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Tray Cable (TC)

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.

Description

SKU

Price / ft.

Purchase

8 AWG 2-Conductor TC Cable

050-01156

$1.75

10 AWG 2-Conductor TC Cable

050-01162

$1.65

12 AWG 2-Conductor TC Cable

050-01174

$0.75

16 AWG 2-Conductor TC Cable

050-01177

$0.45

18 AWG 2-Conductor TC Cable

050-01180

$0.40

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Duplex Primary Cable

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.

Description

SKU

Price / ft.

Purchase

#8-2C Duplex Primary

050-01544

$0.98

#10-2C Duplex Primary

050-01547

$0.64

#12-2C Duplex Primary

050-01550

$0.45

#14-2C Duplex Primary

050-01553

$0.38

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PUMP WIRE & ACCESSORIES

Submersible Pump Cable*
*Minimum order on any of the above wire is 25 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.

Description

SKU

Price / Ft.

Purchase
10/2 without Ground

050-01637

$1.70
12/2 w/Ground

050-01635

$2.36
10/2 w/Ground

050-01638

$2.97
8/2 w/Ground

050-01643

$3.54

Sensor Wire*
*Minimum order on any of the above wire is 25 feet

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.

Sensor wire 22/3

050-01273

$0.46

Splice Kit

This kit contains crimp splices and heat shrink tubing for splicing AWG 10 or 12 submersible pump wire for use under water.

Splice Kit

075-00130

$12.54

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COMMUNICATION DATA CABLE

Cat 5e Communication Cable

These communication cables can be used to connect two components which need to communicate with each other such as an OutBack Hub with a Mate or an Inverter, etc.

Cable Length Voltage
Rating
SKU Price Purchase
Ft Meter
3 1 300 030-04195 $5
6 2 300 030-04197 $9
50 16 300 030-04199 $25

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Power Distribution Blocks

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.

Primary

Secondary

Amp Rating

SKU

Price

Purchase
Wire Size Taps Wire Size Taps

2/0 to #8

1

#14 to #6

6

175

054-01024

$54

 6/0 to #6

1

#14 to #4

6

350

054-01027

$60

500mcm - 4 1 2/0 - 14 4 380 054-01025 $92
350mcm -8 1 4-14 12 310 054-01023 $190

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Splicer Blocks

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.

Wire Size (AWG)

Poles

Amp Rating

SKU 

Price

Price

#8 to 2/0

2

175

054-01030

$20

#8 to 2/0

3

175

054-01033

$25

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Barrel Connectors

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.

Type

Wire Size (AWG)

Hole Size

SKU 

Price

Purchase

Single

14 to 2

1/4"

051-03319

$1.97

Single

14 to 2/0

1/4"

051-03327

$2.89

Double

14 to 2/0

1/4"

051-03324

$6.75

Single

6 to 4/0

3/8"

051-03334

$9.95

Double

6 to 4/0

3/8"

051-03330

$20.00

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PV WIRE AND ACCESSORIES

Multi-Contact Cables & Connectors

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 SKU 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.

MC3 Solarline 1 & MC4 Solarline 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.

Solarline 1 Standard MC3

MC Cable Length (Ft.)


SKU

Price

Purchase

6

052-09107

$21.58

15

052-09111

$26.50

20

052-09112

$31.72

30

052-09115

$35.48

40

052-09113

$41.83

50

052-09116

$52.92

70

052-09117

$63.88

100

052-09118

$74.79

125

052-09121

$81.89

140

052-09135

$87.94

160

052-09135

$97.96

180 052-09137 $109.53

200

052-09139

$118.35

Solarline 2 Locking MC4

MC  Cable Length (Ft.)


SKU

Price

Purchase

6

052-09407 $23.22

10

052-09410 $24.59

15

052-09411 $27.50

30

052-09415 $39.75

40

052-09412 $44.32

50

052-09416 $51.36

70

052-09417 $62.87

100

052-09418 $76.68

125

052-09421 $117.84

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MC4 Solarline 2 Direct Burial PV-Wire Cables
These cables have the newer, snap-together Multi-Contact hard plastic connectors on each end and are made with PV-Wire that has an extra layer of insulation for use on ungrounded arrays in conjunction with transformerless inverters.

