{"product_id":"aims-power-10-awg-pv-extension-cable-with-male-and-female-mc4-compatible-connectors","title":"AIMS Power 10 AWG PV Extension Cable With Male and Female MC4 Compatible Connectors","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 32px; margin: 0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/black-aims-power-pv-extension-cable-with-factory-installed-mc4-compatible-ends.jpg\" alt=\"Black AIMS Power PV extension cable with factory-installed MC4 compatible ends\" width=\"524\" height=\"368\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 524px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 320px; min-width: 0; text-wrap: pretty;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe AIMS Power 10 AWG PV Extension Cable Lets You Place Solar Panels Up to 100 Feet From the Rest of Your System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIMS Power 10 AWG PV Extension Cable is a solar extension lead with a factory-installed male MC4 compatible connector on one end and a female MC4 compatible connector on the other. It uses 10 AWG tinned copper PV cable with a 600 V rating and an allowable current of 49.6A, and it comes in 6, 15, 20, 50 and 100 foot lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made for solar owners and installers who need more reach between the panels and the charge controller, battery bank or inverter. Use it on a roof array, a ground mount set out in the sun, or a mobile setup where the panels sit away from the rest of the wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAIMS Power 10 AWG PV Extension Cable Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlug-In Connectors on Both Ends\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male and female MC4 compatible connectors come installed from the factory, so the cable plugs straight into your panel leads and the next cable in the run. There's nothing to strip or crimp for this connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e10 AWG Conductor Rated for 49.6A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAIMS lists an allowable current of 49.6A for the 10 AWG conductor and a 600 V voltage rating. That supports solar panel arrays that need steady, reliable current transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTinned Copper Strands for Long Runs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductor is made of 75 tinned copper strands (75\/0.30 TC) with a conductor resistance of 3.59 Ω\/km. Tinned copper helps keep electrical performance consistent across long cable distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt for Heat, Cold and Weather\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLPE insulation and a 6.4 mm jacket let the cable work from -40 °C to +90 °C (-40 °F to +194 °F). It carries a 90 °C rating in dry or wet locations, withstands short circuit temperatures up to 250 °C (482 °F), and AIMS describes it as weatherproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolar Grade UL4703 PV Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAIMS builds the extension from UL4703 PV cable, made to meet solar application requirements for outdoor system wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRooftop arrays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry panel output from the roof down to a charge controller or inverter mounted indoors or in a utility space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround mounts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 50 and 100 foot lengths let you set panels in an open, sunny spot away from the house, cabin or battery bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRVs and portable panels.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6 and 15 foot lengths add reach between panel leads and the rest of your wiring without a long coil of extra cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePV Extension Cable Versus Cut End PV Wire\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extension cable has a connector on each end, so it simply lengthens an existing MC4 compatible connection. Cut end PV wire has a connector on one end only, which suits runs that connect directly to a charge controller or another system component. Choose the extension when both ends of your run already use MC4 compatible plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShort Length Versus Long Length\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery option on this page uses the same 10 AWG cable. A longer cable adds more conductor resistance to the circuit, so pick the shortest length that reaches comfortably and leaves a little slack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasure the Route First\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the actual path the cable will follow, including bends and drops, then choose the next length up. Keep bends gentle, since AIMS lists a bending radius of at least 5 times the outer diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCheck Your System Ratings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your array within the cable's 600 V and 49.6A ratings, and also check the ratings of your panels, connectors and charge controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis May Be A Good Fit If\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour panel leads use MC4 compatible connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour panels sit away from the controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want plug-in connections with no crimping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need 10 AWG cable for outdoor solar runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill It Connect to My Solar Panels?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt connects to panel leads and cables that use MC4 compatible connectors, a connector style commonly used on solar panel arrays. Check your panel leads before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Are the Voltage and Current Ratings?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable has a 600 V voltage rating and an allowable current of 49.6A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I Use It Outdoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. AIMS describes the cable as weatherproof and rates it from -40 °C to +90 °C, dry or wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x AIMS Power 10 AWG PV Extension Cable (6 Feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15, 20, 50 and 100 foot options include one cable of that length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Reach for Your Solar Array\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIMS Power 10 AWG PV Extension Cable pairs factory-installed MC4 compatible connectors with 600 V, 49.6A tinned copper PV cable in five lengths. If you'd like help choosing a length or planning your solar wiring, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242); text-align: left; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAIMS Power 10 AWG PV Extension Cable With Male and Female MC4 Compatible Connectors Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.1489%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWire Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.8511%;\"\u003e10 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