[RE-wrenches] Grounding

[Nick Soleil]

Wrenches:
    I use WEEB for Enphase,  WEEB lugs and jumpers for the rails, and WEEB for 
modules, except with SunPower, which uses the GBL-4DBT.  If the lug isn't bolted 
on, it probably isn't bonded. 

    The problem here is UL, not WEEB.  I do not share Augusts concerns.
    I still feel that the module manufacturers should be responsible for 
resolving the grounding and wire management issues.  However, I am not holding 
my breath.
    

 Nick Soleil
Project Manager
Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions, LLC
PO Box 657
Petaluma, CA 94953
Cell:   707-321-2937
Office: 707-789-9537
Fax:    707-769-9037




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From: Mark Frye <markf at berkeleysolar.com>
To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Sent: Tue, September 14, 2010 7:05:41 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Enphase inverters


I believe the AC GEC runs from; the point where the ungrounded  current carrying 
conductor is bonded to the enclosure of the service enterance  equipment; to the 
connection to the ground electrode system. Conductors that run  from the service 
enterance equipment, thru the premis to the Enphase are bonding  jumpers that 
are not required to be continuous.
 
Mark  Frye 
Berkeley Solar  Electric Systems 
303  Redbud Way 
Nevada  City,  CA 95959 
(530) 401-8024 
www.berkeleysolar.com  
 


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 From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org  
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of William  Miller
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 9:46 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Enphase  inverters

Friends:

According to the 2005 NEC 250.64(C), the GEC for an  AC system needs to be 
continuous without splices unless they are  irreversible.  I am not clear where 
this conductor starts and ends.   Is it from the ground buss in a sub-panel to 
the disconnect switch on the roof,  or to each inverter?

Also, non-reversible splices need to be listed for  use in grounding systems.  
Any suggestions on make and model of splices so  listed?

Any advise from those more experienced is much  appreciated.

William Miller


Please note new e-mail address and  domain:

William Miller 
Miller Solar
Voice  :805-438-5600
email: william at millersolar.com
http://millersolar.com
License No.  C-10-773985



      
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