How to securely connect??
I'll have 2- #2 awg cables from the MS 60 MPPT CC to the 4-220a batteries, then I'll have 2-4/0 cables from the batteries to the Mag 2012 inverter, plus the other cables/wiring as needed for the solar...
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I like all my 12V connections to use NEW heavy cables with ring terminal crimped on. I also like to use quality terminal blocks and stud connections like you see in the BLUE SEA catalogs.. I usually order all my cables from ANCOR and make my own cables.
All of my connections are to a terminal block or a stud somewhere using ring terminals. makes for easy removal and trouble shooting.
Also great for matching up cables for equalizing current flow etc...
I use one of those 8-ton hand crimpers and follow quality cable making procedures trying to keep everything new for the initial install.
This makes all the cables neat in appearance as well as great performance.
I use heat shrink adhesive tubing ends to keep moisture down around the crimp portion of the cables. If I really want to make things look very professional I can also add heat shrink cable markers before hand crimping the ends....
It sort of comes natural for me as this is what I did for a living way back then running the DOD electronics systems road trips... Like the old saying goes "they don't say hanes until I say hanes"...
Of course some guys just lay them on a concrete slab and smack them with a hammer.
Roy Ken
All of my connections are to a terminal block or a stud somewhere using ring terminals. makes for easy removal and trouble shooting.
Also great for matching up cables for equalizing current flow etc...
I use one of those 8-ton hand crimpers and follow quality cable making procedures trying to keep everything new for the initial install.
This makes all the cables neat in appearance as well as great performance.
I use heat shrink adhesive tubing ends to keep moisture down around the crimp portion of the cables. If I really want to make things look very professional I can also add heat shrink cable markers before hand crimping the ends....
It sort of comes natural for me as this is what I did for a living way back then running the DOD electronics systems road trips... Like the old saying goes "they don't say hanes until I say hanes"...
Of course some guys just lay them on a concrete slab and smack them with a hammer.
Roy Ken
