Solar Panel Shocks - a concern of the Fire Service

The fire service again voices their concerns of the risk of potentially lethal DC voltages circulating around all power generating solar panels and associated electrical wiring.

When a  Remote Solar Isolator is fitted to your home, anyone may stop the generation of electricity of the solar panels simply by flicking a switch at the meter board or in an emergency, by remotely disconnecting power at the nearest substation. This then provides a SAFE environment for all emergency personnel, tradespeople and you to access the solar PV system and roof knowing that NO lethal voltages are being generated.

Read the article: Unease From Fire Service Over Potential Shocks From Solar Panels

Solar panels shock concerns

“The main hazard to be aware of is that the system can remain live even after it has been isolated, presenting the potential for an electric shock.”

Don’t wait for an accident to happen. Take charge and install a Remote Solar Isolator and protect everyone from the possibility of electrocution. The Remote Solar Isolator provides unrivalled protection to homes during fire, flood, maintenance or storm.

Read the article Fire service raises solar panels shock concerns

Fire Destroys Clubhouse

“There were solar panels on the roof which meant in effect we still had a live supply of electricity to the building, so we weren’t able to get into the building.It meant the fire developed much more rapidly than we would have liked.”

Another fire where installed solar panels hampers firefighting. Install a RSI to keep everyone safe and allow firefighters to do their job safely. The Remote Solar Isolator provides unrivalled protection to homes during fire, flood, maintenance or storm.

Luckily nobody was hurt as fire destroys clubhouse 

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New Remote Solar Isolator - Extra Low Voltage

The RSIA2ELV is designed to reduce to a safe level the amount of lethal d.c. voltages on any solar installation. It is easily installed on any new or retrofitted to any existing system. The RSI is installed between the outer panels of each string using only 8 connection points per RSI without modifying any of the existing wiring between the panels and the switchboard. The RSIA2ELV limits any solar voltage to Extra Low Voltage as per Australian Standard 3000/2007. This enables safe access for emergency services, maintenance personal and the home owners to the roof and associated solar wiring.

Form more information please visit http://remotesolarisolator.com.au/

Isolating the danger

The growing concern surrounding solar photovoltaic (PV) systems is that there is no safe way to isolate rooftop panels and stop the generation of potentially lethal Direct Current (DC) voltages. 

When a RSI is fitted to your home, anyone may stop the generation of electricity of the solar panels simply by flicking a switch at the meter board or in an emergency, by remotely disconnecting power at the nearest substation. This then provides a SAFE environment for all emergency personnel, tradespeople and you to access the solar PV system and roof knowing that NO lethal voltages are being generated.

Joe Hudson, CEO of Remote Solar Isolator explains the real risk of electrocution and how installing a Remote Solar Isolator can overcome this risk. Read the article posted on Electrical Connection.

Isolating the danger http://www.electricalconnection.com.au/article/10017629/isolating-danger

For more information visit http://www.remotesolarisolator.com.au

Rooftop solar panels put fire fighters at risk, chief says

It’s a fact that solar panels installed on buildings can never be completely switched off and continues to generate electricity whenever the sun is shining. Even by turning off all associated solar switches, electricity generated by the panels continues to be produced at lethal voltages. This can lead to complications if there is a need to isolate the panels, such as in the case of cleaning, maintenance or more seriously, for building fires, floods or storm damage. Understandably, emergency services are reluctant to come into contact with, or spray water onto a dangerous and potentially life-threatening source of electricity. The Remote Solar Isolator (RSI) is a unique Australian designed and manufactured product which provides safe isolation of the entire solar panel system, allowing homeowners, emergency services and maintenance personnel full unrestricted access to the roof and associated solar wiring. RSI is tested and compliant to AS/NZS: 3100 and has full C-tick approval.

Rooftop solar panels hinder fire fighters’ efforts to ventilate blazes and put their safety at risk, says Central Huron’s fire chief. Read the article posted in http://huron.bulletnewscanada.ca.