[RE-wrenches] EMT in attic

Hello wrenches, wondering if any of you are running into inspectors wanting EMT in the attics, or allowing flex only if there is a fusible disconnect on the roof. We have heard this a few time lately and havent yet seen a code reference, (except 690.31e saying metal raceways are fine- not

Re: [RE-wrenches] EMT in attic

FWIW: In the 2011 Code, Section 690.31(D) is changed to include the following: Where dc photovoltaic source or output circuits…are run inside a building or restructure, they shall be contained in metal raceways,Type MC metal-clad cable that complies with 250.118(10), or metal enclosures… On

Re: [RE-wrenches] EMT in attic

Sorry, per the OP this appears in 690.31(E)... On Nov 3, 2012, at 11:19 AM, David Brearley wrote: FWIW: In the 2011 Code, Section 690.31(D) is changed to include the following: Where dc photovoltaic source or output circuits…are run inside a building or restructure, they shall be contained

Re: [RE-wrenches] EMT in attic

There is an proposal in the pipeline for NEC 2014 that makes an exception for AC PV modules after the wiring enters the building. See: http://www.solarabcs.org/codes-standards/NFPA/pdfs/2014NEC%20690.31(E).pdf -- Dan Fink, Executive Director; Otherpower Buckville Energy Consulting Buckville

[RE-wrenches] SolarBridge micros

I'd appreciate hearing some feedback on the SolarBridge Pantheon micro. Installation or performance issues? How about the monitoring system? Responsiveness from SolarBridge? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List

Re: [RE-wrenches] EMT in attic

There is no need for an exception. Even in the 2008 NEC, 690.31(E) is clearly about the dc wiring. The proposed informational note adds nothing except to explain that ac isn't dc. Kent Osterberg Blue Mountain Solar, Inc. www.bluemountainsolar.com On 11/3/2012 11:09 AM, Dan Fink wrote: