Lockable Disconnect. [RE-wrenches]

[jay peltz]

Hi All,

The cheapest is to use a non fused standard 3R lever type disconnect. Meets code, and since you are
back feeding a breaker anyway you don't need any more protection.

Jay Peltz
Redway CA

"Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection" wrote:

> A lockable 60A Rainproof Safety Switch should be acceptable. They
> will want access to it at any time, so in a garage that may be locked
> probably won't cut it. I don't think they can REQIRE you to put it
> right next to the meter, but it makes sense from a lineman's point of
> view. (on the other hand, they can probably do whatever they damn
> well please and get away with it) Such is the mindset and clout of a
> monopoly.
> The 70A CB that Bob suggests probably won't do. They want something
> designed to switch under load (even though the Trace will have
> disconnected from the grid long ago) and while a CB will do that, it
> ain't what it's intended for.
> good Luck, Bob-O
>
> >
> >How about a 70 amp AC disconnect with a lockable cover? The one I have here
> >is a 70 amp, #Q02-4L70S (Sq D)
>
> Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection
> PO Box 203, Hornbrook, CA 96044
> 800.945.7587 fax 530-475-3401
> www.electronconnection.com
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