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<DIV><SPAN class=481101917-08022014><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>We
have used the Xantrex XW-PDP Power Distribution Panel (positions for 3 large DC
breakers + negative distribution). Combined with a custom steel gutter with
appropriate knockouts to stub conduit into the bottom of the Sunny
Island. Works well for a 3-stack. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=481101917-08022014><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=481101917-08022014><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Have
not yet used the midnite E-panel offerings and will strongly consider that for
next build. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=481101917-08022014><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=481101917-08022014><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Kevin</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org]<B>On Behalf Of
</B>william@millersolar.com<BR><B>Sent:</B> February 7, 2014 5:29
PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'RE-wrenches'<BR><B>Subject:</B> [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island
Battery Disconnects<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Friends:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>I am reworking an installation with 3 Sunny Island
inverters. The battery leads have no disconnecting means or OCP. I
have been looking for sensible hardware to provide this and I have found some
options. I am interested in any input on these or ideas I have not
discovered.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">1.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>SMA BATFUSE. I am having trouble deciding which
one is right for a 3 SI install. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">a.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>The B.003 appears to have fuse positions for the
positive and the negative leads. I am fairly darn certain I don’t want
fuses in the negative leads of a negative bonded system, and although this is
my first SI install, I am pretty sure this is negative bonded. Am I
missing something here? <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">b.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>The B.001 has only positions for two fuses as far as I
can see from the manual.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">c.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>So it looks like neither will work for me. Does
anyone have any experience and/or wisdom here?<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">2.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Midnite Solar E-panels:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">a.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>The regular panel has DC and AC components. I
want to control the AC elsewhere so I could order three slave units. The
Midnite unit mounts right under the inverter but I would prefer to have the
OCP closer to the batteries.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">3.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Outback:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">a.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>We could purchase an Outback FX1000 and install three
breakers in it.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">4.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Breaker Size:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">a.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>I have started to read the manual but I have yet to
find out what size breaker fuse is recommended. Have I just not found it
yet?<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">b.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><![endif]>Also, I have not found a specification for battery
cable size. Am I blind?<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Thanks in advance. I really appreciate the help I
receive here. I try to give as well as receive.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>William<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>