Solar-Catalog.com 2008
Wire & Wiring Accessories
Catalog Contents
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- MultiContact Array Output Cables
- MultiContact Color-Coded Array Cables
- MultiContact Branch Connectors
- MultiContact Cable Ends
- MultiContact Cable Tools
- Waterproof Strain Reliefs
This 2 conductor flexible wire is excellent for outdoor applications like PV array lead-in and sub array wiring.
It may be buried directly in the ground or exposed to direct sunlight. 10 and 12 gauge are good for array interconnects. UL listed, stranded type THHN / THWN conductors.
Conductor insulation is red and black.
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Description |
Item Code |
Price / ft. |
Purchase |
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8 AWG 2-Conductor TC Cable |
50.1156 |
$1.75 |
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10 AWG 2-Conductor TC Cable |
50.1162 |
$1.05 |
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12 AWG 2-Conductor TC Cable |
50.1174 |
$0.75 |
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16 AWG 2-Conductor TC Cable |
50.1177 |
$0.45 |
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18 AWG 2-Conductor TC Cable |
50.1180 |
$0.40 |
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This cable has two flexible stranded conductors covered with a vinyl jacket.
It is commonly used for low voltage house wiring.
Since it is stranded, it can be used in boats and RVs where vibration is encountered. Conductor insulation is black and white.
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Description |
Item Code |
Price / ft. |
Purchase |
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#8-2C Duplex Primary |
50.1544 |
$0.98 |
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#10-2C Duplex Primary |
50.1547 |
$0.64 |
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#12-2C Duplex Primary |
50.1550 |
$0.45 |
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#14-2C Duplex Primary |
50.1553 |
$0.38 |
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Type USE single conductor copper wire for lead-in from PV arrays, wind and hydroelectric systems.
It may be used for AC or DC wiring up to 600 volts. Insulation is black cross linked polyethylene. UL listed, USE-2 RHH / RHW-2.
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Description |
Item Code |
Price / ft. |
Purchase |
| #4/0, AWG USE Single Conductor |
50.1012 |
$7.00 |
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| #2/0, AWG USE Single Conductor |
50.1015 |
$5.50 |
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| #1, AWG USE Single Conductor |
50.1019 |
$4.00 |
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| #2, AWG USE Single Conductor |
50.1021 |
$3.00 |
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| #4, AWG USE Single Conductor |
50.1024 |
$2.00 |
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| #6, AWG USE Single Conductor |
50.1027 |
$1.50 |
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| #8, AWG USE Single Conductor |
50.1030 |
$0.75 |
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| #10, AWG USE Single Conductor |
50.1033 |
$0.65 |
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| #12, AWG USE Single Conductor |
50.1036 |
$0.50 |
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This fine stranded, very flexible cable is UL listed for use as battery cable.
It is rated MTW or THW or AWM, 600 volt, sunlight resistant, direct burial, 105C. Available with red or black insulation.
Minimum order 20 feet per item
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Description |
Item Code |
Price / ft. |
Purchase |
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Battery Cable 4/0 Black |
50.1470 |
$6.65 |
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Battery Cable 4/0 Red |
50.1472 |
$6.65 |
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Battery Cable 2/0 Black |
50.1476 |
$4.75 |
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Battery Cable 2/0 Red |
50.1478 |
$4.75 |
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Battery Cable 2 AWG Black |
50.1487 |
$3.20 |
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Battery Cable 2 AWG Red |
50.1488 |
$3.20 |
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(Please note, minimum order on any of the above wire is 20 feet)
10/2 without ground pump cable is for the Shurflo 9300 submersible pump. 2 conductor with ground pump cable is required for Grundfos SQFlex and SQ AC pumps.
Sensor Wire
This 3-conductor, 22-gauge direct-burial wire can be used between water level sensors and pump controls in pumping applications where you must sense water level in a remote tank or in a well.
Splice Kit
This kit contains crimp splices and heat shrink tubing for splicing AWG 10 or 12 submersible pump wire for use under water.
