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SkiSmuggs
Explorer
Feb 10, 2016

Solar Quick Connect

I have 200w on the roof to a 30A charge control. I want to make some wiring changes in the controller compartment to 1) provide easy disconnect of solar panels from controller for when batteries need work, and 2) provide a "y" connection for my portable panels to bypass their 10A and use the 30A to allow for much longer cable for more versatility of portable panels.
MC4 connectors don't make very good quick connects and the Renogy suitcase came with Anderson SB50 connectors that I think might do a good job. Is this a good choice?

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    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Feb 10, 2016
    I have used the SB50's here for some extension cord type applications for high current cable pairs...

    The problem I seem to keep having in a good way to keep them from pulling apart. I usually end up using tie wraps around both ends and then pull them together real tight. Of course doing this I have to snip the tie wraps when I want to disconnect the two connection pieces...

    I really haven't looked on the POWERWERX site to see what they have to keep the connections together - Just reporting in my case they are pretty easy to accidentally pull apart.

    They work great making cool to touch high current connections.

    Don't know if others have this problem or not...

    Roy Ken

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