How To Assemble, Crimp and Solder MC4 Connector To Make Solar Panel Extension Cable

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  • @SandyMcClintock
    @SandyMcClintock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I discussed the art of connections with a man who had many years of experience with electrics in Campers and RVs.
    He said he had been taught to *always* use *two* methods of making joints i.e. crimping and soldiering. I think your method looks better than just using an 'approved' crimping tool. :)

  • @hpaulfuchs
    @hpaulfuchs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is one of the best "how to" videos I have viewed. Thanks!

  • @carltaylor4942
    @carltaylor4942 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just done this myself. It's easy. If I can do it, anyone can. I now have my second solar panel up and charging my new Bluetti. Yay! I used ordinary pliers instead of an expensive crimping tool and it worked perfectly.

  • @kareljansen3992
    @kareljansen3992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He did a good job! But if youre like me in the middle of Norway fitting a new panel with just a plier its possible, fold the one over the other en press down with alot of force, pull and if the stay its okay.
    Screwing them is also possible you dont need a special tool.
    Goodluck

    • @mattc825
      @mattc825 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Norway friend. I agree; it’s easier than what he did. No doubt a great job but unnecessary. Cheers from USA

  • @draglord8460
    @draglord8460 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mc4 can be used in motorcycle electrical connections? Considering with all harsh weather conditions...

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it is possible.

    • @lawrencedavidson6195
      @lawrencedavidson6195 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good idea. I'm sorry i did not think of it when i used to ride.

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They will connect as anything else. But it's probably one of the worst possible choices for a motorbike! Huge and cumbersome as they can be! Would not be in any decent choice list of connections! That's for sure. ;-)

    • @Davidslabofficial
      @Davidslabofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes you can use it anywhere

  • @renerite3834
    @renerite3834 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My local supplier was out of stock of MC4 crimping tool and needed to do one of these connections, works like a charm, many thanks!

  • @marcfruchtman9473
    @marcfruchtman9473 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. If you ever make a new one, please use voice.

  • @terryterry1655
    @terryterry1655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If no mc4 tool, perhaps I can cover mc4 with cloth and tighten with two pliers.

  • @johnward7619
    @johnward7619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You solder after crimping. You have probably also contaminated the joint with your finger in the flux. By soldering, youa re effectively making a weak spot in your connection

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea maybe, im not profesional, but so far my setup is fine for years

  • @neilsparks.4447
    @neilsparks.4447 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks bad to me it’s not the solder holding the joint, the terminals mechanical grip is not working, if the solder gets warm and softens then you will have a dry joint

  • @samsudinbinjason
    @samsudinbinjason ปีที่แล้ว

    i never solder the wire..just using crimping plier. double check before tighteng thel lock cap.

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  ปีที่แล้ว

      At that time I couldn't find a place that sold a proper crimp tool

  • @melmeja
    @melmeja 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect work!

  • @RomanRoman-xi3dv
    @RomanRoman-xi3dv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are sayin do the same with negative, but your connector is marked with "-". Isnt that a negative ?

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its for extension, so you need + to connect with - from panel, and you need - to connect + from the panel

  • @TheGrimshaw
    @TheGrimshaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. What's the name of that song playing in the background?

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      sorry I lost my projects on my old hard drive so I can't give an answer

    • @ziggys745
      @ziggys745 ปีที่แล้ว

      Building Us by Craig Bailie

  • @anandaweerasinghe6698
    @anandaweerasinghe6698 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A good terminal will get rusty

  • @kaushalthakur3901
    @kaushalthakur3901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First of all you should use crimping tool for crimping of Mc4 connector

  • @Kukuhharyada
    @Kukuhharyada 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ngupas kabel nya gokil banget 😁

  • @battlejohnson9579
    @battlejohnson9579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Plumbers Flux?, Razor blade instead of strippers?, what kind of wire is that??. sorry buddy good effort on the vid but this is not the way to go about this. i would fail a QAQC check and not to mention the added labor involved in this process. people please remember you only maintain the UL listing if its installed per manufactures specifications. So what's the takeaway lesson here... your only as good as the tools you own.

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yea i know many things in this video are not properly prepared.. :)

  • @davemorgan8388
    @davemorgan8388 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that 10AWG wire? Where can I purchase it?

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i bought it from China, and this is small wire with only 2.5mm copper diameter

    • @rider2731
      @rider2731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Home Depot

  • @flyingjeff1984
    @flyingjeff1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice work

  • @AtulSingh-fv4uq
    @AtulSingh-fv4uq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After several failures due to highly corrosive environment I have shifted to soldering wires in mc4 connectors and it works. You could have dipped the wires once in soldering flux instead of soiling your fingers Repeatedly 😂

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah Bro, I'm still learning, not professional PV installer :D

  • @tomsaunders383
    @tomsaunders383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good to see metric for 98% of the worlds population that doesn't live in a backward country

  • @perumandlaashok6844
    @perumandlaashok6844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Solar wire adras cheppu

  • @BuckRogers2000
    @BuckRogers2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the time, effort and expense! I can't claim whether the jerk, Robin Szemeti, is correct or not. Perhaps she will entertain us with her interpretation of a proper connection?

  • @alku1002
    @alku1002 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @georgemoomaw9437
    @georgemoomaw9437 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting. I’m not sure how necessary this might be. I never had a crimped connection fail or draw excessive amps from a poor connection, but this was interesting none the less.

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks... i added solder process because i dont have proper crimp tool

  • @hilarylatham3917
    @hilarylatham3917 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why are you soldering crimp connectors? Get some decent crimpers.

    • @Nimashet
      @Nimashet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any crimper

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i didnt have any and to make sure it wont get loose in future

  • @pblnlpalu
    @pblnlpalu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Never solder on a crimping system.

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i saw many bad crimping jobs also...

    • @BATTERY73
      @BATTERY73 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ide Tsabit then they are using the wrong tool. MC4 crimping tool is $15-20 and does an excel job.

  • @robinszemeti3085
    @robinszemeti3085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lol, using acid plumbing flux on electrical connections? NO!

  • @Dennis-eq9ou
    @Dennis-eq9ou ปีที่แล้ว

    Music is terrible 😞

  • @flyingfarm1
    @flyingfarm1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That looks like plumbers flux. It is very corrosive and not recommended for electrical work.

  • @romaineathey2690
    @romaineathey2690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sure the best wood makers instructions is on woodprix website.

  • @holypvconnector
    @holypvconnector 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This operation is time consuming

  • @georgevenckus
    @georgevenckus ปีที่แล้ว

    Never solder your crimps

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  ปีที่แล้ว

      At that time I couldn't find a place that sold a proper crimp tool

  • @thervviking6995
    @thervviking6995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why must you have that annoying noise on this video! This damned electronic (music) !!!
    Serves no purpose and is quite annoying.

    • @solarpowersystem
      @solarpowersystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry then, because i have no verbal explaination on it, so i add random music

  • @robertreedholm3217
    @robertreedholm3217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Completely wrong...................

  • @MB-cz1go
    @MB-cz1go 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why soldering. Bullshit. The cable can broke in the years.

  • @naveedahmad67
    @naveedahmad67 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    misleading title of the video