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    EMT Conduit Into Main Panel

    So in the example on my first post since they routed flex on the exterior they likely did the same inside the wall right? Is this acceptable since it AC power at this point? In the example below you're saying they went straight through the wall to an LB, then went down behind the panel and...
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    EMT Conduit Into Main Panel

    I've got my DC conduits run down to my SolarEdge inverter, now I need to run my AC wires from the inverter into the main service panel. The inverter and main service panel are right next to each other, the main panel is recessed into the house (stucco). I was planning on running EMT out of the...
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    EMT, J Box Attachment to PV Rail

    Thank you for posting the picture it is really hard to find pictures of the racking, grounds, conduit, and junction boxes before the panels are put on. What did you end up using? I see that Ironridge sells a quick mount junction box but it is pricey for what it is. In you picture it almost...
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    Mono Perc vs Monocrystalline - Canadian Solar Panels

    I was playing around with the layout last night and the CSR actually works better allowing me to fit 2 more panels. The deal I'm looking at is for a pallet of 30 and I was originally looking at a 28 panel layout. So I would have the panels to add the extra 2, given that it seems like the way...
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    Mono Perc vs Monocrystalline - Canadian Solar Panels

    Thanks is that just based on the price difference?
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    Mono Perc vs Monocrystalline - Canadian Solar Panels

    I'm deciding between two panels for my project, I already have approved building permits and PG&E interconnection agreement (need to be careful about what I change). I submitted the Canadian Solar CS3N-390MS, however it looks like pricing is much better on the Canadian Solar CSR-390MS. I'm...
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    Tile Hook - Rails for Landscape Panels

    Just thought I'd update in case anyone runs into this scenario in the future, I contacted Ironridge for support. If you want to run your rack in the North-South direction (parallel to the rafters) you cannot use the Ironridge Tile Hook, you need to use the Qbase Universal Tile mount.
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    Tile Hook - Rails for Landscape Panels

    I'm working on my rail and support bracket layout. I have my permit approved using Ironridge standard details for an S-Tile roof. I plan to use the Ironridge tile hook and Ironridge XR100 rails. For the portrait layout panels and the rails running left to right it is pretty straight forward...
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    CA PG&E Interconnect Application Questions -Sol-Ark 15K

    I'm working on filling out my application online right now but I got stuck entering in the equipment after the inverter and solar panel section, it asks you to put in the AC disconnect under variances. The only options seem to be external disconnects, I was planning to use a breaker inside by...
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    Disconnect Location (PG&E)

    You need to have signage telling PG&E where to go including a map if it is not accessible so that if they go to do work on your meter they can power it down. It seems you are at a minimum missing the required signage on your main panel outside the house to let PG&E know that you have an...
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    CA PG&E Interconnect Application Questions -Sol-Ark 15K

    What is the form number that you are filling out to me it looks like you need to submit 79-1151B to lock into NEM 2.0, but there is also 79-1151A but that requires 791151B and a copy of the final signed approved building permit. My understanding is you do not need the building permit to lock...
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    200A Main Service Panel - 10kw Grid Tied System?

    The payback is significant for me he here in California with the current Net Energy Metering (NEM) 2.0 rate plans that I want to get locked into, my payback period is about 5 years right now. If I wait until the new NEM 3.0 comes in to effect in April my payback period will be over double that...
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    200A Main Service Panel - 10kw Grid Tied System?

    I do have 240v, I was confused looking at the spec sheet as I noted above my mistake... Thank you for the input on de-rating that is what I suspected I'd have to do, I'll look into the 150 amp mains and see if they are easier for me to source. I want the larger inverter for full capacity, I am...
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    200A Main Service Panel - 10kw Grid Tied System?

    Jay, thanks! I'm going grid tied since I want to sell back excess power generation, this is for my home not a commercial system. Looks like I confused the 208v and 220v, I was thinking 208 was 2 phase power without the neutral and 220 was 3 phase with a neutral. I am in the California Bay...
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    200A Main Service Panel - 10kw Grid Tied System?

    Any help is appreciated, let me know if more information is needed. I want to install a residential 10kw grid tied system using a single SolarEdge SE11400H-US with no batteries. I have a main service panel w/ meter rated at 200 amps and 100 amp sub-panel inside the garage. My understanding is...
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    Main Disconnect Redundancy?

    I've been looking around a installations local to me and it seems that most do not have an external disconnect box and the disocnnect is located inside the main panel. See the attached system diagram where I have an AC disconnect box and a disconnect in the main panel, it seems these are...
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    Conduit and Wire - Roof Mount

    Thank you that is what I was looking for.
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    Conduit and Wire - Roof Mount

    I'm working on the permit drawings for my 10kw roof mounted system grid tied system with no batteries. I was originally designing a ground mount system which was simpler in regards to the wiring and conduit since all the panels were mounted together. I've switched to a roof mounted system now...
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