Ed_Gee wrote:
My quality items were designed for my 320W system with potential for expansion to one more 160W parallel panel,
... and 500W array in series would have expansion room for another 500W - which is probably more than the roof space would allow. On the same #10 cable.
Ed_Gee wrote:
iPads are also made in China.
Comparing 40-year old tech company with a solar e-commerce hub is informative indeed. They don't disclose who and where designs and manufactures their quality items, btw.
Agreed with Westend - it's easy to make your own J-box, for cheap. Just don't see much reason going parallel with MPPT.