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Solar system up and running - pics included | 25 comments (25 topical, 0 editorial)

Re: Solar system up and running - pics included (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by thirteen on Sat Oct 25th, 2008 at 12:29:55 PM MST
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could you at least put two wraps of electricial tape around the wire where it goes thru the box walls the gromlets are just for protection from possible movement and or rubbing of wires agianest the sharp edges of a knockout. If you work on the system you might cause problems. Prevents accidents. I would use some plastic wire ties to hold my wires together and a clamp to secure them in place. You might drop a broom aginest the wires or add things. ?? I don't know the venting inside but I might suggest that you put a clear plastic window for the batteries so they cna be seen from the inside. This will also transfer heat to the batteries. also put a loop on the top instead of a vent directly upward. It will keep from little things getting into them and put a small screen over the ends and draw from under under or beside the batteries. In my area the panels would have to be off the ground because of the snow. You might put them up higher to keep them from getting damaged by dogs or lawnmowers or a cold beer dropped bu accident. Looks like your on the right tract and are using it. Better than $$$$$ power bill. Just some ideas use or laugh at or throw away.

Re: Solar system up and running - pics included (3.00 / 0) (#17)
by Ungrounded Lightning Rod on Mon Oct 27th, 2008 at 01:43:16 PM MST
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I'd use the strain reliefs required for house wiring code compliance.

They do a dandy job of protecting the wires long term and thus preventing shorts and fires - and the insurance companies' laboratory (UL) has tested the heck out of them on that issue.

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Solar system up and running - pics included | 25 comments (25 topical, 0 editorial)

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