Regular wire crimper for MC4

[Sean Steele]

I'm sorry if this is considered similar to the other question but that one was about dies.

Can I use my regular wire crimpers to crimp MC4 terminals? Pic of my crimpers attached.

 

[mopat]

You could but the proper crimping tool for MC4 is pretty cheap ($15) and can be used for other connectors.

 

[HRTKD]

I looked at the crimp dies I had available and while one of them looked similar, I decided to buy a real MC4 die that fit the ratcheting crimp tool that I already had. As expensive as the MC4 connectors are, I didn't want to take any chance that I would bungle the crimp with the wrong tool.

 

[Sean Steele]

You could but the proper crimping tool for MC4 is pretty cheap ($15) and can be used for other connectors.

In my case, they are either not available or cost a premium because of location. I have to drive over an hour just to find a Harbor Freight or Home Depot.

I suppose, since I don't have the connectors either, I'll just order one of the "kits" that include the connectors, wrenches and the crimping tool and wait for a week to have it shipped.

I was just hoping that I could stick with the tool that I have.

 

[HRTKD]

The die I used came from Eclipse Tools. It fits the Pro'sKit ratcheting tool in the Lunar series.

Lunar Series Die Set for MC4 Solar Panel Contacts

Application: Multi-Contact (MC4)∅4mm Solar Contacts Crimp Size: AWG 14/12/10 DIN 2.5/4.0/6.0mm²

eclipsetools.com

Many of their tools can be found on Amazon, but the die wasn't on Amazon. I ordered it directly from the Eclipse Tools website.