Evolution of the Quick connect [RE-wrenches]

[John Raynes]

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I should add that my comments about future raceway products to meet the new 
NEC requirements assumed that, for all intents and purposes, J-Box modules 
are a thing of the past.  This is something I've complained as loud and as 
hard as anyone about.  I share William's hope for a resurgence, forced or 
otherwise, but I'm not counting on it at this point.

John Raynes

At 12:58 PM 1/14/2008 -0800, you wrote:

>Phil:
>
>Protecting wiring behind a PV array is easier than most folks realize.  We 
>have been using Solar World since they were Arco and, until just recently, 
>the modules all had j-boxes with 1/2" knockouts.  We covered our wiring 
>with conduit and developed techniques which allowed us to install 
>connectors onto non-metallic liquid tight in about 3 seconds.  Total cost 
>of materials is about $2.50 per module.
>
>Here is a link to a few photos that illustrate some of the concepts:
>http://mpandc.com/practices/Procedures/PV_wiring/PV_wiring.html
>
>We had arrangements to purchase Solar World modules with the J-boxes until 
>just recently, but now we are forced to use modules which do not allow us 
>to remove the USE cables.  We are now developing procedures to protect the 
>USE cables without the use of conduit since we no longer have knock-outs 
>to connect conduit to.  We are pretty much on-line for ground mounts as 
>pictured in the above link, and we are working out procedures for keeping 
>roof-mount wiring safer than other installers do.  This will be a market 
>niche for us capturing the high-end and safety conscious consumers.
>
>We are hoping advances in the NEC and local codes will force the 
>manufacturers to bring back the j-box.
>
>Please feel free to contact me off-list if anyone has questions.
>
>William Miller
>
>
>At 08:24 AM 1/14/2008, you wrote:
>
>>I think raceways for
>>PV conductors in accessible areas are a great idea -- I just don't know
>>how to accomplish it, realistically.
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>>
>>Phil Undercuffler


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