{"product_id":"renogy-mc4-malefemale-solar-panel-cable-connectors-5-pair","title":"Male\/Female Solar Panel Cable Connectors (5 Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive pairs of solar connectors, waterproof and built for permanent installation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fittings that join panels to each other and to the extension cable — heavier and sturdier than the generic equivalents, which matters on something that lives on a roof for a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, one FFM and one MMF per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/strong\u003e and dust-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard plastic housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor permanent photovoltaic installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically used for parallel connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou need the right tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are crimped, not screwed. Assembly means stripping the cable, crimping the terminal with a proper solar crimping tool, sliding on the base and strain relief, and tightening. A pair of pliers instead of a crimper produces a joint that works on the bench and fails on the roof after a winter of vibration and thermal cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere the waterproofing actually comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solar connector is only sealed when it is fully mated and the strain relief is properly compressed onto the correct cable diameter. Using a connector designed for 6mm² on 4mm² cable leaves a gap that wicks water straight into the joint. Match the connector to the cable, and push until it clicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive pairs is enough for a typical array with spares. If you are only joining two panels in parallel and extending to the controller, you need fewer than you think — most panels arrive with connectors already fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renogy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51358098587815,"sku":"RNG-CNCT-MC4X5-UK","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1158\/3143\/files\/Cnct-MC4-2__61683.1582012107.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789800882","url":"https:\/\/shop.roamwired.com\/products\/renogy-mc4-malefemale-solar-panel-cable-connectors-5-pair","provider":"Roam Wired Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}