Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

Hi Doug- Thanks- That looks very interesting and likely better than what I found. Here is another version of the trolling motor connector and I think this one might be even better because it is a twist lock: https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1450028 S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

You might try a trolling motor connector. 

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David > Knecht via CnC-List > Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 1:39 PM > To: CnC CnC discussion list > Cc: David Knecht > Subject: Stus-List solar panel connector > > When I set up a solar panel for trickle charging

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

2020 3:56 PM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Re: Stus-List solar panel connector I have encountered several “waterproof” connectors like this and the problem is that the cover is watertight, but when you use it, it is not covered and so not watertight. I looked more car

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

I would recommend MC4 connectors. See: https://powerwerx.com/mc4-solar-cable-connectors-5 I have them on my panel for over a decade now (Damn, I’m getting old) All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Captain of the Starship Enterprise C 37+ |

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

This looks like what I want and is also available on Amazon: https://12vtechnology.com/collections/connectors-waterproof/products/new-waterproof-two-2-pin-wire-terminal-solar-panel-connector-marine-w-boot-12v S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT ___

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

020 1:39 PM > To: CnC CnC discussion list > Cc: David Knecht > Subject: Stus-List solar panel connector > > When I set up a solar panel for trickle charging the battery, I used a > cigarette lighter type receptacle and plug to run the solar panel wire > through the bulkhead

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

: Friday, August 28, 2020 1:39 PM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Stus-List solar panel connector When I set up a solar panel for trickle charging the battery, I used a cigarette lighter type receptacle and plug to run the solar panel wire through the bulkhead (https

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

i'm not surprised the SeaDog's didn't hold up in the weather. You could go with MC4 connectors, but if you remove the panel frequently it would be a pain. Joel On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 1:40 PM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > When I set up a solar panel for trickle

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

Hi Joel- Tried one of those also. They are fine for inside computer etc. but left out in the sun and weather for months, it seemed to loose the spring action so loses contact over time. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Aug 28, 2020, at 1:49 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List >

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

Dave, I use the cheaper SeaDog equivalent for my 12 volt computer and monitor without issues. If your panel is 50w or less it would be adequate. Joel On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 1:40 PM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > When I set up a solar panel for trickle charging

Stus-List solar panel connector

When I set up a solar panel for trickle charging the battery, I used a cigarette lighter type receptacle and plug to run the solar panel wire through the bulkhead