Victron blue power solar panels 175W/ 12V
Cables in those panels are 4mm and 90cm in length, so is not good for me. I would like to replace them for ticker and longer, but is this damage my warranty?
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Can I replace solar panel cables, or it will damege my warranty?
Better to just connect longer and possibly heavier cables using the MC4 plugs already fitted. These connectors are only rated for 30A, so unless you need the thicker cable to reduce losses on long cables, 4mm2 is sufficient on the panel.
You'll only get higher than this current with many panels in parallel. You can't increase current through a panel. Better to reduce current and increase voltage by building a system with panels in series or series/parallel configuration.
From your question, I'd suggest you talk to someone with more experience.
Thanks for answering, that quickly.
But still I would like to know, will I be able to do basic things like changing the cable without damaging my warranty, with simple answer (Y/N) .
And yes I would like to avoid loses because of the length of cable, and also I'm not fan of connection - just continuous lengths only- No suprise that way. You never know if the connection will end up in some unwanted place. Less connection less losses, less chance of damages. Simply...
Sooooo...
Y/ N?
For questions about warranty, please talk to your dealer.
For me you want to exchange an imaginary problem that doesn't exist, with a real one.
But maybe you would want a reason? And not just a Y/N?
Don’t know exactly how your panels look like and how the cables are connected but if you i.e. remove a lid and unscrew the existing cables and replace them with your new (what you would call “better”) you most likely void your warranty.
How come? The manufacturer might say that your cables are not good enough - and they could be right!
Most panels are connected using several cables connected and why would you not do the same? Talk to someone who knows what this is about and that person could tell you what to do.
Connections pose a risk, yes, but the right ones, connected the right way, will not increase the risk compared to your alternative.
Just my two cents (or was it three? ;-) )
