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I don’t mean the same as per new, but functionally, or essentially the same? I.e array is like a sub panel in that you just run the 2 conductors and the ground. Same tith a sub panel for a garage. One receives power, one sends power but they both conduct electricity and both have an EGC. BUT……...

Ahh, that’s what it,was. What about,adding an SPD? Then you can ground to the inverter. Both of the above examples makes sense to me. But I also get not wanting to ground EGC from array to inverter. In other words I’m confused again, lol. I was planning,to run each ECG seperately to one...

I’m still confused. 2nd rods,and aux rods are the same thing? Also….. ground rod at array, and rod at main service is not a good idea….. but 2nd rod at 2nd building (let’s say detached garage sub panel is needed……. Isn’t that the same situation?

You recommend (if I recal) the array EGC connected to the main GEC right? Tim has stated anything connected to grounding system becomes part of the grounding system (but I don’t know if Tim recommends that or not). Wouldn’t it be better to connect each EGC to a central ground busbar, instead...

What’s the difference between 2nd , and auxiliary rods? 2nd would be 1 at house, and one at second building? Auxiliary would the the 2nd of 2 ground rods (connected together) forming the grounded electrode?

Did you give any consideration to duck bill anchors? Cinderblocks…. Needed?

Seems kinda on the expensive side? I have much of the internals anyways. It WOULD provide a nice clean instal, but yikes.

Quality, price, service. Pick 2.

If you can accomadate a septic tank these toilets are not for you. Just put in a tank and have it pumped out. They are perfect for us (no grid no nothing, remote boat access,property).

Any issues with wind moving the array, or tipping it?

Just wondering why you left the 2 x 6’s @ 6 feet and not cut them down to 40”? Do you find 4 casters enough? Any sag in the middle?

Not worried about permits. We are in the middle of no where, and no one bothers us My issue is I can’t have my stuff become a fixture. It has to remain chattel. We have a shared cabin scenario that will eventually fail. I need to be able dismantle and take my stuff with me. (Plus getting stuff...

I like them because I can dump the gravel out, and carry them away. Easy peasy

It’s a summer cabin. Not used in the winter very much, and if it is then we use a generator

I don’t want any hole digging, or concrete work. Really liking the plastic ballast mounts. Also considering building a wood shed and mounting panels as a roof.

I think my option 3 is an easier solution than this

My concern is a pole mount is essentially a ground rod at the array- something to be avoided if possible. Not ruling it out. How deep a hole? Can you point me toward any resources for this method?

Are we talking pipe right into the ground, or digging a hole, pouring concrete? How do you get the pipe into the ground? It has to be easy. We are remote, and boat access. No grid. Getting supplies to the site is an ordeal, and any heavy equipment is not possible I’d also be concerned with a...

How long is the burn process? Our no grid cabin has an outhouse. Almost time to dig a new hole and we are considering a propane toilet.

I want something permanent (no fold ups) but yet easy to take down and moved if needed. My hope is to instal everything,once but it may have to be moved (or sold) if things don’t work out. We have a non contributing cabin guest that is being forced upon us. Getting tired of paying for...

4-5 panels. Pole mount is put because I need something somewhat easy to take apart. (Shared cabin issues)

I’d likely screw in 2 “piles”, then attach a 6 x 6 and then Mount brightmount,to it

I,really like the ground ballast mounts at current,connected but 300 bucks for freight. Ouch.

I agree 20 bucks of fuel provides a lot of power. We still use the genny as a backup, and also for power hungry tools, etc. We have to drag our stuff 100ft downhill, walk to.get our boat, load the boat, then up 100 ft to the cabin. The less stuff we have to carry the better. And the quiet is...

Solar is a non essential, personal necessary thing for us. We have a no grid, remote, boat access cabin. It will be decades (if ever) that we see our money back from the investment. We used to run a genny every night for electricity. Only in the evening. Now we have electricity 24/7...

It’s going to be pvc like the conduit.

The blue ideals are one size fits all, correct? (I’m in Canada so not sure if colors are standardized)

The plan is to run #10 in a conduit and into a waterproof junction box. Within the box I will join the #10 to the #6 and then from the box to the array.

Thanks for that little gem! Would never have thought. How do you size wire nuts for different sizes (at the same time)? All of the charts/directions are for 3- #12 wires, etc. I.e red wire nut is for ,6g but says minimum 2- 14’s max 4-12’s.

Need to join my 10g EGC to some 6 g at the array. Wire nut? Split bolt? Solid/solid wire is easy to wire nut as is stranded to stranded but I may end up using 6g solid (if I,have it on hand). Should I still use wire nuts?

I would avoid. Plenty of other companies to support. I suspect this is just a place that orders product and acts as a middle man. No value added.

I placed an order with current connected on Feb 10 (Saturday so weekend, and late at night). It was shipped Monday and arrived at my us address today. Can’t say enough good things about them! My sok rack battery was also purchased from them. Their,customer service can’t be beat

So,I,can use 6g twhn-2 for the exposed portion of the array EGC, AND also for my GEC?

I’m using 10g for the array + and - and EGC. I need 6g for the portion of EGC that is exposed (outside of the conduit). I’ll order enough of it to use for my grounding rods (if ok). I know you don’t like bare copper.

Was gonna order 6g thwn2 for the array AND GEC. It’s not rated for direct burial but it should be ok? (Bare copper is ok so does it matter if the insulation degrades over time) Figure I’d pick Tim’s brain and possibly do a big order of “everything”.