This is probably a strange question best suited for the NEC experts.. I looked everywhere and couldn't find any information on it..
I'm installing a 7.6kw grid tied (ground mount) solar system in my back yard.. The location just happens to be next to a high traffic area where we park the tractor, mower, etc and I would like to install a 120 volt outlet on the racking structure so I can plug in work tools, a battery charger when the mower battery dies, etc.
My system requires a 120 foot cable run from my breaker box to the SMA inverter. While I could have gotten away with 6ga wires, I found some direct burial 4ga / 3 wire w/ground copper cable for scrap prices.
Anyhow, since the 4ga cable is far too large to run directly into the SMA inverter's 3/4 conduit openings, I have to install a 12x12 inch square PVC junction box.. I will put a 3 pole distribution block into the box so I'll have both phases and a neutral available.
I would like to tap off that distribution block and install a normal 120 volt household outlet at the same location. In fact, if its allowed, I might even install a 220 volt outlet for my welder.
Is there anything that prevents this? From an electrical standpoint, I can't see there would be any issues but I'm wondering if there is some NEC code that prevents it.
Thanks!
I'm installing a 7.6kw grid tied (ground mount) solar system in my back yard.. The location just happens to be next to a high traffic area where we park the tractor, mower, etc and I would like to install a 120 volt outlet on the racking structure so I can plug in work tools, a battery charger when the mower battery dies, etc.
My system requires a 120 foot cable run from my breaker box to the SMA inverter. While I could have gotten away with 6ga wires, I found some direct burial 4ga / 3 wire w/ground copper cable for scrap prices.
Anyhow, since the 4ga cable is far too large to run directly into the SMA inverter's 3/4 conduit openings, I have to install a 12x12 inch square PVC junction box.. I will put a 3 pole distribution block into the box so I'll have both phases and a neutral available.
I would like to tap off that distribution block and install a normal 120 volt household outlet at the same location. In fact, if its allowed, I might even install a 220 volt outlet for my welder.
Is there anything that prevents this? From an electrical standpoint, I can't see there would be any issues but I'm wondering if there is some NEC code that prevents it.
Thanks!
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