Solar Panel DC Disconnect
DC Disconnects
There are lots of cheap DC disconnects. Be sure to get one that is UL certified. It should be located with a clear line of sight and is typically located near the solar panels. For main installations you will want the ones without the connectors on it. You will need to run a conduit with a rain cap into the top and a flex junction in the conduit underneath.
Understanding DC Disconnects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duaOcXvkTkM
How To Wire DC Disconnect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tabRQrMbIng
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DC Disconnect Conduit
Schedule 80 PVC Conduit 3/4”: Parts that are above ground level should be Schedule 80. Conduit below ground can be Schedule 40.
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