Solis inverter wiring

podge3 · 2022-10-14 15:33:40

While I am many months away from my Solar PV install, I would like to get an idea of what cabling runs from the consumer unit to the inverter. I hope to run whatever cabling is needed as it is a difficult run in my house and I'd prefer to be the one pulling up carpets, floorboards, built-in wardrobes etc. The installers…

14-10-2022 04:33PM

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While I am many months away from my Solar PV install, I would like to get an idea of what cabling runs from the consumer unit to the inverter. I hope to run whatever cabling is needed as it is a difficult run in my house and I'd prefer to be the one pulling up carpets, floorboards, built-in wardrobes etc. The installers might be happy with surface mount cabling but I despise visible wires 😀
Obviously a 6/10 sq mains cable is required. I think there is also a RS485 cable needed? I already have a CT clamp in place for my Zappi but I think one is required also for the inverter?
Any advice would be great, thanks.

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#2 14-10-2022 05:08PM

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Ours are on a 4mm2 cable, Can handle it no bother.
But yeah it would need a cat 5e/cat6 for either CT's or the RS485 depending on where the installer puts the meter.

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