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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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Almot
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Jun 28, 2016
#10 is fine for 24V arrays.

Many places sell MC4 solar extension cable #10 in length up to 100ft. Pretty sturdy insulation. You cut it in half and use MC4 connectors to panel pigtails (those are usually #12 with same MC4), and bare ends to controller. Plug and play, simple.

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