Solar Training

2.5mm² Solar cables

Voltage rating: 600VDC
Nominal current rating: 20A

Ideally suited to connecting between a solar panel, equiped with MC4 connectors, and a solar charge controller.

As a guide, 2.5mm² cable is recommended for panels of 150W or less having a panel-to-controller cable length of 5m or less. If greater than this, use 4mm² cable.

Note: Never connect or disconnect MC4 connectors whilst they are under electrical load as this can cause arcing which can damage the contacts.

4mm² Solar cables

As a guide, 4mm² cable is recommended for panels of 150W or more having a panel-to-controller cable length of 5m or more. If less than this, use 2.5mm² cable.