[RE-wrenches] Ilsco SGB bonding lug

Jason Szumlanski jason at fafcosolar.com
Mon Aug 27 13:00:54 PDT 2012


Grounding rods that are UL467 listed don't necessarily list outdoor rated
as a specification. That is implied I believe.

You probably wouldn't need these lugs for those indoor PV modules. :)

I like the looks of that lug. However, I've been using WEEBs too long to go
back now.

Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar



On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 3:49 PM, benn kilburn <benn at daystarsolar.ca> wrote:

> Wrenches,
>
> What is your take on this product from Ilsco?  It appears to be a good
> option for bonding module frames and has been suggested by a distributor
> for bonding rails as well….  But industry best practice has steered us away
> from using aluminum lugs in favour of tin-plated copper lugs.
>
> SGB SOLAR GRND BND<http://ilsco.com//ProductsDetail.aspx?kfjkff=0kMVXKLlROO4l5EwarhvPw%3d%3d&fjjfhjhj=nFBt62Axh6IhPmrswva0nAkQKTu46vPAzpM1xJdnS3Y%3d>
> SGB-4 <http://ilsco.com//TechnicalDrawing//G1040.pdf>
>
> The info on the linked page does not state 'rated for outdoor use' but it
> does mention "Tested to ASTM B117-09 for operating in a salt spray (fog)
> environment"  Would this not imply 'outdoor use'?
>
> Benn
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