Are both grounding lugs and grounding brackets required for a solar install?
I am trying to figure out if I need to run bare copper wire through a gounding lug attached to every panel in my solar array as well as use grounding brackets in order to pass my permit for my solar installation. Any thoughts?
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Getting permitted and passing inspection are often unrelated to code compliant grounding. I know that sounds kind of odd, but it's true. It looks like the picture you attached comes from Brian Wiley's website - there's a ton of good info linked to that page.
There are a couple of good options besides his, for instance Unirac has some nice grounding clips on offer that can do away with a lot of the tin-plated copper lugs.
Best way to avoid headaches is to just give the plan checker or inspector a call. If they're hard to get to, most also have an e-mail address now that they will answer on a regular basis.
Comments
Getting permitted and passing inspection are often unrelated to code compliant grounding. I know that sounds kind of odd, but it's true. It looks like the picture you attached comes from Brian Wiley's website - there's a ton of good info linked to that page.
There are a couple of good options besides his, for instance Unirac has some nice grounding clips on offer that can do away with a lot of the tin-plated copper lugs.
Best way to avoid headaches is to just give the plan checker or inspector a call. If they're hard to get to, most also have an e-mail address now that they will answer on a regular basis.
Good Luck.