[RE-wrenches] Module grounding requirements

Drake Chamberlin drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org
Tue Jan 6 10:39:50 PST 2009


Hello Wrenches,

Where is the requirement that states that modules need to be grounded 
by means of Weeb clips, or grounded by wires connected to the 
modules?  Reviewing the code, I can't find the requirement in Section in 690.

If the issue is that the anodized aluminum frame can build up a 
coating, therefore must have additional grounding that penetrates 
that coating, it seems that star washers should be effective.   In a 
typical setup, a lug might be bolted to a module, with a star washer 
between the frame and the lug.  How is this going to be more 
effective than having two modules bolted together with a star washer between?

Is this a UL requirement?

Thanks,

Drake

Drake Chamberlin
Athens Electric
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