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[Jason Szumlanski]

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style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">If that is the interpretation,
I don't see how the breakers are "readily accessible" in a SolaDeck
mounted anywhere, regardless of whether it is under a module. It
requires removal of four screws (using a tool) to access the breakers
inside the enclosure. It's all up to the AHJ. It has not been an issue
locally here. I can see how other jurisdictions may not
concur.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail_default"
style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">​One thing is for certain -
I would rather have ​the SolaDeck out of the elements (rain, heat).
Until an AHJ requires otherwise, I plan to continue this
practice.</div></div><div><br></div><div class="gmail_default"
style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">​I guess the can of worms is
open... :)​</div><br><br><div id="WISESTAMP_SIG_gmail_session"><div
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class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 10:20 AM, Drake <span
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The breakers in common commercially available outdoor breaker boxes are
for dry locations only, and the boxes are NEMA 3R. <br><br>
Mounting a breaker under a solar module could present a code problem, as
the breakers are not readily available.  <br><div class=""><br>
At 03:19 PM 4/24/2014, you wrote:<br>
</div><blockquote type="cite"><div class="">If you are mounting under panels
(which is my preference to keep it out of the elements and for
aesthetics), I still recommend the Soladeck. It accepts other DIN rail
mounted breakers... shop around...<br><br>
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Jason Szumlanski<br><div class=""><br>
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On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 4:48 PM, Kirpal Khalsa
<<a href="mailto:solarworks at gmail.com"
target="_blank">solarworks at gmail.com</a>>
wrote:<br>

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<dd>Friends,<br>

</dd><dd>I just discovered that Midnite Solar also has a 3 circuit combiner
mountable down to a 3/12 pitch for AC micros at 240VAC. Â They have a
fingered buss bar that has offsets to catch every other pole on the dual
pole breaker sets.....in addition it has their external lockable, visible
disconnect on the exterior of the box.......<br><br>

</dd><dd><div class="">So am discovering that there are options......I
will probably use the
midnite solar option as the breakers are a small fraction of the cost of
the breakers used int he Soladeck...<br>

</div></dd><dd><div class="">Thanks for all the help...<br>

</div></dd><dd>Cheers,<br><br>
<br>

</dd><dd>Sunny Regards,<br>

</dd><dd>Kirpal Khalsa<br>

</dd><dd><div class="">NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional<br>

</div></dd><dd>Renewable Energy Systems<br>

</dd><dd><a href="http://www.oregonsolarworks.com"
target="_blank">www.oregonsolarworks.com</a>
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</dd><dd><a href="tel:541-218-0201" target="_blank">541-218-0201</a> m<br>

</dd><dd><a href="tel:541-299-0402" target="_blank">541-299-0402</a> o<br><br>
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</dd><dd><div class="">On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 1:23 PM, Jason Szumlanski
<<a href="mailto:jason at fafcosolar.com"
target="_blank">jason at fafcosolar.com</a>>
wrote:<br>

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<dd>While the interior of a raceway in a wet location is considered a wet
location, the interior of a NEMA 3R enclosure is not.. The breakers need
not be listed for use in wet locations. That's the interpretation of all
area AHJs here, and there is tons of evidence to support this logical
conclusion (NM cable into exterior mounted NEMA 3R disconnects, switch
enclosures; NEMA 1 enclosures inside larger NEMA 3R enclosures,
etc.)<br><br>

</dd><dd><div class="">I hope I didn't just open a can or worms... :)<br><br>

</div></dd><dd>Jason Szumlanski<br><br>

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