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Old 11-16-10, 06:15 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by st2288 View Post
I think so... they are all MC4 from what I remember.. I didn't have a chance to open it yet.
Just finshed wiring a ac cutover.

I wire the output of the enphase inverter (240v) to a ac cutoff. I tied the Sunnyboy ac output to the output of cutoff switch. I can't wire directly into the outdoor because the utility company place a tag on it.

enphase ----> cutoff ---->---------> Outdoor AC cutoff.
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Sunnyboy (AC output) ---|


Dont know if that make sense
It sounds logical to me.. You can isolate your new GTIs at either cut-off.

That may be a good idea. When running two different brands of GTI,
I would always wonder if the Sunnyboy would see the Enphase as the grid.?.
Or the other way around.. If one of the GTIs is fooled into thinking the grid is still up (after it fails),
then you might get some island thing going..



Are you going to get an EnPhase inverters for each new panel? And the pigtail? (Install kit)..


Since you will void the warranty if you splice into a module cable.

If I was buying Enphase GTIs, I would be going crazy to get the network link box..
Enphase Envoy - Energy Management Unit or, EMU...

I think that's one of the things that gives Enphase it's coolness factor..

Did you make an offer on 2 more panels??
And, did you look over the 3 you already have? Needs some details!
Maybe some pictures?
Thanks,
Rich
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