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crcr
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Dec 06, 2019

Need Good Sources for Quality Bulk Solar Cable

I'm building a solar system on our TT. I am going to buy my own MC4 connectors, crimpers, etc, and build my own custom length cables for connecting the roof solar panels to the roof combiner box. ...
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crcr
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Dec 06, 2019
pianotuna wrote:
#10 is not big enough unless you are going to MPPT controller with a high voltage input. Even then you may wish to do #8 or #6.

Try Home Depot. You can select UV and gauge 6-2 or 8-2


Thanks. I'm using a PVM controller, so yeah, definitely want to run #8.

I already checked with my local Home Depot stores, and they do not stock UV resistant wire.

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