Needing long Y connector

[KeninFresno]

Hi folks,

I am looking for a source to purchase the below Y branch connectors, but am needing something preferable 2- 3 feet long.
Does anyone have a vendor they could point me to? Thanks!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753X68PS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[Minimoose]

I just bought about a half dozen 3 foot mc4 extension connectors (10 awg). It makes different hook ups easier for me, but my panels are portable and I do whatever hook up I need at the time. If I need to parallel two 100 watt panels to match my 200 watt panels it makes the reach easier.

 

[timselectric]

These are longer, but are for 4p.

BougeRV Solar Y Branch Connectors Extra Long Solar Panel Parallel Connectors 1 to 4 Solar Cable Wire Plug Tool Kit (M/FFFF and F/MMMM) https://a.co/d/ctFO9RW

 

[KeninFresno]

If I only needed M/FF but purchased the M/FFFF could I leave the other two connectors unused and be okay? Or should all 4 need to be used? Thanks!

 

[timselectric]

If I only needed M/FF but purchased the M/FFFF could I leave the other two connectors unused and be okay? Or should all 4 need to be used? Thanks!

You would need to cap the unused ends. To protect from the weather. I use an MC4 connector that doesn't have the guts. And put a little silicone in the wire entry end.

 

[deeuubee]

3 ft extention

Y connector

 

[KeninFresno]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Paul_R]

I have some of those Bogue Y connectors, they're great. They're 1.5 ft long so you need 1.5 ft extensions to be exactly 3 ft. PM me if you want to make you a pair or stop by if you're ever in Sacramento.

 

[HRTKD]

Has anyone opened one of these Y connectors to see what it looks like inside? Is it just a regular MC4 connector with two wires crammed into a ferrule designed for one?

 

[timselectric]

Has anyone opened one of these Y connectors to see what it looks like inside? Is it just a regular MC4 connector with two wires crammed into a ferrule designed for one?

The multi wire connection is made where the wires come together. Some are crimped, some are soldered.

 

[Paul_R]

The multi wire connection is made where the wires come together....

I never woulda guessed! ?

 

[timselectric]

I never woulda guessed! ?

The point being, that the connection is not at an MC4 connector.

 

[HRTKD]

The multi wire connection is made where the wires come together. Some are crimped, some are soldered.

Gotcha. I just looked at a sample of 2-into-1 Y connectors and the connection is definitely not being made at the MC4 connector. Good to know.