Solarline 1 are the MC3 connectors, the older ones without latches.
Solarline 2 are the MC4 with locking latches.
Tyco are made by a different company, oddly enough named Tyco. Only a few
panels use them, in fact I have seen only one brand.
None of them are compatible with each other.
See http://www.multi-contact-usa.com/products/productline/5
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Darryl Thayer" <[email protected]>
To: "RE-wrenches" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Module Connectors (MC 4 Solarline Tyco)
I assume the old MC is the same as the MC1 and Solarline1?
Also that the tyco, Solarline 2 and MC 4 are also the same?
Plese correct if I am wrong.
Darryl
--- On Tue, 12/16/08, William Miller <[email protected]> wrote:
From: William Miller <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Module Connectors (MC 4 Solarline Tyco)
To: "RE-wrenches" <[email protected]>
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 9:56 AM
Carl:
1. You have to use the one that matches the modules you are
using.
2. The more connectors you have in a system, the more
chance for
problems. We install a PVC J-box with panel mount
connectors such that the
factory leads can reach without spicing or extending.
3. From the J-box, un-spliced building wire (usually THHN)
is run through
conduit to the termination point.
See
http://mpandc.com/practices/Technical_Procedures/PV_wiring/PV_wiring.html
William Miller
At 06:43 AM 12/16/2008, you wrote:
>Hello All,
>
>I'm trying to sort the module connector types being
referenced here and there.
>
>Can you help clarify
>MC
>MC4
>Solarline 1
>Solarline 2
>Tyco
>
>Preferences? Pros/Cons
>
>Good source for crimp tools?
>
>2009 regulations?
>
>Thanks
>Carl
>
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