I have MC4 connectors from my panels, do I strip one end of the wire so it will fit into the lugs on this CC or is there a pigtail/ MC4
292310
You can order short wires that have MC4 on one end and use these or strip the wires of the MC4 connectors. This box has only screw/clamp terminals. Normally there would be a significant distance to cover between the CC and the panels so usually have a normal run of two conductors between SP(s) and CC.
1227814
No they will not. You will need to make a set of pigtails using a set of quick connects with bare wire ends. this will let you use the ones from your panel. Be sure to solder the ends of the bare wires before putting them into the screw downs at the bottom of the controller to give you a good connection.
169213
The solar panel has MC4 Connectors and they are about ~2.5 ft. in length. You can buy MC4 connectors separately and crimp them on your on wire. On the opposite end of this cable, you can use always use Anderson Powerpole connectors for quick connect solution.
1165566
slide connectors are fairly cheap, and you don't even need to solder them onto your bare wire, if you strip about a 1/4 inch from your wires from your head unit, all you do is slip the connectors onto the wire and crimp. i don't know if you are attempting to use the stock wiring harness or stock plugs/connectors, but this is was i had to do when installing in my honda. http://www.amazon.com/Gardner-Bender-20-145F-Terminal-Disconnects/dp/B000FKF7CG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1416917612&sr=8-5&keywords=terminal+connectors&pebp=1416917644390 They will look like this, but you may need to get wider ones depending on the size of the terminal, I did this so long ago that I forgot what actual size I used. I hope this helps.
924948
They sell a strip to strip connector. You have to cut the strip where it is indicated to eliminate the existing connection and use the new strip to strip connector.
931054
I don't know off the top of my head but I tought the install manual said to use copper pipe for longer lengths. Perhaps someone can confirm that. If over 6 feet use hard pipe. With that said McMaster Cart might be a place to start looking.
503369
like you see in the picture, theres a red and black wire coming out the rear, about 8" long. you can connect to the pigtail w/ 2 blue butt connectors, supplied in the pkg.
861577
Hello, Do you mean like a cigarette lighter plug ? No. It comes with those MC4 connectors. I just cut them off & spliced into my own system. They are easily replacedif you want to down the road. The wires are well labeled positive & negative so therewon't be any confusion after cutting off the original connectors. Hope this helps ?
336376
This is not what MC4 connectors are for. They are for the 10 AWG cables coming from the photovoltaic panels to the controller. I would advise larger-gauge cables from the controller to the battery. I used 8 AWG from a Renogy 30A and soldered big-gauge eyelets to connect to the battery bank (4 x 6V golf cart batteries in series for 24V).
1337113
Not sure. 24 is pretty small. I ran my STRIPPED wires down the barrel and out the side before twisting tight and had no problem. The stupid question is of course, "Were the wires stripped of insulation?". Other than that, maybe your skinny wires are slipping to some part of the plug that is not part of the conductive system. If all else is good maybe try folding back the stripped part of the wire upon which the "screw" impinges back on itself to make it thicker.
1597146
I have read that Milton M is interchangeable with standard connectors. No personal experience.
219357
Slip a 1" piece of heat shrink tubing on the wire to be crimped. Dip the stripped wire into some solder flux, place the connector on a hard surface (like the flat top of a vise), insert the wire into the connector, place the side edge of a large flat blade screwdriver on top of the connector centered over the wire holder, then smack the screwdriver blade edge with a hammer. This puts a nice crimp in the connector. I strip the wire so about an eighth of an inch of bare wire is exposed after the crimping is done. Then I use a a small torch to wick solder into the connector. Shrink the tubing over the rear on the connector and bare section of the wire. Heat shrink is not absolutely necessary as the wires are deep enough in the connector body to prevent shorts. Wish I could post a picture! The screwdriver is held horizontal with the 'thin' part of the blade vertical on top of the connector. The bigger the screwdriver the better. A big blunt chisel could be used, but I'd be afraid of cutting the connector in half. Hope this helps.
1817545
the previous answer is correct. I made metal lugs threaded for machine screws that went in the screw down lug because my relay had more than 1 wire on several of the terminals. it is sort of a special case application.
1134541
MC4 cables with MC4 connectors (male & female)-charge controller-two lengths of cable (pos & neg) with ring terminals or alligator clips-inline fuse of some kind (3 amp approx). You will need wire cutters/stripper/crimpers-butt connectors-electrical tape/heat shrink. Basic wiring knowledge is a plus. I use mine for battery maintenance. This panel will not provide more that maintenance levels of power.
1239995
I bought the mating (weatherized) MC4 connectors; not expensive, but the crimp tool is pricey. Of course you can cut off the extant MC4 connectors and splice to any appropriate wire pair. Your chosen 16AWG wire is sufficient for the approx 2.5A max current if you are not going too far, (perhaps 20 ft or less; remember voltage drop is a function of distance). If the cables have shielding ( I think they don't), be certain to prevent a short to the shield where you splice. You can look under the terminal cover to see if they are shielded; I did, but can't remember for sure.
375895
I drove multiple 6" 3/8" lag screws into 4x6s with ease using a craftsman socket & porter cable adapters. If your adapter will survive the torque, I'd say your lug nut will be removed. TMac
1806278
I would stay away from the MC3 "Y" connector. Instead, either purchase or build a "combiner box" having an individual circuit breaker. A combiner box with 4 ports would allow for future expansion, should the need arise.