Grounding and Lightning Protection for thermal HW collectors

1 Posts
May 24, 2013 12:17 pm
Grounding and Lightning Protection for thermal HW collectors

Am mounting a pair of collectors on the roof and seek information on grounding the panels. A web search offers some conflicting advice.

Thanks
Dave Wells
 
462 Posts
May 25, 2013 12:25 pm
Re: Grounding and Lightning Protection for thermal HW collectors

Dave, if you are using copper piping to and from the collectors, they are pretty much grounded through the plumbing system just as any other fixtures which is why some electrical system parts are grounded onto water mains Adding a conventional grounding stake and proper gage wire shouldn't hurt , it would just add to cost.

Of course if it is possible, you should consider a ground mounted system rather than installing them on the roof, This allows for easy maintenence, installation, adjustment and reduces piping runs.,
« Last Edit: May 25, 2013 12:27 pm by Tom Mayrand »
 

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