The ArcBox enclosure simply snaps around a DC connector to ensure that if an arc ever occurs it is safely contained and doesn't spread to combustible materials in or around the solar installation. The effectiveness of the product has been independently verified by the KIWA fire test laboratory and Loughborough University.
The number of solar installations is growing fast and with it the risk that mistakes assembling DC connectors lead to fires. Simple errors in installation that can cause an arc fault to develop include: poorly crimped joints, cross-mating connectors from different manufacturers, assembling electrodes while wet and incomplete insertion that doesn't engage the connector locking mechanism. Solar installers are making millions of these connections every year - sometimes in bad weather and awkward locations
ArcBox is an easy-to-install device that surrounds your DC connector with a high-temperature ceramic enclosure and reduces the risk that an arc-fault condition will spread to surrounding combustible materials and develop into a damaging fire.
Not only does ArcBox prevent accumulation of moisture around the connection, which could lead to corrosion and a future arcing risk but the genius behind the design is when an arcing incident arises. The ArcBox contains the arc, massively reducing the chance of a fire spreading to other combustible materials nearby such as roof battens or membranes.
Ideal for any residential or commercial systems and essential for controlling risk in locations such as care homes, hospital and schools, where temporary closure following an incident creates knock-on effect.
For ease use the mounting bracket that is suitable for batten thickness between 22-25mm thickness. Once the bracket has been hooked onto the batten the ArcBox simply clips on the bracket to keep the ArcBox securely in place.
