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 Post subject: SMA: Inverter cooling
PostPosted: Sun Oct 20, 2002 2:22 am GMT EthGMT 
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All inverter installations should be in a shaded,well ventilated area
Visit SMA.DE site.
Almost as good as Homepower site.


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 Post subject: Inverter cooling
PostPosted: Thu Oct 24, 2002 2:06 pm GMT EthGMT 
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Is there any real restriction on the maximum distance between the PV array and the inverter?

In my case, I foresee the inverters being placed inside the house, approximately 30 feet from the nearest PV panel. Does that sound reasonable?

(I expect that, by using a thicker-gauge cable, that I can do this without a problem, but do not know yet for sure.)

Rodolfo


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 Post subject: Inverter cooling
PostPosted: Tue Nov 05, 2002 8:30 pm GMT EthGMT 
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We suggest mounting the inverter close to teh array to minimize the chance of lightning damage. I think 30 feet is no problem for the dc side run.


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 Post subject: Inverter cooling
PostPosted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 11:46 am GMT EthGMT 
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John :

For cases where the DC run to the SB extend greater than 30', can a lightning arrestor close to the panel array string be employed ? This way Rodolfo & others can deploy the SB far from the panels but close to the main service panel.


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