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  • #16
    Originally posted by Airborne View Post
    PVAndy - I'll show my ignorance ... what is "OD the connection" and can you explain a little more about how you do this, and with what "lugs" or other items you use? It sounds like that is the way to go.
    A type should be do. You can use Ilsco connectors on the supply wires if you don't have dual terminals, https://tinyurl.com/y3j26l3q

    Andy

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    • #17
      Thanks so much PVAndy! That's exactly what I needed!

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Airborne View Post
        Thanks so much PVAndy! That's exactly what I needed!
        If you use those connectors, they must be used on a straight section of wire. Torque correctly. We’ve. Used thousands of them

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        • #19
          Good advice. I've been checking them out, and the Polaris multi-tap connectors you can get online at Home Depot. In looking at the ILSCO connectors, it appears I can select a straight section of wire between the meter and the panel, and they will allow me to connect the lines from my PV Array to the feeder lines from the meter without cutting those lines. I can't see a large picture, but from what I see it appears those KUP-L Tap connectors allow me to "tie in" a line to the main line without cutting it ... did I get that right?

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          • #20
            PVAndy - I'm a retired Veteran, and although fairly computer literate, I've spent very little time on these sites (not sure what to call them - forums? bulletin boards? ...). My question is ... is there a way to ask you a question or communicate privately so I don't tie up time on these boards on something that maybe few others would have an interest in ... or just ask it "in the clear?"

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            • #21
              just find a closely appropriate section, and ask away. Often somebody else will benift too
              Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
              || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
              || VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A

              solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
              gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Lister

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