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Combiner Ground

Siemens GF222NA Safety Switch. Works good, lasts long time, APPROVED FOR USE UNDER LOAD THOUSANDS OF TIMES. ;)

Mine is small, like my system. They make them big too.
Things to look at when selecting one would be DC volts, Amps, Fused vs Non-Fused, number of poles.

More than one ground rod is NOT GOOD. You will be an old man, like me before you figure this grounding thing out.
You speak truth sir… even the experts can’t seem to come to a workable plan on the grounding topics… I too plan on just disconnecting major items when lightning comes a callin.. Im old too and don’t go far anymore …and it gives me somthing to look forward to doing . pull the lever.. go inside wait it out … turn it back on….simple.
 
So when I get around to grounding my solar panels it will be to an 8 foot driven ground rod Not to my household main ground!
I have changed my thoughts on this, If lightning strikes the panels it will go to the ground rod. Lightning protection systems use ground rods and high points to direct strikes to the multiple driven grounds. I will take my chances on my 60 volt DC solar feed and electrocution.
 
Here are the pics you wanted to see. Hope it helps. I am asking around right now about bonding in the All In One. Look for that one as well.
I know I'm a little late to this thread. I checked out your system schematic, and it is almost identical to my set up. 12x 100W panels (3S4P), 3000W AIO, number & amp hours of batteries, etc. The only difference I can see is your battery configuration. But the wire sizes are what caught my eye. Is your setup for 24V at 200aH or 48V at 100aH?
 
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