{"product_id":"bougerv-1-to-6-mc4-solar-panel-parallel-connectors","title":"BougeRV 1 to 6 MC4 Solar Panel Parallel 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-bougerv-six-branch-mc4-parallel-connector-pair-with-bougerv-and-100-copper-cable-tags.jpg\" alt=\"Black BougeRV six-branch MC4 parallel connector pair with BougeRV and 100% copper cable tags\" width=\"1689\" height=\"1800\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: 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 BougeRV 1 to 6 MC4 Solar Panel Parallel Connectors Link Six Panels to One Output With Fewer Cables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BougeRV 1 to 6 MC4 Solar Panel Parallel Connectors are a pair of branch cables, one male to six female (M\/FFFFFF) and one female to six male (F\/MMMMMM). Together they connect six solar panels in parallel to a single output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're for owners of multi-panel arrays who want fewer cables and connections between the panels and the charge controller. They fit solar cable from 14 AWG to 10 AWG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBougeRV 1 to 6 MC4 Solar Panel Parallel Connectors Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSix Panels, One Output\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach connector gathers six branch leads into one main lead, which cuts the number of cables and connections in your array wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeparate Main and Branch Ratings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main line is rated 55A and DC 1500V. Each branch line is rated 30A and DC 1000V. Contact resistance is 5 mΩ or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt-In Lock, No Tools Needed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach male connector has a built-in lock. Press both sides of the lock with your fingers to connect or disconnect, with no other tool, and the lock keeps the connection stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIP67 Waterproof Ring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof ring in the male connector keeps out water and dust for an IP67 rating. The PPO housing resists aging and UV and works from -40°F to 221°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTinned Copper Cable and 100 cm Length\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leads use tinned copper cable, and the total length is 39.37 in (100 cm), which BougeRV says is long enough to connect six panels in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRV roof arrays.\u003c\/strong\u003e BougeRV's diagrams show six roof panels wired in parallel to an MPPT controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTidier wiring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run one main lead from each connector to the controller instead of six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarger parallel arrays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Link up to six panels with one pair of connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1 to 6 Connectors Versus Smaller Y Connectors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo- or three-branch Y connectors join fewer panels. This pair handles six panels in parallel in one set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eParallel Connectors Versus Individual Cable Runs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning every panel to the controller separately means more cables and connections. This pair merges six branches into one main line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCable to the Controller\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBougeRV's wiring diagram notes that when you connect six panels to the controller with this connector, you should use 8AWG solar cable for that connection. Each branch line is rated 30A and the main line 55A, so check your panels against those ratings or ask our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis May Be A Good Fit If\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're wiring up to six panels in parallel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour panels use conventional MC4 solar connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fewer cables running to your controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Many Panels Can It Connect?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix, in parallel. One connector is male to six female and the other is female to six male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Cable Should Run to the Controller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBougeRV's diagram says to use 8AWG solar cable when you connect six panels to the controller with this connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Long Is It?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total length is 39.37 in (100 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Warranty Does It Have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBougeRV lists an 18-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 1 Male to 6 Female (M\/FFFFFF) Parallel Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 1 Female to 6 Male (F\/MMMMMM) Parallel Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimpler Wiring for Six-Panel Arrays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BougeRV 1 to 6 MC4 Solar Panel Parallel Connectors link six panels to one output with IP67 connectors, tinned copper cable and 55A main lines. If you'd like help planning your array 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\u003eBougeRV 1 to 6 MC4 Solar Panel Parallel 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\u003eFit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.1489%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.8511%;\"\u003e1 male to 6 female (M\/FFFFFF) + 1 female to 6 male 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