[RE-wrenches] Alternative to Enphase Raw Q Cable

[Nick Soleil]

Hi Jason,


Sorry for the trouble sourcing this cable.  This Q-12-RAW-300 cable does use DG cable which is based upon the cable specifications of TC-ER, but is a different cable.  We are currently backlogged about a month on that cable, since demand has exceeded our expectations.  I'd recommend that you get the order in with your distributor, now.  I'll call you directly about a possible short-term solution to your problem.


You can use the Raw Cable in conjunction with the Field Wireable connectors for transitions between roofs and arrays.  We've detailed the installation applications in our IQ Planning Guide here: https://enphase.com/en-us/support/technical-brief-planning-iq-microinverter-system


I'm also attaching a photo of the cable and connectors in use.




Cordially,

Nick Soleil

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Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 3:04 PM
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Alternative to Enphase Raw Q Cable


My supplier can't seem to get their hands on this bare cable, which I see as pretty essential/helpful to an efficient installation for Enphase's IQ system. The tech brief notes that the Type DG cable is based on the Type TC-ER construction. There is 12/2 flat TC-ER cable available out there, but it appears they are all 7 strand rather than 19 strand conductors in the Type DG cable. I'm assuming using 7 strand TC-ER cable would violate the listing for the field wirable connectors from Enphase, so I hesitate to go down this road. The Q cable pricing is high, but there's no substitute for doing it right.

Anyone using an acceptable alternative/substitute to the Raw Q cable? Or you can email me directly with a source with available stock.

Thanks,



J
ason Szumlanski
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