solar installs and lightning protection

hot_rod

give him a call.

1bourbon

what's the protocol?

Nice to see an increasing number of solar installs here on the Wall.

What if anything are you suggesting to customers regarding lightning protection?

Thanks.

hot_rod

Protection for

the solar control, a surge protector that wires in the sensor line, is available from Caleffi.

In some areas they want the array grounded via a copper rod and a specific gauge of wire. I believe Wisconsin FOCUS requires grounding.

I don't see anything in the 2006 IAPMO Uniform Solar Code. It could be a state by state requirement.

hr

rt_2

Hot Rod
Any idea what the CALEFFI Part number would be? I got on their Web Site but couldn't find it. I'm trying to find a distributer here in NH. I know that the RESOL's Diff Controller is identical to CALEFFI. I'm also trying to find a RESOL distributor in my area. Thanks
Rene

hot_rod

The number

for the collector sensor lightning protector is NA15005.

The Caleffi I-Solar control is built for us by Resol. The Caleffi branded ones do have some unique and exclusive features, variable speed outputs, V-bus on all, etc.

Check the Caleffi US website for distribution in your area. Any problems getting product, or questions let me know.

hr

Larry C_13

National Lightning protection code

Standard NFPA 780

What it covers and whether Solar arrays are required to be protected I do not know. I just copied the standard listing from an Electrical web site.

Larry C

rene_4

Hot Rod,
Back in December, you gave me the tel Numer of your supplier. His name was Rex and his number was 414-238-2360. Is that still a good name and number? I'll probably call him to order a surge protector. I like your tea cup.

Rene

rt_2

Hi Hot Rod,
I gave Rex a call and because I'm a homeowner and not a contractor, he said he couldn't help me. He gave me the name of a company in Vermont. I tried sending them an E-mail and got no response. I guess I'll just have to keep looking. Thanks.

Rene

singh

Even if not required

in your area, dont it make sense. You now have a high point with metal on
the roof.
When my satelite dish was installed it has copper running down from it, bonded
to my ground rods.
Maybe DirectTV knows something.

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hot_rod

Rene

I'll make sure you get one. What is your mailing address?

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rt_2

Hot rod,
Do you want me to call you there? Rex told me that you worked there. I'm interested in the cost and I know typically you don't give prices in this forum.

Rene

1bourbon

yup

Exactly.

hot_rod

Rene

try me at 417 380 0485

rene_4

shipping

Hot Rod
Did you get a chance to ship it? If you did, do you have a tracking number? Thanks for your help.

Rene

hot_rod

It's on the way

My gal shipped it, I'm out of town. I find out if it went snail mail or UPS.

hr

rene_4

OK Thanks,
I'll wait to hear from you.

Rene

rene_4

Hot Rod
I received it today. Thanks again.

Rene