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Description |
Item Code |
Price / Ft. |
Purchase |
| 10/2 without Ground |
50.1637 |
$0.90 |
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| 12/2 w/Ground |
50.1635 |
$1.05 |
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| 10/2 w/Ground |
50.1638 |
$1.25 |
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| 8/2 w/Ground |
50.1643 |
$2.40 |
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| Sensor wire 22/3 |
50.1273 |
$0.30 |
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| Splice Kit |
75.0130 |
$12.00 |
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(Please note, minimum order on any of the above wire is 25 feet)
This receptacle comes with a chrome plated cover that fits a standard single gang outlet box. This heavy duty outlet is made of brass and steel so it can handle up to 20 amps.
The positive connection is a 10-32 threaded stud with nuts. The negative connection is a short piece of 18 gauge wire. If you plan to use more than 10 amps, replace negative wire with 12 AWG.
The negative connection of the outlet is connected to the steel cover, so it is a good idea to use a steel junction box with the negative wire connected to the box as well as the negative lead on the outlet.
55.1038 Wall Plate Receptacle $5.
Ten foot extension cord with lighter receptacle at one end and color coded battery clips at the other. 16 gauge wire.
55.1035 Extension Cord w/Clips $15.50
Fifteen foot extension cord with lighter plug at one end and lighter receptacle at the other. 16 gauge wire.
55.1036 Lighter Extension Cord $14
This heavy-duty plug is made from high heat thermoset plastic to prevent distortion at high temperatures. It comes with an easy to replace 3 amp glass fuse, but any AGC type fuse up to 15 amps may be used. Wire connections should be soldered. Screw together assembly requires no tools.
55.1027 Lighter Plug $4.50
Plug two devices into the same outlet with this heavy duty "Y" connector.
Leads are 6 inches long 16 gauge wire.
55.1030 In-Line Double Receptacle $11
Lighter recepticle with a 12 inch 16 AWG wire. Maximum current is 10 amps.
55.1033 In-Line Receptacle w/12" Wire $7
sThe roof outlets are typically installed on RV roofs to allow for later installation of PV modules without adding a new roof penetration. They are a great waterproof method to bring wires through an RV roof.
Cords below mate to roof outlet. They are typically used to connect PV modules to the roof outlet.
Cable 55.1110 and 55.1113 have unjacketed wire with 1 red conductor and one black conductor.
Cable 55.1111 has 20 feet of jacketed type TC cable with red and black conductors.
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | PURCHASE |
| 55.1109 | RV Roof Outlet | $5 |
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| 55.1110 | Connector with 5’ #12 AWG cable | $5 |
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| 55.1111 | Connector with 20’ #10 AWG cable | $20 |
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| 55.1113 | Connector with 10 inch cable | $5 |
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In our search for an economical, NEC approved outlet to use for low
voltage systems, we have decided upon something that is readily available, a 240
volt, 15 amp receptacle.
Our choice of this configuration is based on the assumption that PV-powered remote homes will not normally have appliances that use 240 volts at 15 amps. If you have a large power tool it will usually have a 240 volt 20 amp plug on it.
The receptacles are duplex (two outlets) and they fit standard wiring boxes and standard duplex receptacle covers.
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Description |
Item Code |
Price |
Purchase |
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DC Outlet - Brown |
55.1060 |
$6 |
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DC Outlet - Ivory |
55.1063 |
$6 |
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Plug - Black Rubber |
55.1057 |
$5 |
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Use these blocks to split primary power into secondary circuits, or join cables from a solar array to a power lead-in cable. Install cables and tighten set screws. Terminal blocks are made of zinc plated aluminum for use with aluminum or copper conductors. 2 poles.
Primary side accepts one large cable; secondary side accepts 6 smaller cables. UL-recognized for up to 600 volts.
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Primary Wire Size (AWG) |
Secondary Wire Size (Qty) |
Amp Rating |
Item Code |
Price |
Purchase |
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#8 to 2/0 |
#14 to #6 (6) |
175 |
54.1024 |
$40 |
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#6 to 6/0 |
#14 to #4 (6) |
350 |
54.1027 |
$52 |
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Use these blocks to splice wires of up to #2/0 gauge. They are UL-recognized and CSA certified for up to 600 volts.
The terminal blocks are made of zinc-plated aluminum, for use with aluminum or copper conductors. 2 pole and 3-pole blocks. One connection on each side.
