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SFVdave
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Jun 28, 2016

Question about Routing solar cables down fridge vent

I see most route their solar cables down the fridge vent and do so on the side opposite the flue. Is there any concern for the amount of heat generated by fridge, especially on a HOT sunny day. I ...
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SCVJeff
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Jun 28, 2016
Run them down on the opposite side of the flue, wrap them in slit wrap for abrasion resistance and don't worry about it.. Unless you have the worlds lousiest wire, the negligible heat in there will no effect whatsoever. Don't forget the frig wiring lives its entire life and does just fine

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