Solar Panel Deck Gland

Make the electrical connection through the roof of your motorhome caravan or the deck of your boat with this watertight roof deck solar panel connection gland.

Solar panel deck gland.

Today more and more solar panels are shipping with mc4 terminals and less and less with actual junction boxes. Eliminates unsightly cable loop from a conventional top entry glands. Link solar abs solar cable entry gland is used for the passing of cables into the motorhome from the solar panel or for use on yachts boats for cable entry from the mast. Usually the additional solar panel is connected to the existing solar panel on the roof or deck.

Made from uv stable glass reinforced nylon. This deck gland is a scanstrut ds30 s. These are solar mc4 connectors the female is on the bottom and the male plug is on top. Panels can be installed into the deck a number of different ways.

Perfect for flexible panels marine solar panels and all rigid panels. An average 6 kilowatt solar panel system costs 13 300 after tax credits and patio covers and other structures can cost thousands of dollars to build. You can often use a simple adaptor to connect the two solar panels together. Restmo 2 pack of ip68 waterproof solar cable entry gland weather resistant dual cable entry housing for solar panels of rv caravan marine boat cabin white 4 6 out of 5 stars 88 12 99 12.

But first you should check that the wiring is in good condition and is of adequate size thickness for your additional solar panel. It can also be used for other installations and structures such as buildings garages sheds and other roofs manufactured by link solar. 2 7mm dimensions. If you re already considering both solar and a gazebo or patio cover combining the two is a no brainer but keep in mind that you ll pay more than you would for a rooftop system.

Perfect solution for the installation of solar panels side mount navigation lights etc. Solbian sp panels can be ordered with backside wiring so that the wiring can go below deck through a hole under the panel. I am installing 2 x 100w solar panel from the port and starboard pushpit connected in series to deliver approx 18v at 12a max and wondering how to wire through the deck i have been advised to use twin 2 5mm round tinned cable about 7mm dia and a couple of inline mc4 connectors to connect to the panel and have a preference for a 2 pin bulkhead connector but it would need to be rated 20a. I personally prefer the robust stainless steel versions as shown but they also make them in a plastic body option as well.

There are many ways to get your solar wires into the boat but few are as elegant and reliable as the scanstrut watertight deck glands. Passes independent dust and waterproof testing to ip68. Some panels can be ordered with a back side peel and stick adhesive. L 55 x w 42 x h 16 5mm.