Rich Solar Cable Wire | Connect Charge Controller to Battery (Red & Black)

The Rich Solar Cable Wire Connect Charge Controller to Battery Set Gives Your Controller a Secure Link to the Battery Bank

The Rich Solar Cable Wire Connect Charge Controller to Battery (Red and Black) is a 10 ft pair of tinned copper cables built for the connection between a solar charge controller and a battery. Each cable has pre-installed battery ring terminals on one end and an exposed wire end on the other that goes straight into the controller's battery terminals.

Choose 10 AWG or 8 AWG. Rich Solar rates the cables for 1000V DC and 30A, with an IP67 protection rating, a UL94 V-0 flame rating and a service life of up to 25 years.

Rich Solar Cable Wire Connect Charge Controller to Battery Features

Battery Ring Terminals

Pre-installed ring terminals bolt onto your battery posts for a secure connection. There is no need to crimp lugs or buy separate terminals.

Exposed Wire End for the Controller

The other end is exposed wire that lands directly in your charge controller's battery input. That keeps the install simple and tidy.

Tinned Copper Conductors

Tinned copper delivers reliable performance and resists corrosion better than bare copper, which helps in battery compartments, RV bays and marine installs.

10 AWG or 8 AWG

Both gauges come in a 10 ft red and black set. Rich Solar includes the 10 AWG set (RS-1010) with many of its MPPT kits and the 8 AWG set (RS-810) with larger kits such as the 300 Watt, 1200 Watt and 1600 Watt kits.

Built to Last

The cables carry an IP67 rating and a UL94 V-0 flame rating, operate from -40°F to 194°F, and are designed for up to 25 years of use.

Real-World Applications

RV solar systems. Connect a roof-fed controller to the house battery bank in the battery bay.

Boats. Link a controller to house batteries below deck with corrosion-resistant tinned copper.

Cabins and sheds. Wire a wall-mounted controller to a nearby battery bank.

Replacing kit wiring. Swap out a damaged or short controller-to-battery cable from a Rich Solar kit.

How It Compares to Common Alternatives

Versus making your own cables. Pre-installed ring terminals save you from buying lugs and a crimp tool and reduce the risk of a poor connection at the battery.

8 AWG versus 10 AWG. Thicker 8 AWG wire has lower resistance, so it loses less power over the same length. Use the gauge your controller manual recommends for its charging current.

Versus inverter battery cables. Inverters draw far more current than a charge controller and need much heavier cable, such as Rich Solar's 2 AWG, 4 AWG or 6 AWG inverter cables. This set is sized for the controller-to-battery run.

Is This Cable the Right Fit

• Controller terminals. Confirm your controller's battery terminals accept the gauge you choose.
• Current. Rich Solar rates the cables for 30A. Check your controller's charging current and its manual before installing.
• Length. Each cable is 10 ft. Mount the controller close to the battery to keep the run short.
• Ring size. Check that the ring terminals fit your battery posts.

This may be a good fit if

• You are connecting a solar charge controller to a battery
• You want pre-installed battery ring terminals
• You need a replacement for Rich Solar kit wiring
• You want corrosion-resistant tinned copper cable

Common Questions

Which Gauge Should I Choose?

Follow your charge controller's manual. Rich Solar pairs the 10 AWG set with many of its smaller MPPT kits and the 8 AWG set with several larger kits.

Which End Goes to the Battery?

The ring terminal end bolts to the battery posts. The exposed wire end goes into the controller's battery terminals.

Should I Add a Fuse?

A fuse between the controller and the battery is good practice. Follow your controller manual for fuse size and placement.

What's Included

• 1 x Red and 1 x Black 10 ft Battery Cable, Ring Terminal on One End and Exposed Wire on the Other (Gauge per Option Selected)

A Simple, Secure Battery Connection

The Rich Solar Cable Wire Connect Charge Controller to Battery set gives you tinned copper cable with pre-installed ring terminals for a clean link from controller to battery. At Outbound Power, we help customers choose the right cable gauge and fusing for their solar systems. If you have questions, our team is happy to help.