This type of wire is required to meet the 2008 NEC if you are using a transformerless inverter.

MC Solarline 2
Мale/Female PV Wire Cables
Cable length (ft) SKU Price Purchase
6 052-09451 $29.00
15 052-09453 $34.50
30 052-09455 $44.75
50 052-09457 $65.85
100 052-09458 $94.64

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MC3 Solarline 1 & MC4 Solarline 2 Color-Coded Cables

Use these output cables between PV arrays with Multi-Contact cable outputs, and junction boxes or grid-tie
inverters. 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.
Solarline 1 Standard MC3

MC Cable Description

SKU 

Price

Purchase

#10 AWG White Negative 100 ft.

052-09083

$69.50

#10 AWG Black Positive 100 ft.

052-09082

$69.50

#10 AWG Red Positive 100 ft.

052-09081

$69.50

Solarline 2 Locking MC4

MC Cable Description

SKU 

Price

Purchase

#10 AWG White Negative 100 ft.

052-09383 $74.26

#10 AWG Black Positive 100 ft.

052-09382 $74.26

#10 AWG Red Positive 100 ft.

052-09381 $74.26

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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.

MC Connector description SKU  Price Purchase
3 Male Solarline 1 – fits + cables on module 099-01403 $3.79
3 Male Solarline 1 – fits + cables on module (25 pak) 097-01404 $89.98
3 Female Solarline 1 – fits - cable on module  099-01401 $3.79
3 Female Solarline 1 – fits - cable on module (25 pak) 097-01402 $89.98
4 Male Solarline 2 locking – fits + cables on module 099-01407 $3.82
4 Male Solarline 2 locking – fits + cables on module (25 pak) 097-01403 $92.34
4 Female Solarline 2 locking – fits - cable on module 099-01409 $3.82
4 Female Solarline 2 locking – fits - cable on module (25 pak) 097-01401 $92.34
UL label 099-01405 $0.10

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Tyco SolarLok 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 AWG USE-2 wire.
 

Description

SKU 

Price

Purchase
SolarLok male neutral connector

 099-01359

$4.65
SolarLok female negative connector 099-01365 $4.65

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MultiContact 1 Branch Connectors

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.

Description

SKU 

Price

Purchase

Solarline 1 MC Branch Cable Coupler Female - 2 Male

052-09103

$20.85

Solarline 1 MC Branch Cable Coupler Male - 2 Female

052-09104

$21.95

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MC Solarline 2 Branch Connectors

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.

Description

SKU

Price

Purchase

Solarline 2 MC Branch Cable Coupler Female - 2 Male
MC PV AZS4 / 32.0019

052-09403

$21.30

Solarline 2 MC Branch Cable Coupler Male - 2 Female
MC PV AZB4 / 32.0018

052-09404

$22.55

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MC Solarline 2 to Solarline 1 Connectors

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.

 

Description

SKU

Price

Purchase

Solarline 2 MC male to Solarline 1 female adapter

052-09099

$15.38

Solarline 2 MC female to Solarline 1 male adapter

052-09098

$15.38

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Cable Clip

Use this clip to keep module interconnect cables neatly connected to module frames so they do not
drop below the array.

 

Description Qty

SKU 

Price

Purchase

Cable Clips, 12 AWG USE-2 - Stainless

100

052-09100

$53

Cable Clips, 10 AWG PV Wire - Stainless

100

052-09102

$58

Acme Cable Clip from Wiley - Stainless 50 052-04021-50 $36

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PV Cable Assembly Tools
We have tools from Multi-Contact and Tyco for crimping the pins on their connectors. There is a tool for each type of connector. We also have a high quality tool from Rennsteig that has a set of dies and positioners for MC Solarline 1 and 2 and Tyco connectors, for 10, 12 and 14 AWG wire. 