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Wire Size (AWG) |
Poles |
Amp Rating |
Item Code |
Price |
Price |
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#8 to 2/0 |
2 |
175 |
54.1030 |
$20 |
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#8 to 2/0 |
3 |
175 |
54.1033 |
$25 |
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These UL listed connectors are tin-plated high strength aluminum alloy. They can be used with copper or aluminum wire. Set screw holds wire in terminal. Single-and double-barrel connectors.
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Type |
Wire Size (AWG) |
Hole Size |
Item Code |
Price |
Purchase |
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Single |
14 to 2 |
1/4" |
51.3319 |
$1.97 |
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Single |
14 to 2/0 |
1/4" |
51.3327 |
$2.89 |
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Double |
14 to 2/0 |
1/4" |
51.3324 |
$6.75 |
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Single |
6 to 4/0 |
3/8" |
51.3334 |
$9.95 |
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Double |
6 to 4/0 |
3/8" |
51.3330 |
$20.00 |
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The Multi-Contact Solarline family of connectors delivers a flexible system solution for time-saving, dependable series cabling of solar modules. All module manufacturers supply their grid-tie modules with pre-assembled output cables, tested and ready for connection. This saves considerable time during an installation and greatly increases reliability over wire junction boxes. These cable couplers are fully touch-protected and designed for up to 1000 volts and 30 amps. They are also waterproof. For parallel connection of modules in 12- to 48-volt systems, Multi-Contact makes branch connectors for use with currents up to 30 amps.
For the past few years, modules have come with Multi-Contact Solarline 1 connectors which have a soft rubber insulator. In 2007, PV manufacturers began switching to Multi-Contact Solarline 2 locking connectors to meet future electrical code requirements.
The Multi-Contact plug-and-play connector system allows for the PV arrays to be pre-assembled and pre-wired in the shop or on site. We stock both styles of connectors for use with 10 AWG or 12 AWG USE-2 stranded wire. Proper crimping to the wire and insulator assembly requires special tools. We stock standard lengths of assembled cables and adapters to go between Solarline 1 and Solarline 2 connectors and the tools required for on-site assembly of cables.
Solarline 1 & 2 Array Output Cables
Use these output cables between PV arrays with Multi-Contact cable
outputs, and junction boxes or grid-tie inverters. Both the original Solarline 1
and the new Solarline 2 have a male connector on one end and a female connector
on the other end.
Use them to extend module output cables or cut anywhere along the wire to obtain the needed length of male and female cable to run from the ends of a module string to a combiner box or to an inverter.
For example, if you need a 30' male and a 20' female, order a 50' cable. Made with black #10 AWG USE-2 sunlight-resistant cable.
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MC Male/Female Cable Length (Ft.) |
Solarline 1 |
Price |
Purchase |
Solarline 2 |
Price |
Purchase |
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6 |
52.9107 |
$22 |
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52.9407 | $25 |
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15 |
52.9111 |
$27 |
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52.9411 | $30 |
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30 |
52.9115 |
$38 |
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52.9415 | $42 |
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50 |
52.9116 |
$49 |
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52.9416 | $55 |
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100 |
52.9118 |
$75 |
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52.9418 | $83 |
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these output cables between PV arrays with Multi-Contact cable outputs, and
junction boxes or grid-tieinverters. White cables have an MC connector that fits the module negative output cable. Red and black cables have an MC connector that fits the module positive output cable. Made from #10 AWG USE-2 sunlight resistant cable.
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MC Cable Description |
Solarline 1 |
Price |
Purchase |
Solarline 2 |
Price |
Purchase |
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#10 AWG White Negative 100 ft. |
52.9083 |
$55 |
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52.9383 | $62 |
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#10 AWG Black Positive 100 ft. |
52.9082 |
$55 |
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52.9382 | $62 |
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#10 AWG Red Positive 100 ft. |
52.9081 |
$55 |
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52.9381 | $62 |
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MC Solarline 1 & 2 Connectors
The connector can be assembled quickly on site by a contractor allowing
custom cables to be made at the job site. A special crimping tool and wrench set
are required to assemble the connector. For 10 and 12 AWG USE-2 wire.
| Connector description | Quantity | Item code | Price | Purchase |
| Male Solarline 1 – fits + cables on module | 5 | 99.1403.05 | $18 |
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| Female Solarline 1 – fits - cable on module | 5 | 99.1401.05 | $18 |
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| Male Solarline 2 locking – fits + cables on module | 5 | 99.1406.05 | $20 |
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| Female Solarline 2 locking – fits - cable on module | 5 | 99.1408.05 | $20 |
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| UL label (50 labels) | 50 | 99.1405.50 | $5 |
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MC Solarline Assembly ToolsCrimper and boot assembly tool for Solarline 1 connectors.
