Looking at Bob-O's original response his peeve was different than his concern about proper cable use and I share his peeve because a customer looking to get information from a solar business is going to a consider a source with the title of "Lead PV Installer" and expect a level of training and code compliant expertise that isn't evident in the question. The peeve Bob-O expressed was about someone with that title in in the PV business not knowing the compliance issues and the answer Bob-O gave had to do with compliance issues.
A question of "we're a new company (and/or) we've never done a battery install having concentrated on grid-tie until recently and..." is entirely different than what was asked. I don't think Bob-O's peeve was at all out of line. I think the rush to grid-tie, as appropriate as it is to the times, has created a lot of people in the industry who could benefit from time spent with old-line off-grid installers who've "been there, done that" and have a wealth of knowledge that might benefit those whose exposure to the business came in a later era with different markets. Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wind-sun.com" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; "RE-wrenches" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 1:18 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Cables It is possible to get UL listed "welding" cable, though it costs quite a bit more than standard welding cable. It is the same type used in the robotic welding machines and similar applications. Although Bob-o might have come across a bit angry, I have to agree with his opinion on the codes for welding cable not being "legal". ................................................................................................. Northern Arizona Wind & Sun - Electricity From The Sun Since 1979 Solar Discussion Forum: http://www.wind-sun.com/ForumVB/ ................................................................................................. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Lafferty" <[email protected]> To: "'RE-wrenches'" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Cables > Dick R wrote: > >> His post reflects his concern for the integrity of our industry during > this period of rapid growth. > > Me too. > > That being said, since there was a question in the first place, I am glad > the question was asked before a "code crime" was committed. It is apparent > to me that Jeff B was at least aware that, somewhere along the way, he had > heard/read/seen that welding cable is not acceptable for battery cable. In > my opinion, he was right to ask the question. And the answer was provided. > This is a wonderful example of what this forum is about and why it exists. _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: [email protected] Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.10/1994 - Release Date: 03/10/09 19:51:00
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