How To Install Mc4 Solar Panel Connectors

Mc4 male connector fitting.

How to install mc4 solar panel connectors.

You will notice the wire is stripped shorter than the metal crimp connector. Feed the cable gland on in the correct direction. We are using a mc4 2 5 4 6mm crimp connector for this because it gives a great connection. Trim your b s cable length to size or neatly trim the end off your solar panels fly leads using a set of cable.

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. Details on how to install renogy s mc4 connectors onto a multi stranded copper cable. For mc4 connectors and more solar products visit our learn page https.

Mc4 solar connectors step 1. Ensure to feed your screw cap. Feed the mc4 terminal pin onto the copper stripped end of the cable. I still personally prefer a water tight j box and water tight entry gland but not all panels ship that way.

How to install mc4 connectors step 1 strip the solar panel cable to expose approximately 3 8 of the stranded copper cable step 2 crimp terminal well and put the terminal to the connector directly. 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.