DC isolators......lockable?

[Worcester]

Steve - how far are you from Leicester? We've got a few jobs coming up around there and in Nottingham at the moment .. pm me if you want to..

 

[Steve_rutland]

Sounds like you're having a rough deal at the mo SolarCity, judging by your post. Hope you get something sorted.

 

[SibertSolar]

Mind you, there's also been a few "good'uns" that unfortunately had to bow out too...

And more than a few of the bad 'uns remain too, which is a shame.

True enough Chris...

 

[Steve_rutland]

Steve - how far are you from Leicester? We've got a few jobs coming up around there and in Nottingham at the moment .. pm me if you want to..

PM sent :seeya:

 

[moggy1968]

25A DC Isolator Lockable at Swithenbanks Alternative Energy | Grid Tie Inverters | Solar Photovoltaic
This is what I was sent.

I can't see anywhere on that ad that says it has to be lockable, all it says is that one is, which is fine, it exceeds the requirement which is nice, but not essential!

Mounting kits do have to meet certain standards (to do with weather protection etc. can't remember what they are off the top of my head) but very unlikely there's a problem with your if it's renusol. This was basically to stop firms making their own dodggy kits out of mild steel and sticking them on a roof by the sea, don't laugh, I've seen it done!!

 

[Steve_rutland]

This is basically the emails i had flying around:

Hi Steve
Can you give me the make of the rails & roof brackets,fixings & roof seal, the DC isolators need to be lockable let me know if we will need to supply them.
Regards
Pete.D.

Hi Pete,
The roof kit is all Renusol and the roof seal is Klober. Think I can modify my boxes to accept a lock if needs be.
Cheers
Steve

Hi Steve
The isolators need to have a conformity certificate modified isolators are not acceptable.The Renusol rails and fixings are not certified to be included in installations that are to apply for the FIT's tariff, will need to use certified equipment.
Regards
Pete.D.


Hi Pete,
please find attached the 2 compliance data sheets for my inverters.
The Scottish Power unit prices inc VAT @ 5% are as follows;
Primary unit rate = 22.47 pence/kWh
Threshold/quarter = 225 kWh
Secondary unit rate = 11.302 pence/kWh
Night rate = 5.907 pence/kWh

If there is any other information you require, please let me know.
Best regards
Steve

Hi Steve
Thanks for the infomation on the inverters I need a MCS conformancy certificates for them.
Regards
Pete.D.

Hi Pete,
As far as I'm aware there is no such thing as MCS conformance on inverters only G83/1 which are the 2 PDF files I sent through.
Cheers
Steve


Hi Pete,
i've just gone through the latest MCS pdf http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/images/PV%20Book%20ELECTRONIC.pdf and there is nothing here (page 36) relating to lockable DC isolators or any conformity certificate. AC isolators, on the other hand, do have to be lockable in the off position. What i have are actual DC isolators and not modified AC ones. Also, is the certification relating to the Renusol kit, MCS012? As this isn't compulsory until Sept 2013 and my kit comes under the universal bracket.
Cheers
Steve

Hi Steve
I have spoken to Hugh Cooper at Renusol 0755******** the MCS accreditation is due this September, the fixing kits are used over in Germany and should make the acceditation a formality will have to wait until then to use them.The isolators if you give me the Manurfacturer and the part number I will check them for MCS conformity.
Regards
Pete



Hi Pete,
I have also spoken to Hugh and this Renusol kit is fine to use now and I will still be able to claim FIT. I know my DC isolators are fine. I'm going to draw a close to this now, as I'm finding I'm having to do too much work to prove to you that my existing kit is fine. I thank you for your time.
Cheers
Steve