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On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 2:49 PM, Ryan <[email protected]> wrote: > I have to agree with Dan. Making disconnects that can open 1000vdc under > load as compared to 600vdc under load will be far more pricey. To "Rate" > all gear for 1000vdc will be prohibitive. > > > Ryan > > Ryan Stankevitz > Technical Support Manager > MidNite Solar [email protected] XT 151 > Skype ID ryan.midnite > > > > On 3/31/2013 12:09 PM, Exeltech wrote: > > Hello Chris, > > From a manufacturer's perspective .. you're incorrect on all assumptions. > (Sorry.) > > It costs more to make higher-voltage anythings. > > Higher voltage means: Clearance / creepage distances are larger (thus > bigger > parts or products). Insulation must be thicker (or have a higher > dielectric rating). > This results in more rigorous (consequently more expensive) UL testing. > Etc. > All adds up. > > Dan > > > --- On *Sun, 3/31/13, Chris Mason > <[email protected]><[email protected]> > * wrote: > > > From: Chris Mason <[email protected]><[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Cable tray > To: "RE-wrenches" > <[email protected]><[email protected]> > Date: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 8:21 AM > > As we see more 1000V installations, chances are that 600V rated > equipment will find its way into installations it is not rated for. To > avoid problems and so we don't need two SKUs and lots more inventory, the > manufacturers need to move all their product to 1000V ratings. I suspect it > does not cost more to make 1000V wire than 600V, similarly disconnects, > fuses, fuse holders and connectors. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change email address & > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change email address & 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 > > > -- Chris Mason President, Comet Systems Ltd www.cometenergysystems.com Cell: 264.235.5670 Skype: netconcepts
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