Thanks William and Daryl,<br><br>Here is Auroras backfeed stipulation from the installation manual:<br><br>"Installation and Operator’s Manual Page 98 of 108<br><br>(PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-OUTD-x-US Rev: 2.1)<br><br><b>8.5 Input Source Backfeed Current</b><br>
<br>PVI-4.2(3.6, 3.0)-OUTD-x-US Grid Tied Inverters are provided with two separate and<br>consecutive power stages:<br><br>• Booster Stage (DC-DC converter) connected to DC Input Terminals.<br>• Inverter Stage (DC-AC converter) connected to AC Output Grid Terminals.<br>
<br>The Booster Stage is provided with forward diodes that allows the current (power)<br>flow only from DC Input terminals towards Inverter (Output) Stage.<br>In case of any fault on Inverter Stage, these diodes avoid any back-feed current<br>
phenomena towards input terminals.<br><br>In case of fault of the forward diode, the corresponding booster MOSfet goes<br>immediately and permanently in short circuit state and it avoids any current<br>propagation form output to input terminals.<br>
<br>Abnormal Fault tests conducted during UL1741 qualification show also that these type<br>of faults produce the opening of internal grid disconnect relays and cause the external<br>AC CB protection devices to trip, preventing any power flow from the grid.<br>
<br>In conclusion for PVI-4.2(3.6, 3.0)-OUTD-x-US-y models it is not possible to have<br>any single fault responsible of Input source back-feed current flow. For these models<br>the Back-feed current into DC Source is negligible."<br>
<br>According to this, the inverter will not backfeed even under most fault conditions. My biggest concern is the four independent strings shorting together somehow. I guess technically 4 strings of 8A for a total of 32A doesn't exceed the ampacity of 10AWG XHHW-2....until you derate it for roof temps. <br>
<br>So whats the consensus?<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Eric Thomas<br>Solar Epiphany LLC<br>(206) 919-3014<br><a href="http://www.solarepiphany.com" target="_blank">www.solarepiphany.com</a><br><br>