[RE-wrenches] Push-in Wire Connectors

[penobscotsolar at midmaine.com]

We use Burndy insulated blocks for transitioning with Enphase. Inside the
connector they use the same blue silicone that is used in the wet rated
twist on's only with a pretty reliable long term connection.They tighten
with a hex wrench. They aren't cheap, but security rarely is. They are
also not that bad. I think we pay about $5 each for one's that are rated
for#14-#8. We easily fit four of these in a 4x4x2 box. If you are doing
separate strings they also have three way connectors, slightly larger, but
still fairly compact.

Daryl




> Ideal makes  set screw wire connectors (brass or bronze?) with a twist on
> cap. Looks like a wirenut when done!
> Jeremy
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