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<div dir="ltr">I just replaced 34 pairs of connectors on SW modules that were installed in 2014 or so. Makes me a bit concerned for the many other installs out there. These were on a SunnyBoy that did it’s job and triggered and arc fault alert.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">The connector manufacturer seems to have tried to designed a melt-away logo but I think we can figure it out.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">I see some O&M work in our future.</div>
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<blockquote type="cite">On Nov 9, 2023, at 6:33 PM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:<br>
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<p>I'm trying to find a pic to post, but they were MC4 connectors, not the UTX.</p>
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<blockquote type="cite">Are they the Amohenol UTX connectors? SW had a recall on them, sounds like about the right timeframe.
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<blockquote type="cite">On Nov 9, 2023, at 4:47 PM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches <a class="x_moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">
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<p>12 Ga wire is not going to catch on fire, but the MC connectors might. I just went back on a 7 yr old Solarworld install, and had a bad series MC connector (module to module). It got quite crispy, deforming and bubbling the plastic on both sides of the
connection. It was still passing current; I didn't get a chance to measure the volt drop. It was completely plugged in, so not an installation issue. </p>
<p>This was not one of our connectors made up in the field, these were Solarworld factory connectors on both sides, same model modules. That also means no mismatch of "MC4" connector type. </p>
<p>10+ amps continuous, moist environment, 30F+ hotter than ambient temp, all are tough on connectors. I predict more connector failures as module current ratings increase.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">With the move to larger cells, some modules have an Isc that is pushing the limits of 12 AWG wire. If I apply the rule of 156% (or 125% solar derate*125% continuous load derate) to an 18 Amp Isc module this will exceed the 25A that a
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