90 degree SAE to MC4 connector?
I'm finishing a rooftop solar install on my truck camper and have an OEM flush mount (on roof) SAE 2 lead plug wired to the factory wiring. I purchased the only SAE (10ga.) to MC4 adapter I could fin...
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My SAE 12v plugs were so problematic I eliminated them nearly completely, in favor of Anderson powerpoles in the 45 amp flavor.
The problems were high resistance developed quickly, leading to heatng and melting when passing 20 amps.
Even at lesser amperages, it was just a matter of time, and connection/ disconnection cycles before intermittent failures became common and would cause a curse fest.
My exterior powerpoles exposed to weather, I sealed the back ends where the wires enter with 'amazing goop' and fill the contact cavities with dielectric grease before mating them. I use some thin stainless wire to lock them closed, but they sell ridiculously overpriced special locks for that purpose
45 amp powerpoles can take 10AWG wire, but are not so easy to crimp properly without their special tool though.
SAE 10 gauge is 6 to 12% thinner than 10 AWG.
Good luck on you 90 degree SAE quest. I would personally pursue other avenues.
The problems were high resistance developed quickly, leading to heatng and melting when passing 20 amps.
Even at lesser amperages, it was just a matter of time, and connection/ disconnection cycles before intermittent failures became common and would cause a curse fest.
My exterior powerpoles exposed to weather, I sealed the back ends where the wires enter with 'amazing goop' and fill the contact cavities with dielectric grease before mating them. I use some thin stainless wire to lock them closed, but they sell ridiculously overpriced special locks for that purpose
45 amp powerpoles can take 10AWG wire, but are not so easy to crimp properly without their special tool though.
SAE 10 gauge is 6 to 12% thinner than 10 AWG.
Good luck on you 90 degree SAE quest. I would personally pursue other avenues.
