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SFVdave
Explorer
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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YC_1
Nomad
Jun 29, 2016
scrubjaysnest wrote:
YC 1 wrote:
Use low voltage landscape wire and you will have plenty of abrasion and heat protection as well as UV. It is nice and heavy and works extremely well. Available at any home improvement store in the landscape lighting area.

Low voltage landscape wire is usually only 18 AWG and way to small. Panels normally come with 12 AWG wire which is the minimum size one should use between panel and combiner. I use 10 AWG marine grade.


Landscape wire

Landscape lights can use a lot of current.

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