What is a line side tap in solar?
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.
What is the 120 rule?
Basically, the NEC 120% rule allows solar PV equipment to be installed in electrical boxes up to 120% of the installed electrical equipment safety label rating.
What is load side connection?
A load-side PV connection is an electrical connection of the PV system output (power source) to a circuit in the building or dwelling, which is on the load side of the main service disconnect. The circuits that may be affected by this load-side connection are numerous and require careful assessment.
How do you know if its a line side or load side?
The line side of an outlet is where you connect the incoming source power. The load side is where the power leaves the device (or electrical box) and travels down the circuit.
What is the difference between line and load?
Line is the side of the device where the wires from the panel (or other equipment feeding the device) are connected. Load is where any devices that are to be protected by the GFCI device are connected.
How many circuits can be on a 200 amp panel?
How many circuit breakers in a 200 amp panel? Most 200-amp breaker panels have 40 to 42 slots of single-pole breakers or 20 slots for double pole breakers.
How many amps can you put on a 100-amp panel?
For example, a 100-amp service panel could have circuit breakers that add up to more than 200 amps. This is normal.
