[RE-wrenches] Static shock

[RE Ellison]

Just wondering, does it happen at night ? Also, is the array grounded?
Dry ground is a tough one and concrete is an insulator.

Bob Ellison

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Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 8:57 PM
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Static shock

Hi all,

Here is a new question. 
I believe it's static electricity. 

System:  standalone 2 x 44voc  165 watt modules in parallel Powering a pump
sq flex( yea installer didn't do it right) dry ground. 
No batteries or any other power in the area, no LCB or other electronics. 
Pole mount, dpw in concrete with galvy pole Wires are not attached to pole/
rack in any way It's been very low humidity 5-10%, with 10-20 mph wind No
rain totally dry

Here is what happened. 
Person with one hand touched pole and and other hand touched the USE-2
insulated wire from the modules, got way shocked. Checked the wire no cracks
etc and again 44voc max

Happened a second time, but this time his sleeve brushed the pole while he
was moving the wires, again shocked. 

Again, I think it's static as I have no other explanation. This kind of
weather is unknown where I live. I now live in a true desert vs a rain
forest and never moved. 

Thoughts?

Thanks

Jay

Peltz power 


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