rs14smith
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Hi all,
Let me try to explain my current setup without an image:
My question is, I am aware that grounding is necessary, but since I am dealing with a plastic tote, I am having difficulty figuring out how the electrical code applies.
What I do know, and correct me if I am wrong, I need to drive a 5/8" grounding rod into the ground 8' and attach a 6 AWG copper conductor to the grounding rod to my solar panel frame (using a grounding lug).
What I do not know is, for my electrical equipment inside the plastic tote, do I need to connect the DC- connection from the battery/solar panel to the grounding circuit? And if so, can I just use a basic bus bar to make those connections?
Thanks for any help, and I also know it is probably best to check local codes, but I typically have a hard time finding/understanding that information, so just looking for some basic advice/direction.
Let me try to explain my current setup without an image:
- I have a 100 Watt Renogy solar panel, that will be attached to a Renogy metal mounting bracket, that will be attached to the side of a wooden post.
- I have a cheap outdoor-rated Walmart plastic tote that is currently housing my 12V deep cycle battery, and charge controller.
- I have the solar panel connected to my charge controller, and my battery connected to the charge controller.
My question is, I am aware that grounding is necessary, but since I am dealing with a plastic tote, I am having difficulty figuring out how the electrical code applies.
What I do know, and correct me if I am wrong, I need to drive a 5/8" grounding rod into the ground 8' and attach a 6 AWG copper conductor to the grounding rod to my solar panel frame (using a grounding lug).
What I do not know is, for my electrical equipment inside the plastic tote, do I need to connect the DC- connection from the battery/solar panel to the grounding circuit? And if so, can I just use a basic bus bar to make those connections?
Thanks for any help, and I also know it is probably best to check local codes, but I typically have a hard time finding/understanding that information, so just looking for some basic advice/direction.