Crimping tool and wrenches required to assemble MC Solarline2 locking connectors. Crimping tool is for 10 or 12 AWG stranded wire.
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Description |
Item Code |
Price |
Purchase |
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Solarline 1 MC Crimping Tool |
94.0103 |
$400 |
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| Solar 1 MC Boot Assembly Tool, bench mounted | 94.0108 | $535 |
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| Solarline 2 MC Pin Crimping Tool for 10/12 AWG wire | 94.0104 | $700 |
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Solarline 2 MC Connecter Assembly Tool |
94.9112 |
$2 |
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These waterproof Y-connectors make it possible to parallel wire PV
modules with MultiContact output cables. Maximum current allowed through these
connectors is 30 amps.
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Description |
Item Code |
Price |
Purchase |
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Solarline 1 MC Branch Cable Coupler Female - 2 Male |
52.9103 |
$19 |
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Solarline 1 MC Branch Cable Coupler Male - 2 Female |
52.9104 |
$21 |
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These waterproof Y-connectors make it possible to parallel wire PV modules with Multi-Contact output cables. Maximum current allowed through connectors is 30 amps.
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Description |
Item Code |
Price |
Purchase |
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Solarline 2 MC Branch Cable Coupler Female - 2 Male |
52.9403 |
$20 |
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Solarline 2 MC Branch Cable Coupler Male - 2 Female |
52.9404 |
$22 |
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Use these adapters to connect new style Solarline 2 modules to the Solarline 1 cables or anywhere a transition is needed between Solarline 1 and Solarline 2 cables.
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Description |
Item Code |
Price |
Purchase |
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Solarline 2 MC male to Solarline 1 female adapter |
52.9099 |
$15 |
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Solarline 2 MC female to Solarline 1 male adapter |
52.9098 |
$15 |
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Waterproof
Strain ReliefsUse the 1/2" threaded connectors to provide a waterproof entrance or exit for wiring on PV module junction boxes, outdoor combiner boxes, and junction boxes. Use the 3/4" connector for larger cables up to 5/8" diameter. They are made of Nylon with Buna-N seals and are resistant to salt water, weak acids, weak alkalis, alcohol, ether, esters, ketones, and mineral, animal and vegetable oils. The threads are 1/2" or 3/4" NPT. Non-corrosive and suitable for direct burial installations.
The oval-hole 1/2" strain relief works great for two-conductor TC cable used for module interconnects and for PV outputs or for UF cable. The two-hole 1/2" connector is designed for use with two #10 or #12 type USE conductors like the ones used for Multi-Contact PV output cables. UL Listed. Suitable for use in NEMA 4, 6 and 12 applications.
| Strain relief description | Quantity | Fits cable size | Item code | Price | Purchase |
| 1/2" Thread w/ 1 round hole | 5 | USE #12 & #10 | 54.3243 | $19 |
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| 1/2" Thread w/ 2 round holes | 5 | USE #12 & #10 | 54.3252 | $24 |
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| 1/2" Thread w/ 1 round hole | 5 |
0.25" to 0.5" dia. wire |
54.3241 | $13 |
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| 1/2" Thread w/ 1 oval hole | 5 | 14/2,12/2,10/2 TC | 54.3257 | $22 |
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| 3/4" Thread w/ 1 round hole | 5 | 0.4" to 0.7" dia. cable | 54.3246 | $20 |
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| Steel lock nut 1/2" | 20 | 54.3238 | $4 |
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| Steel lock nut 3/4" | 20 | 54.3244 | $5 |
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Use this clip to keep module interconnect cables neatly connected to module frames so they do not drop below the array.
Bags of 100 clips with anti-corrosion coating.
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