[RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

[Maverick Brown [Maverick Solar]]

Try using ferrules:

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Phoenix-Contact/3200315/?qs=Hp4IEBVVqKI9
npAWQtu7Sg%3d%3d

Strip the wire and insert into the ferrule, crimp with terminal crimper and
then insert into the larger lug.

Good luck,

Maverick


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-----Original Message-----
From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Carl Adams
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 6:23 PM
To: RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

Wrenches,

We often use a conventional 100A meter base and analog meter as an
independent metering system for inverter output.  These meters typically
have a minimum conductor size of #6 AWG.  For smaller systems the inverter
output conductors are smaller than #6 AWG.  We have upsized the conductors
to match the meter base requirement, but this adds expense.  I am looking
for other suggestions for resolving this.

With Regards
Carl Adams
SunRock Solar
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