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MPPT 100/20 What wire connectors am I supposed to be using here?


I have a 10 Gauge wire coming out of my Goal Zero 1000 Solar generator. I need to hook it to the MPPT charge controller terminal. Someone mentioned go get 10 gauge Spade Connectors. I did. Not fitting. How the heck am I supposed to be making a connection? They don't fit. Then I tried to get the blue hood off, (maybe go underneath) its not coming off. (Yes, I took the screws off) Battery + - and PV + - I have never done this stuff, and I have searched quite some time, and this is getting frustrating. Can someone send me detailed instructions or a video how to make a connection Please? I cant even use anything until I make these connections. And its officially hurricane season Thanks Jamie- Florida





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Hey Jamie. What EC8 connector did you buy to hook it to the Goal Zero? I think you posted on Will Prowse youtube channel. I watched the same video, but it doesn't look like that EC8 connector from Goal Zero that Will mentions would work. Am I wrong? I'm looking to do the exact same thing with my Goal Zero.

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Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) answered ·

Hi @ncrjamie

In these terminals it is allowed to have wires without ferrules, but I always use ferrules as this makes life easier. Especially with fine stranded wire.

Use a ferrule crimper that has 4 chucks, so it makes a square crimp.

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