connectors, rather than MC4s for a smaller system that is pretty much portable, as in
put together and taken apart and moved every few days?
I'm kicking around the idea of building out a smaller demonstration system (seeing how the local
code authority is such a pain in the rear) with a lot of this PV stuff I shoved in the shed.
To simplify things, I am considering using anderson powerpole connectors, rather than MC4s.
is there a good reason not to do this?
Anderson connectors have no ingress protection, MC4 connectors have a IP67 ingress protection rating.
Quote from: phonetic on June 17, 2013, 05:29:20 AM
Anderson connectors have no ingress protection, MC4 connectors have a IP67 ingress protection rating.
And I care about ingress protection on a system that will be set up for 2 days maximum because? j
(seriously, I want to know what I would care).
Thanks.
CPM;
Since these are used in thousands of applications as high current interconnects, I see no reason you cannot use them for a demo system. They must meet specifications for industrial use so I would use them, no worries.
I see the issue not being water tight but in your case it is likely a non issue.
I suspect the MC4 connectors would not stay sealed very long if they are connected and disconnected often anyway?
Might be good to have a set so folks can see what the should use in a permanent installation, however.
Just from the peanut gallery.
Tom
Quote from: TomW on June 17, 2013, 07:07:45 AM
CPM;
Since these are used in thousands of applications as high current interconnects, I see no reason you cannot use them for a demo system. They must meet specifications for industrial use so I would use them, no worries.
I see the issue not being water tight but in your case it is likely a non issue.
I suspect the MC4 connectors would not stay sealed very long if they are connected and disconnected often anyway?
Might be good to have a set so folks can see what the should use in a permanent installation, however.
Just from the peanut gallery.
Tom
Yeah, that's a very good reason I think.
Use the MC4s because in a demonstration situation, I can also demonstrate the MC4.
Makes sense.
I think if I lube them with antioxidation compound (which i do anyway) that will cut down on the wear on the seals that would occur from multiple connects/disconnects, , , maybe.
Yes I am with Tom. Use the power pole connectors but had some MC4's on hand for show and tell.
Ryan