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Welkman



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waterproof 2 pin connectors - advice requested
Hi all,

I need to add a waterproof connection to the roof of my 110 to allow removal and refitting of my solar panel. I have seen deutsch conectors but have no idea which size, which crimping tool etc. Anyone connected up external stuff like this before? I reckon the cables are too small for an anderson plug.
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custom90



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What is the load / current draw? ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
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Welkman



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It is a 180w panel so max I guess 15 amp.
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leeds



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Anderson SB connector smallest is rated at 50 amps for 6mm2 cable

Deutsch connectors are rated at 13 amps and 0.5-1.5mm2 cable

Large superseal connectors are rated at 20 amps.

Now solar panel may be rated at 180 watts but what is voltage output? To charge 12 volt battery you will need a bare minimum of 12.6 volts up to 14.6 volts.


Brendan
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Welkman



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It charges top end of 13 in the middle of summer at midday I think. That is measured off the super cheap controller that needs replacing Smile 3
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leeds wrote:
Anderson SB connector smallest is rated at 50 amps for 6mm2 cable

Deutsch connectors are rated at 13 amps and 0.5-1.5mm2 cable

Large superseal connectors are rated at 20 amps.

Now solar panel may be rated at 180 watts but what is voltage output? To charge 12 volt battery you will need a bare minimum of 12.6 volts up to 14.6 volts.


Brendan


FYI - Deutsch connectors are also available in 25A versions - DTP
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