How To Install Mc4 Solar Panel Connectors

Mc4 solar connectors step 1.

How to install mc4 solar panel connectors.

These are solar mc4 connectors the female is on the bottom and the male plug is on top. Today more and more solar panels are shipping with mc4 terminals and less and less with actual junction boxes. Details on how to install renogy s mc4 connectors onto a multi stranded copper cable. I still personally prefer a water tight j box and water tight entry gland but not all panels ship that way.

Use a crimper to crimp and secure the contacts of the terminal. By crimping the terminal onto the cable you are securing the copper cable to the contact for a secure power connection. We are using a mc4 2 5 4 6mm crimp connector for this because it gives a great connection. Ensure to feed your screw cap.

Feed the cable gland on in the correct direction. How to correctly install mc4 connectors for your solar panels step 1. For mc4 connectors and more solar products visit our learn page https. Mc4 male connector fitting.

Mc4 connectors use 4 components to make a complete mc4 connector. Using solar spanner to slide the strain relief grommet and nut back onto the mc4 connector. Trim your b s cable length to size or neatly trim the end off your solar panels fly leads using a set of cable.