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There are issues with some combiner boxes, when the fuse holders are
opened under load. The current can (reportedly) make a continuous
arc across the contacts. This is true for the higher voltages, for
grid tie inverters, and would be true for AC coupled off grid
systems. Maybe 100 V would not be an issue. <br><br>
At 10:51 PM 6/7/2009, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Kent:<br><br>
That is, if you put the screw in! I approve of the new Outback
combiner that is equipped with a dead-front.<br><br>
William<br><br>
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At 06:27 PM 6/7/2009, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">William,<br><br>
I believe most combiner boxes don't qualify as a disconnect device
because it takes a screw driver to open them before you can turn anything
off. <br><br>
Kent Osterberg<br>
Blue Mountain
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