pv to main DC disconnect wire size

jtdiesel65

I'm planning to run 2-2-4 from each pole mounted combiner to the charge controllers and main DC disconnect (midnite solar 250). That means I have to reduce the awg 2 to awg 6 to fit the breakers. What are people doing for this? sometype of reducing lug wrapped in electrical tape?

I have two arrays, one is ~100 ft, the other ~140 ft. Each will be 12 suntech 170 in strings of two. voc 43.8v, operating 35.2v, short circuit 5.14a, operating 4.83a.

ggunn

Re: pv to main DC disconnect wire size

jtdiesel65 wrote: »

I'm planning to run 2-2-4 from each pole mounted combiner to the charge controllers and main DC disconnect (midnite solar 250). That means I have to reduce the awg 2 to awg 6 to fit the breakers. What are people doing for this? sometype of reducing lug wrapped in electrical tape?

Polaris lugs?

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mike95490

Re: pv to main DC disconnect wire size

see this thread for ideas that have been rejected & used

http://forum.solar-electric.com/showthread.php?t=12693


http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/COOPER-BUSSMANN-Splicer-Terminal-Block-1EF57

drees

Re: pv to main DC disconnect wire size

ggunn wrote: »

Polaris lugs?

Those would be my first choice if you need the splice to be insulated.

http://www.polarisconnectors.com/black.html