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There are lots of boxes in our house that do 16 amps at 120V. Some do 240V, and some do higher than that, and some of those are next to sinks or in high-humidi
by hedora 2y ago
There are lots of boxes in our house that do 16 amps at 120V. Some do 240V, and some do higher than that, and some of those are next to sinks or in high-humidity environments. The voltages and currents for solar panels (especially if you use 240V microinverters) don't seem like a non-starter to me.
- bruce511 2y agoThat's AC. The panels are DC. That makes a big difference. That said, the point of "do it yourself" is that you'd nake it less dangerous for ordinarily folk. So the risk of shocks would come down. What would concern me more is long-term fire risk. If not installed correctly, with the right spec parts etc, proper grounding etc, there's a significant risk of fire. Not immediately perhaps, but a couple years down the road. Again DIY kits would need to be designed with this in mind.
- sangnoir 2y ago> That's AC. The panels are DC. That makes a big difference What's the qualitative difference between 16 amps at 120V and PH v DC? Either is enough to kill a person if mishandled, and yet Home Depot sells breaker boxes over the counter.