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William and Wrenches,<br><br>
The lack of room in the GSLC becomes much worse when using the factory
installed AC coupling "solution" using the Remote Operated
Circuit Breaker or ROCB. This takes up 3 breaker spaces plus puts two
relays under the breaker column. I had to change out the ROCB twice in
the one system I installed. <br><br>
The ROCB "solution" takes AC coupling, which is essentially
straight forward and complicates it exponentially. Plus the ROCB itself
is prone to failure, which could ruin a set of batteries. There are
numerous other <u>serious</u> problems with their approach. With
"solutions" like this one, who needs problems! <br><br>
Drake <br>
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At 02:52 PM 5/12/2016, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Wrenches:<br>
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The recent topic about bypass connections for the Radian is a very
pertinent issue for anyone designing a Radian system. The problem
is exacerbated by what I perceive is one poor design aspect of the GSLC
cabinet. <br>
<br>
I generally like the Radian series, including the GSLC. I do find
it puzzling that installers are expected to make connections to the rear
of panel mount circuit breakers. This has to be done blind and in
very tight quarters. This is further complicated by the
expectation that one will install AC <i>and</i> DC circuit breakers in
the same panel.<br>
<br>
We have tried leaving slack on the leads so the panel can be rotated, but
that leaves more lead length than the cabinet will handle. <br>
<br>
Our solution is to move all AC breakers out of the GSLC and into
adjacent, off-the-shelf load centers. <br>
<br>
We put the minimum PV breakers in the panel, located at the top for
maximum latitude on tilting the panel out for access. We also
pre-install the breakers in the panel in a bench vise with extra lead
length and install the panel as a unit, hopefully never requiring access
to the rear again.<br>
<br>
I applaud the GSLC as a decent product, but it does need improvement in
this area.<br>
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Sincerely,<br>
<br>
William Miller<br>
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