[RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

William Miller william at millersolar.com
Fri Mar 2 23:59:10 PST 2012


Jay:

This required the bulkhead fittings and an extra $0.95 plug.

I keep finding ideas to do the job better but I am having a hard time 
finding out how to do it cheaper!

William


At 07:41 AM 3/2/2012, you wrote:
>Hi William,
>
>Was this cheaper than getting bulkhead fittings?
>Very cool work around.
>
>Jay
>
>peltz power
>On Mar 2, 2012, at 7:19 AM, William Miller wrote:
>
> > Carl:
> >
> > That is the only type of connector we use.  They are very solid and 
> save one extra splice for each positive or negative lead.  See: 
> http://millersolar.com/MillerSolar/practices/Technical_Procedures/PV_wiring/_PV_wiring.html
> >
> > Just yesterday, working with a machinist, we figured out a simple 
> procedure for modifying a 1/2" threaded plug to accept the threaded stud 
> on the back of these connectors.  Now we can thread these into 1/2" hubs 
> on bell boxes.  Very handy.
> >
> > We have only ordered them in quantities of 100.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > William
> >
> >




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