Jan 31, 2023 · With a line side tap, also called a supply side connection, the solar inverter is connected to a PV service fused disconnect and/or a solar only circuit breaker panel, which in turn is connected to a junction box.

Line side tap is the only solution for integrating photovoltaic systems with whole house generator backup. This is a common setup in our area, which is prone to frequent electrical shutoffs.

Sep 25, 2020 · A line side tap (or supply side tap) refers to a connection between the meter and main breaker. This is the preferred method of interconnection for solar installers as it is the most straight forward and requires the least amount of calculations.

Jan 17, 2023 · In two editions of Code Corner, Ryan Mayfield with Mayfield Renewables, explains busbar, load side interconnections in 705.12 (B)(3)(1) and (2), and then supply side connections in 705.11(C) and (D).

Line Side Tap 1 (LST1) – Line Side Tap connection is made directly to the existing Service Entrance Conductors inside the customer side of the service panelboard enclosure. • Utilize certified connector such as an Insulation Piercing Tap or equivalent certified splicing connector rated for the appropriate conductor sizes and voltage.

Jun 16, 2009 · The hot line tap wires are #4 AWG THWN-2 and the neutral/ground are #6 AWG THN-2 according to my solar suppliers calcs. My concern is not electrical integrity but how even touching the line side on any panel impacts UL and how the building department and NEC and PG&E would see that.

Apr 6, 2021 · A line side tap requires taps which arent cheap, as well as a fused disconnect. This works out to a few hundred bucks in additional equipment and labor compared to a simple breaker. I also agree that having all of your equipment on the load side of your main breaker.

A supply side tap is a connection that is made to the busbars or conductors on the line or utility side of the main service disconnect. The line side tap the simplest way of interconnection when installing a PV system that exceeds the 120% rule.

The proper and clean way to do it would be to run the solar conduit directly into utility side of the panel (into the bottom if the solar conduit is underground) - because once the line side tap has been connected and the meter re-socketed, those wires *will be* utility-hot.

Apr 19, 2017 · If you line side tap the SEC either at the meter ( which is not allowed here) Or on the line side of the first means of disconnect. Would the the disconnect...