osu_solardec
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I'm part of a team constructing a small solar house. The architects insist on putting the pv inverter above the panelboard to conserve space. Would this violate the NEC?
Pretty poor design IMO. The architects don't have to get the conduits/cables past the inverter and into the panel. If you decide to flush mount one piece and surface mount the other don't over look this when you read 110.26osu_solardec said:The architects insist on putting the pv inverter above the panelboard to conserve space.
Edit: Welcome to the Forum. And spellingother equipment that is associated with the electrical installation and is located above or below the electrical equipment shall be permitted to extend not more than 150 mm (6 in.) beyond the front of the electrical equipment.
osu_solardec said:Thank you for responding. I realize it's a bad design, but unless it specifically violates code they are not willing to yield. Given that the inverter is 9.5 inches deep, it probably won't work. Thank you for the help.
duluthelectrical said:In order for a guy to work on the inverter , he would need a ladder, therefore its not readily accesible, what inverter is it,
DownRiverGUy said:A team last year had a significant injury (2nd degree burns) because their electrical room was SO TINY.
tallgirl said:Inverters make heat. Therefore, they are going to be happier LOWER in the space than higher.
weressl said:Cheap drives meet lesser standards or even ignore any of the cited issues and will offer no guidance.
I'm part of a team constructing a small solar house. The architects insist on putting the pv inverter above the panelboard to conserve space. Would this violate the NEC?
iwire said:FWIW this is a house not a business and it's not exactly a drive, it is a solar power inverter. :smile:
Here is the OP
In straight forward terms, the answer is no. It does not violate the NEC assuming compliance with 110.26. :smile:
weressl said:Is it a listed device?
iwire said:I would imagine so.
iwire said:As you can imagine there are many types and sizes, also the OP did not say if his project involved utility interactive inverters or stand alone inverters.
Here is a link to get some general info.
Photovoltaic inverters
weressl said:OK, let me be more specific: could you show me one that is UL listed or have any kind of approval that is acceptable to the AHJ?