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Is there anything special about the EG4 enclosed rack for the LL-S batteries other than the EG4 logo on the front? 

I have more vertical space than I do horizontal (80" wide x 80" tall) and would like to use a non-EG4 enclosed/locking server rack. The batteries are just under 4U each (6.1" LL-S module, with 4U being 7"), so I'm guessing the EG4 rack is a 24U, whereas I can fit two 42U racks allowing for 10 LL-S modules in each.

Each rack of 10 LL-S modules would be connected to an independent Sol-Ark 15K (there are 2 in parallel).

Anything I should be aware of? Does this break UL ratings? Will California reject any rebate request because the entire system isn't qualified?

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I have a 6-bay rack and I'm impressed with the build quality, bus bars and equipment ground connections, etc. I'm glad I bought the thing to house my six LL-S, but I'm not familiar with other alternatives except for cheaper open racks without a bus.

FWIW, the EG4 rack itself is not UL listed. Someone else just posted on this forum last week that they failed an inspection because the rack has no identifying UL markings. That had me worried I might have a similar problem, but my grid connected backup system with an 18Kpv passed final inspection last week without a hitch.

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Good point on the UL ratings, I believe CA has crazy requirements if the total BESS (enclosure + batteries) is not UL9540 certified, and in this case the EG4 LL-S is just UL9540A tested - not certified as a complete system. I will likely get rejected by the AHJ as well.

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