[RE-wrenches] Transformerless inverters require special plug leads on the PV modules, right?

[Brian Crise]

The NEC requires PV wire in 690.35(D).  If you are using  
transformerless inverters, you should also take a look at the other  
requirements of 690.35.
Regards,
Brian

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On Feb 25, 2010, at 11:16 AM, Marv Dargatz wrote:

> Ungrounded (transformerless) systems require PV wire, not USE2.  PV  
> wire is listed under the ZKLA category at UL.  Go to the UL  
> certifications page ( http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.html 
>  ) and enter ZKLA in the "UL Category Code" box for a list of  
> approved manufacturers.
>
>  See ya!
>
> Marv
> 707 763-4784  x7016
>
>
> toddcory at finestplanet.com wrote:
>>
>> USE2
>>
>> Todd
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:54am, "Mick Abraham" <mick at abrahamsolar.com 
>> > said:
>>
>>
>> ...and...the next time I buy #10 sunlight resistant wire for making  
>> up my own plug extensions...should I buy a more exotic wire type  
>> and how do I know what will work?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Mick Abraham, Proprietor
>> www.abrahamsolar.com
>>
>> Voice: 970-731-4675
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