One trick is to install an external meter base, so that you can use the original meter compartment for your supply side connection. You'll also need jumper straps and a cover for the original meter base.
Nick Soleil Enphase Energy Cell: 707-321-2937 > On Sep 25, 2015, at 10:31 AM, Jason Szumlanski > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Siemens makes a "Solar Ready" line. Whatever you plan to install, make sure > it's on the utility's list of approved devices. And... > > Don't find out the hard way that your utility does not allow solar backfeed > directly to the double-lugs on the load side of the meter socket. It makes no > sense whatsoever, but we ran into one utility resisting our doing anything in > the meter can, claiming it was their domain until the conductors leave the > meter enclosure. The AHJ wasn't prepared to back us up. > > With a fusible disconnect immediately adjacent to the meter, you would think > this is the preferable interconnection method in every case from the > utility's perspective! > > Jason > > >> On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 11:15 AM, Peter Parrish >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> One way, if you want the feed to be on the customer’s side of the meter, is >> to install a new service panel with meter jaws that are designed to be >> “double lugged”. That is the two lugs on the customer side have >> accommodation for a solar backfeed. There are rules about the OCP and >> disconnect, but the entire arrangement is code compliant. >> >> >> >> Not every manu sells these panels, and off the top of my head I can’t >> remember the one we used many years ago. I’ll find out the make and model if >> you want. >> >> >> >> - Peter >> >> >> >> Peter T. Parrish, Ph.D. >> >> President, SolarGnosis >> >> 1107 Fair Oaks Ave. >> >> Suite 351 >> >> South Pasadena, CA 91030 >> >> (323) 839-6108 >> >> [email protected] >> >> NABCEP Certified PV Professional #031806-26 >> >> >> >> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:[email protected]] On >> Behalf Of gary easton >> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 6:11 AM >> To: RE-wrenches >> Subject: [RE-wrenches] large array on 200 amp service >> >> >> >> Hello Wrenches, >> >> What are folks doing when installing 100A plus of solar into a 200A service? >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Gary Easton >> Appalachian Renewable Power >> >> Stewart, Ohio 45778 >> NABCEP Certified Solar PV >> >> T: 740-277-8498 >> >> www.arp-solar.com >> >> >> >> “First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then >> you win.” >> ~Ghandi >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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