Solar charge controller selection help needed
I am looking to put in a solar system that will produce about 30 amps per day. I choose a semi-flexible 135 watt panel made by Sunpower which meets my capacity needs. My only problem is choosing t...
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skripo wrote:
I ordered 50 feet of 10 AWG 1000V cable, crimpers, MC4 wrenches, and 5 MC4 connectors.
Is there any reason NOT to solder the MC4 pins to wire? I am a soldering maniac and always want the best connection.
Can I use the same cable to go from charge controller to battery? Run is about 3 feet.
Thanks.
Solder the connection after crimping then insert into the mc-4 shell; the water tight screw on portion will act as a strain relief also. Mine have been fine for the last 3 years on the portable portion I have.
From the CC to the battery use wire for the full CC output, I currently have 8 AWG but plan on changing that to some 4 AWG I have.
