Can DC conductors equipped with Rapid Shutdown be run in PVC?

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GoldDigger

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It would make sense that the DC off the roof can now be run in PVC when the system has rapid shutdown.

Is this correct?

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No, because Rapid Shutdown does not provide any protection at all against overloads, short circuits, and ground faults. And ground fault protection in most inverters cannot clear a ground fault, nor does it trigger rapid shutdown.

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jaggedben

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DC PV conductors could already be run in PVC given the right conditions, but those often don't apply. I agree with Goldigger that Rapid Shutdown does not change the code requirements for when you can and can't use PVC.
 
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