MC Solarline 1 also requires a second tool to put the rubber boot on the pin after it has been crimped to the wire.

MC Solarline Assembly Tools
  MC Solarline 1 Assembly Tools
  MC Solarline 2 Crimping Tool
  Tyco SolarLok Crimping Tool
  Rennsteig Crimping Tool for Tyco and MC

MC Solarline 1 Assembly Tools

Crimper and boot assembly tool for Solarline 1 connectors. These tools are supplied by Multi-Contact.

      

Description

SKU

Price

Purchase
Solarline 1 MC Crimper PV-CZL

094-00116

$918

Solar 1 MC Boot Assembly Tool, bench mounted 094-00108 $555

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MC Solarline 2 Crimping Tool

Crimping tool to assemble MC Solarline 2 locking connectors. Crimping tool is for 10 or 12 AWG stranded wire.

Description

SKU

Price

Purchase
Solarline 2 MC Pin Crimping Tool for 10/12 AWG wire 094-00104 $700

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Tyco SolarLok Crimping Tool

Crimping tool to assemble SolarLok locking connectors. Crimping tool is for 10 or 12 AWG stranded wire.

Description

SKU

Price

Purchase
Tyco Crimping Tool for 10/12 AWG wire 094-00114 $400

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Rennsteig Crimping Tool for Tyco and MC

This crimping tool comes with 3 die-sets and 3 pin positioners for crimping MC Solarline 1 and Solarline 2 pins and Tyco Solarlok pins on 14, 12 and 10 AWG stranded wire. Comes with a molded plastic carrying case.

Description

SKU 

Price

Purchase
Rennsteig cimper set for 14, 12,and 10 AWG 094-00125 $1,086
Rennsteig stripper for 14, 12,and 10 AWG 094-00128 $129
Rennsteig cutter for 14, 12,and 10 AWG 094-00129 $47

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Waterproof Strain Reliefs

Use 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 SKU  Price Purchase
   1/2" Thread w/ 1 round hole   5 USE #12 & #10 054-03243 $19
   1/2" Thread w/ 2 round holes 5 USE #12 & #10 054-03252 $24
   1/2" Thread w/ 1 round hole 5 0.25" to 0.5"
dia. wire
054-03241 $13
   1/2" Thread w/ 1 oval hole 5 14/2,12/2,10/2 TC 054-03257 $22
   3/4" Thread w/ 1 round hole 5 0.4" to 0.7" dia. cable 054-03246 $20
   Steel lock nut 1/2"  20   054-03238 $4
   Steel lock nut 3/4" 20   054-03244 $5

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Direct Burial/Sunlight Resistant Cable

Type USE single-conductor copper wire for lead-in from PV arrays, wind and hydroelectric systems.

May be used for AC or DC wiring up to 600 volts.

Insulation is black crosslinked polyethylene. UL Listed, USE-2 RHH / RHW-2.
 

USE-2 by the foot   SKU Price/foot Purchase 500-foot rolls  SKU Price/roll Purchase
#4, AWG USE-2 single conductor  050-01024 $1.66* #10, AWG USE-2 single conductor - black  050-01144 $250
#6, AWG USE-2 single conductor  050-01027 $0.90* #10, AWG USE-2 single conductor - red  050-01145 $370
#8, AWG USE-2 single conductor  050-01030 $0.64* #10, AWG USE-2 single conductor - white  050-01146 $370

* 25 foot minimum per wire size

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PV Wire Sunlight Resistant Cable

This single conductor insulated with heat and moisture resistant, cross-linked polyethylene insulation, (Type USE-2), with an overall flame and sunlight resistant, Zero Halogen, Limited Smoke, Zero lead jacket meets the 2008 NEC code for use with transformerless inverters.

UL Listed as Type PV Cable Conductors UL854 (#16 per UL 66) ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC-70.

#10, AWG USE-2 single conductor - black (500 ft roll)   050-01138   $290  

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