Post by burnhaven on Jun 2, 2016 4:59:34 GMT -8
I just received my 100 watt Renogy suitcase kit and need advice on extending the cables. The cables with it will be too short so I have the choice of extending it or replacing it with something like these Renogy Solar Tray Cables which have a battery connect ring on one end and bare wire for the controller on the other. Problem there is no fusing.
My first choice was the Renogy Extension Cable For Solar Power System at 15 ft 10 gauge which when inserted into the existing cable retains the original fuse. Then I could consider replacing the original alligator clips with battery rings. This would be a combination of 10 ft of 12 gauge ( original cable ) plus 15 ft of 10 gauge which hopefully would be ok for charging one 12 volt RV battery.
Another possible option is the Anderson power pole cables but what I see in 10 gauge is pricey and requires some splicing / adapting
powerwerx.com/powerpole-connector-extension-cable
My first choice was the Renogy Extension Cable For Solar Power System at 15 ft 10 gauge which when inserted into the existing cable retains the original fuse. Then I could consider replacing the original alligator clips with battery rings. This would be a combination of 10 ft of 12 gauge ( original cable ) plus 15 ft of 10 gauge which hopefully would be ok for charging one 12 volt RV battery.
Another possible option is the Anderson power pole cables but what I see in 10 gauge is pricey and requires some splicing / adapting
powerwerx.com/powerpole-connector-extension-cable