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Re: DIY Solar Regulations

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From not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev)
Subject Re: DIY Solar Regulations
Newsgroups aus.electronics
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Date 2023-09-13 09:06 +1000
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Clifford Heath <no.spam@please.net> wrote:
> Solar panel strings use high voltage DC wiring. You should get it 
> inspected for safety in any case. High voltage DC is very much more 
> dangerous than ordinary mains wiring, because DC arcs don't quench easily.

Fair point, and will do. At least I can see how all the wiring was
done when it was installed previously.

> It sounds like you're mounting the panels at ground level where children 
> might have access. I suggest that failing to fence the panels securely 
> would be a very bad idea.

There won't be any children about, but keeping animals from making
a mess might be an issue because it's on a rural property.

I've got the system now so I can draw up some sort of plan, then
I've decided to try and get an electrician with solar experience to
come out and I'll go over it with them. Hopefully my plan doesn't
immediately go into the bin, but I have to start somewhere.

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  Re: DIY Solar Regulations Clifford Heath <no.spam@please.net> - 2023-09-12 03:13 +0000
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