[RE-wrenches] #6 PV Wire Transition

Allan Sindelar allan at sindelarsolar.com
Thu Oct 6 17:10:55 PDT 2016


Corey,
The Ilsco would work, but they're quite expensive and aren't likely 
rated for exposure to weather.
While I don't have a solution, Brian or staff at PV Cables may if anyone 
does. 707 923-3000, www.pv-cables.com
Allan

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On 10/6/2016 5:23 PM, Benn Kilburn wrote:
> Could you use one of those insulated Ilsco terminal blocks (sorry, don't have a part number handy) to transition the #6 to short length of #8/10 then put your #8/10 connector on the short piece?
>
> Benn Kilburn
> SkyFire Energy Inc.
> 780-906-7807
>
>> On Oct 6, 2016, at 4:22 PM, Corey Shalanski <corey at joule-energy.com> wrote:
>>
>> We're looking for a way to transition from #6 PV wire to #8/#10 PV wire wye-harnesses. Unfortunately Multi-Contact doesn't seem to manufacture a #6-compatible MC4 connector. Has anyone else had to deal with this? or has any creative solutions?
>>
>> --
>> Corey Shalanski
>> Joule Energy
>> New Orleans, LA
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