make these and hope the inspector does not  
> freak at their use?  It this is the case, what are the general  
> specifications for such fabricated bus bars?  I can probably figure  
> out these specs, but if someone has any they have worked-up, I  
> would be grateful to see them.
>
> Thanks for your suggestions.
>
> Bob Clark
> SolarWind Energy Systems, LLC
> bclark at solar-wind.us<mailto:bclark at solar-wind.us>
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