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    7.12.2.1 - Notices and audible or visible power on indicators.
    I did not install visible power on indicators because my prepaid meter is right next to my DB with a light display when “Eskom is on” it is light up and also an inverter keypad right next to the prepaid with a light display when inverter is on. I did not see the need to install more lights due to these visible displays but am wondering if the displays could be regarded as visible indicators. I did then label the DB to warn of “Alternate solar supply “ any advise on my scenario?

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    Alternate supplies are growing fast and this industry requires urgent attention.

    I have came across installers doing complete solar installations with very little knoledge of the SANS wiring code. They then get an installation electrician to come and install just the change over switch. The electrician than issue a C.O.C. for that C/O switch and the installer switch on the solar as if all is compliant. This to me is a gray area as to what regulations were followed doing the dc wiring, circuits and fuse ratings on batteries and pv panels.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rifrug View Post
    Alternate supplies are growing fast and this industry requires urgent attention.

    I have came across installers doing complete solar installations with very little knoledge of the SANS wiring code. They then get an installation electrician to come and install just the change over switch. The electrician than issue a C.O.C. for that C/O switch and the installer switch on the solar as if all is compliant. This to me is a gray area as to what regulations were followed doing the dc wiring, circuits and fuse ratings on batteries and pv panels.
    There is an even better way to do it ... you do the full installation ...install an electric fence ... fit a gas oven a ... do all those alterations around the house ... then tell everyone you are putting the house up for sale ... contact a company which specialises in COC's ... get them to do a full inspection report and COC for the entire installation
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    As per image on pg 359 of the sans book ... do you install physical barriers between the normal and eseential supply or do you just leave a gap between the breakers?

    or do you install a 2 level DB one for normal and one for essential?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ians View Post
    As per image on pg 359 of the sans book ... do you install physical barriers between the normal and eseential supply or do you just leave a gap between the breakers?

    or do you install a 2 level DB one for normal and one for essential?
    To my understanding there should be a physical barrier between the different supplies, It would be even better if they could be in different DB’s but the aesthetics become a factor when the DB is inside a main living room or undesired area, who appreciates clusters of DB’s in a home. Also to install a separate DB for four little switches become uneconomical so my preference in a home would be towards installing a physical barrier between supplies if it has adequate space, and ensure that it is clearly labelled with warning signs.

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    I also prefer one DB with the Eskom Main Switch section and also the Alternate power main Switch section so that both switches can be easily switched off without going through a building looking for where the alternate power main switch is situated.

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    This barrier issue was bought up in a dispute between a solar installer and the customer local electrician.

    The question is do you fit a piece of poly carb from the top to the bottom ... or would you regard 2 clipin blanks as an adequate barrier.

    Personally i would think a circuit breaker space/gap between the eskom and alternate power would be adequate.
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    What if I want to install a isolated low voltage dc system (24V or 48V) in my house? Are there any regulations for this?

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