Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-05 Thread William Miller
Jim: The connectors have an o-ring for waterproofing when fastened through an unthreaded hole. WM Sent from my iPod On Mar 5, 2012, at 7:16 AM, "Solarguy" wrote: > William > The drill & tap process you described works great for a good watertight > attachment. But does Multi-Contact make the

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-05 Thread Solarguy
William The drill & tap process you described works great for a good watertight attachment. But does Multi-Contact make the bulkhead style connectors with any thread pitch beside M12x1.5 metric ? Not that a metric tap is a big investment but the attaching using the threaded end with a nut is quicke

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-05 Thread Glenn Burt
-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors Colleagues: I put some pictures on our web site at the bottom of: http://millersolar.com/MillerSolar/practices/Technical_Procedures/PV_wiring/ _PV_wiring.html Let me know if you need anymore information or assistance. William Miller At 10:53

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-02 Thread William Miller
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 ar

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-02 Thread William Miller
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors Dana, Jay, William, Thanks for your responses. AEE did not carry the box/bulhead MC4 only the standard cable connector. PV-Cable suggested by Jay had the connectors at $2.97 each, and can provide these in small quantities William, I would be interested

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-02 Thread Tom Duffy
PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors Dana, Jay, William, Thanks for your responses. AEE did not carry the box/bulhead MC4 only the standard cable connector. PV-Cable suggested by Jay had the connectors at $2.97 each, and can provide these in small quantities William

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-02 Thread Carl Adams
Dana, Jay, William, Thanks for your responses. AEE did not carry the box/bulhead MC4 only the standard cable connector. PV-Cable suggested by Jay had the connectors at $2.97 each, and can provide these in small quantities William, I would be interested in seeing a photo of the new technique if yo

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-02 Thread jay peltz
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. S

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-02 Thread William Miller
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 sim

[RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-01 Thread Nick Vida
How are those things as they come apart after being installed for several years? Pretty strong? any quality issues over time? Nick Vida Brighter Days___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & set

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-01 Thread Dana
e-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Carl Adams Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 1:14 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors Hello Fellow Wrenches Is anyone using MC4 box connectors and if so do you have a

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-01 Thread jay peltz
Hi Carl, Contact PV Cables. They have all the different types of ends and cables. Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables 1155 Redway Drive Redway, CA 95560 (707) 223-1474 br...@pv-cables.com www.pv-cables.com Jay peltz power On Mar 1, 2012, at 12:14 PM, Carl Adams wrote: > Hello Fellow Wrenches > >

[RE-wrenches] MC4 Box connectors

2012-03-01 Thread Carl Adams
Hello Fellow Wrenches Is anyone using MC4 box connectors and if so do you have a source for these in small quantities. I need 20 each male and female for an upcoming project. MC Part number 32.0057P0001 for the Male and 32.0056P0001 for the Female. With Regards Carl Adams SunRock Solar