How To Install Mc4 Solar Panel Connectors

By crimping the terminal onto the cable you are securing the copper cable to the contact for a secure power connection.

How to install mc4 solar panel connectors.

Mc4 male connector fitting. For mc4 connectors and more solar products visit our learn page https. Feed the mc4 terminal pin onto the copper stripped end of the cable. Use a crimper to crimp and secure the contacts of the terminal.

Mc4 solar connectors step 1. Today more and more solar panels are shipping with mc4 terminals and less and less with actual junction boxes. We are using a mc4 2 5 4 6mm crimp connector for this because it gives a great connection. Details on how to install renogy s mc4 connectors onto a multi stranded copper cable.

How to correctly install mc4 connectors for your solar panels step 1. Trim your b s cable length to size or neatly trim the end off your solar panels fly leads using a set of cable. Ensure to feed your screw cap. Using solar spanner to slide the strain relief grommet and nut back onto the mc4 connector.

Feed the cable gland on in the correct direction. Mc4 connectors use 4 components to make a complete mc4 connector. I still personally prefer a water tight j box and water tight entry gland but not all panels ship that way.