Here's the lug you would use for the inverter and batteries
https://www.delcity.net/store/Straight-Tinned-Copper-Lugs/p_810763.h_796015.t_1
It doesn't say here, but on the bag I got, it specifically is listed for
fine strand cables too.
I have 3 crimpers that I use: one like Allan's for the large cable (2/0
and 4/0) , then a smaller, easier to handle one for #2 to #8.
For #10 and smaller, I use a Klein crimper with the indenter.
Image result for klein crimper
I've had failures and repaired other people's problems with the hex
crimpers. In all cases, I recommend a crimper that has a *V* on one
side and an indenting pin that pushes into the V.
I've taken apart factory cables from Outback, Trace, Midnite, etc, and
they all use the V crimper style, not the hex type.
https://www.delcity.net/store/Heavy!Duty-Terminal-Crimping-Tool/p_10379.h_45483.t_1
https://www.delcity.net/store/Heavy!Duty-Hammer-Cable-Crimper/p_10383.h_54606.t_1
https://www.delcity.net/store/V!Crimp-Heavy!Duty-Crimping-Tool/p_800107.h_800109.t_1
All of these make good professional crimps. I've tried several other
crimpers that did not work as well. Hex crimps can rip through heat
shrink, while some ratcheting oval crimpers let the wire pull out after,
etc..... With the indent, it will always hold the wire, even with
different types of wire and different lugs.
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760
On 11/14/2016 10:56 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote:
Will,
1/4" ring by whatever size wire you choose. Del City is a good source
- www.delcity.net. #153145 is 1/4"/#10AWG; #254145 is same for #8 and
#255145 for #6.
Standard indent crimper for non-insulated terminals, not the
automotive type. Mine is a Klein.
Allan
*Allan Sindelar*
al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com>
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional
New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician
Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc.
*505 780-2738 cell*
**
On 11/14/2016 10:34 AM, Will White wrote:
Hey Wrenches,
I'm doing an upgrade to an Outback VFX series off-grid system with
the flexware boxes. What type/brand of ring connectors and crimpers
do you all use for the DC breakers with the post terminals?
Thanks,
Will
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