Tyco Solarlok connectors

pyana1
pyana1 Solar Expert Posts: 39 ✭✭
in Solar Beginners Corner #1
i'm interested in purchasing a pair of 250 watt panels ,but their connector type are Tyco Solarlok; should i simply go for a mc4 connection type panel?
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  • Vic
    Vic Solar Expert Posts: 3,208 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Tyco Solarlok connectors

    Hi pyana1,

    It is possible that these PV modules are a bit older, as the Tyco connectors were a bit more popular some years ago, although, usually not on PVs this large.

    If is not simple to find Extension cables or connectors for these, and the Solarlok require different crimping dies than the more common MC-4 PV connectors.

    It might be a good idea to go with PVs with the more common connectors, IMO. FWIW, Vic
    Off Grid - Two systems -- 4 SW+ 5548 Inverters, Surrette 4KS25 1280 AH X2@48V, 11.1 KW STC PV, 4X MidNite Classic 150 w/ WBjrs, Beta KID on S-530s, MX-60s, MN Bkrs/Boxes.  25 KVA Polyphase Kubota diesel,  Honda Eu6500isa,  Eu3000is-es, Eu2000,  Eu1000 gensets.  Thanks Wind-Sun for this great Forum.
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  • pechan
    pechan Solar Expert Posts: 92 ✭✭
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    Re: Tyco Solarlok connectors

    If they are a good deal go for it. you can always cut those connectors off and install some mc4 connectors.
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  • solarix
    solarix Solar Expert Posts: 713 ✭✭
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    Re: Tyco Solarlok connectors

    If you cut the cables off or modify/paint/drill solar panels in any way - you void the warranty. All panel makers offer the incredible 25 year warranty, which panels easily fulfill, but they also put in lots of warranty conditions - to provide them a way to deny the warranty in many cases....
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,642 admin
    #5
    Re: Tyco Solarlok connectors

    Solar Panel Companies are in great turmoil (and worse) right now. If you get good prices for quality panels--You will probably doing your own warranty out of pocket.

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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