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The EG4 18kv will live In the carport, 170 feet away from the critical loads panel it will feed. The subpanel will have a 70-amp (80-amp...

They have lockable versions as well, just not sure off-hand where they are for sale or just have to ask them to order them...

Live and learn! Thank you

IMO has many different versions, some of which are designed for you to mount in your own enclosure such as a metal box. See...

Not needed for code to my knowledge ( second disconnect ), not even sure any are needed with RSD?

I have my doubts too but I do like having a physical disconnect. I will test if the RSD keep alive signal can jump the gap of the IMO...

The 18k manual calls for DC disconnect and suggests the IMO. I am also running the Tigo 2f's with the 18K built-in RSD

I believe the IMO disconnects are redundant as the 18k has a pv disconnect and RSD built in, I added the Tigo 2F modules on my panels...

I was considering that option, Thanks for the input.

PVC won't last outside, I would recommend if you really need to have a separate disconnect for solar, you get one that is code compliant...

All needs to be metal to meet code, no PVC including disconnects for PV sourced energy

In short, I need to install these outside the structure

NEC dictates DC circuits are to be in metal conduits within a structure. The IMO DC disconnect is Plastic/pvc, do I need to install...

Another nice video from Mike Holt. Auxilary grounding rods are not required but there is a rule that states there are no requirements...