[RE-wrenches] Enphase Enpower Smart Switch as service disconnect

[Nick Soleil]

Hey Jason,

Yes, you can install the Enpower prior to the storage system.  You will just need to leave the Enpower in Manual Bypass mode.


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Yeah, I know it's service rated here, but I wanted to make sure it would work functionally. I guess it's no different than a service rated generator ATS in that you can install the ATS without the generator and just have it there for future use.

Thanks all for the feedback.

Jason Szumlanski



On Fri, Sep 10, 2021, 2:01 PM Eric Smiley <eric at vecoop.ca<mailto:eric at vecoop.ca>> wrote:
The spec sheet indicates it is rated as Service Equipment in the US but not in Canada. :-(

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On Fri, 10 Sept 2021 at 10:51, Jason Szumlanski <jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com<mailto:jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com>> wrote:
Yes, I plan to install both a main breaker and a load breaker because both will be necessary in my ultimate design. I don't plan on installing an Envoy at this time. So I can't do any of the commissioning tasks.

I will let you know how it goes.

On Fri, Sep 10, 2021, 12:50 PM Rebekah Hren <rebekah.hren at gmail.com<mailto:rebekah.hren at gmail.com>> wrote:
I don't see why not, I have one I'm experimenting with in my garage now and it passes power through the bus prior to commissioning. I would make sure to add the Eaton BR main breaker in the Enpower at whatever amperage required for a more trustworthy discontent than the relay manual switch. It doesn't come with any breakers.

You could also commission it as a single device, perhaps? The app lets you add devices later.
Let us know if you try it!
Rebekah

On Fri, Sep 10, 2021, 7:57 AM Jason Szumlanski <jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com<mailto:jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com>> wrote:
Does anyone know if you can use the Smart Switch as a simple service disconnect if not installing solar and batteries now and have it work out of the box without any commissioning?

I have a client building a new house and they are going to add solar and batteries after the certificate of occupancy is issued. I want to get the Smart switch installed as a service disconnect so I don't have to pull the meter later. I assume I can trust use the load side lugs to feed the main distribution panel in the home.

Jason Szumlanski
Florida Solar Design Group
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