Pass Thru Box For House

[Rchiuz]

Hello,

Newbie here. I have 1 EcoFlow Delta Pro and 4 x 200 watt solar panels from Bouge RV. For the time being I just put every outside with the EcoFlow under an awning. If I want to do a pass through box so I can have the EcoFlow in the house instead of outside, what would anyone recommend that is safe? I am only planning to run the panels in series.

Thanks for any suggestions
Robert

200 Watt Panel tech specs
21.62 Open Voltage
17.98 max Power Voltage
11.12 Max Power Current Amp

 

[DarrylG]

I would assume there are lots of options of how this could be done depending on how your walls are made and how permanent your installation would be. I personally used a box with DC breakers so I can disconnect the solar power before unplugging the unit. Through the wall runs a 10 gauge wire to my solar panels. Both ends have MC4 connections.

 

[Rchiuz]

Cool! That’s exactly what I want to do. Where did you buy the box from? Is the outside one Nema3 or 4 in case it rains?

Thanks again

I would assume there are lots of options of how this could be done depending on how your walls are made and how permanent your installation would be. I personally used a box with DC breakers so I can disconnect the solar power before unplugging the unit. Though the wall runs a 10 gauge wire to my solar panels. Both ends have MC4 connections.
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Cool! Exactly what I want to do. Where do you suggest I go to look for a box like that? Is the outside box water proof?

Thanks again!

 

[DarrylG]

The outside box is a roof jack on my system. It is definitely waterproof, but probably not appropriate for your system. I bought most of my supplies from Northern Arizona Wind and Sun. They have been very helpful for me in the few orders I have placed. However I believe that box came from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZSWNRCH with a 25 amp breaker inside: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BR9L3JK/

 

[Crowz]

I would assume there are lots of options of how this could be done depending on how your walls are made and how permanent your installation would be. I personally used a box with DC breakers so I can disconnect the solar power before unplugging the unit. Through the wall runs a 10 gauge wire to my solar panels. Both ends have MC4 connections.
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Love the fire extinguisher !

 

[HarryN]

I am wondering what it would take to bring this up to passing code compliance?

The reason I ask is that I would like to do something similar for a small / indoor solar generator type system but my wife is going to play hard ball on it passing permit.

In particular, I am thinking about the ability to deal with the solar panel voltage shut down.

 

[jbird526]

I am wondering what it would take to bring this up to passing code compliance?

The reason I ask is that I would like to do something similar for a small / indoor solar generator type system but my wife is going to play hard ball on it passing permit.

In particular, I am thinking about the ability to deal with the solar panel voltage shut down.

Don't know for sure but this seems like would pass code for a price. Of course codes differ in all locations.

https://www.solar-electric.com/misomnsoarco3.html

 

[HarryN]

Don't know for sure but this seems like would pass code for a price. Of course codes differ in all locations.

https://www.solar-electric.com/misomnsoarco3.html

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Thanks.

In this area - at least for some systems, there is a requirement for the panel voltage to go to zero when a "fireman's switch " is thrown.

I am still trying to figure out at what point all of this kicks in. I need to do some more reading on the regulations.

Appreciate the help.

Harry

 

[SamDeleted]

but my wife is going to play hard ball on it passing permit.

Tell her to stop nagging and behave herself lol. It's simple

 

[SamDeleted]

Tell her to stop nagging and behave herself lol. It's simple

Now THATS how you deal with a women .

 

[JoeHam]

And you will likely need the wires passing through the wall in metal conduit.

 

[Supervstech]

Thanks.

In this area - at least for some systems, there is a requirement for the panel voltage to go to zero when a "fireman's switch " is thrown.

I am still trying to figure out at what point all of this kicks in. I need to do some more reading on the regulations.

Appreciate the help.

Harry

This is only for roof mounted panels.

 

[HarryN]

This is only for roof mounted panels.

What about panels mounted to the side of the house?

 

[HarryN]

Tell her to stop nagging and behave herself lol. It's simple

We have neighbors to deal with that will pull the city in so I have to deal with making things legit most of the time unfortunately.

 

[SamDeleted]

We have neighbors to deal with that will pull the city in so I have to deal with making things legit most of the time unfortunately.

Nothing worse than bad neighbours!

 

[HarryN]

Nothing worse than bad neighbours!

It is not a big deal - I am trying to implement something that I can also do with my brother on his house.

 

[Supervstech]

What about panels mounted to the side of the house?

It would depend on the AHJ, but fire code is for firemen roof accessibility safety, so sidewall mounted should not be scrutinized