connectors

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    Radox Connectors on REC panels

    Hi All Given that I have been somewhat forced to use REC 240PE panels (probably not a bad thing) due to current availability conditions, I notice they have Radox connectors on them. I'm used to MC3/MC4 usually so these are new to me. Does anyone know if you can get adapters to convert them to...
  2. H

    How to quick connect pv panels to controller

    Hi all.I need some advice from the pros. I want to install two[2x 100W] semi-flexible monocrystalline pv-panels stitched into the bimini of my boat,using waterproof[IP68?] quick connect/disconnect couplings and do not want to have to buy expensive tools for a one of job. The panels come...
  3. D Skelton

    Two way and intermediate switching

    How do you guys do it? Referring to the two pictres below, what are the pro's and cons to the two different methods? I'm trying to settle a minor dispute with a friend :)
    • D Skelton
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    • attach aus cables connectors electricians' talk intermediate switch switching terminal termination two way
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Australia
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    Wago push in connectors

    What they like ? ...any opinions on better conectors ?
    • daiplayer
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    • aus connectors electricians' talk wago
    • Replies: 67
    • Forum: Australia
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    extending socket and lighting cables

    Hi all just joined this forum after having a little read about :smiley2: My question is simply we are looking to extend our existing sockets to a more suitable height 450mm off the finished floor, also a few pendants centralised in the bedrooms as a rewire had taken place 5 years ago and all...
    • mike15588
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    • aus cables connectors crimp electricians' talk extending lighting socket wagos
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
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    Twist on Connectors

    So I was reading professional electrician the other evening, and in there was an advert for twist on connectors. Much like the ones from the 60s/70s? and what you find in all of north America. Has anyone started using these again? If so are they any good? My theory been, if the Americans like...
    • chippysparks
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    • aus connectors electricians' talk
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Australia
  7. A

    Wago connectors?

    Hi lads, I like the look and idea of these Wago connectors, never used them before but starting to think I need to get into the 21st century. Anyway heres a few questions. I do mainly private housing and commercial work so I do quite a bit of lighting(recessed) etc. so 1 - There are so many...
  8. Amp David

    Twist on wire connectors

    Just reading the latest edition of PE and they have an article on Twist on Wire Connectors. They're from Ideal Industries and looks like they going for a big relaunch. Thought they were shoddy!
  9. B

    Wago connectors

    Best prices and places to purchase Wago connectors, all sizes. As I’ve noticed people always highlight, them when talking connections, i need some, they look like a nice an easy to use and fast connection block, looks like they can save on a lot of time, i just need to find out what is a good...
    • Bradzz
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    • aus connectors electricians' talk wago
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
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    upsolar pv system

    Hi guys, i have just installed my first pv system for a company that has just been set up (used for mcs accreditation all passed fine) The problem is the system is only generating 800watts an hour on a very nice sunny day. Its a 3.8 ish system with fronius ilgt3.6 inverter. The panels are 17...
    • tombennetts
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    • aus connectors electricians' talk panels solar system yesterday
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
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    Wago connectors inside light fitting

    hi guys just had my first delivery of wago boxes and pushfit/lever connections. quick question can you use these connectors within a light fitting seperate from the the actual wago enclosure? i cant see why not as the light fiting will be acting as the outer enclosure. mainly want to use for...
    • ianphilip007
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    • aus connectors electricians' talk fitting inside light wago
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Australia
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    MFT adaptors for PV panel checks

    Hi I am looking at equipment at the moment. The metrel MI3125B looks like a great bit of kit, apart from one issue. The leads are connected via a non standard plug. Test meter sell a set of leads that have mc4 connectors on them for about £20, but these have standard 4mm plugs, so will fit...
  13. P

    cheapest site to get wago connectors from

    my local wholesalers dont stock the wago connectors anyone can point me in the right direction what is an average price for these cheers
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    Can you use WAGO push connectors on transformers

    If you have a lighting transformer with primary and secondary leads for MR16 downlights, can you use WAGO push connectors to link the primary side to the mains lighting circuit? What are the recommendations for connecting lighting transformers to the mains if the are supplied with pre-terminated...
  15. J

    MC Connectors

    Hopefully im not the only one but has anyone got a good way of putting on MC3 connectors? trying to put in the rubber encasement has given me blisters on my thumbs by trying to twist them on. tried using a bit of fairy liquid on it but it just dries up with the heat of the outer sheath and...
  16. yellowvanman

    MC3 panels - MC4 connectors

    Just playing around with a starter kit and the panels have MC3 connectors I have a load of MC4 connectors and crimper. Is it OK to cut off the MC3 connectors on the panels and change to MC4? I know i can get convertors but thats more cost!
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    MC4 Connectors & Crimpers

    Can you buy sunclix connectors on their own? I can only find them with the inverters and we've got an install with MC4 connectors tomorrow - we usually only need MC3 and use the crimpers for those - don't really want to pay £silly for MC4 crimpers that I'm not likely to use very often.
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    63A 3 Phase Connectors

    Hi Guys, I need some new 63A 3 Phase connectors. 10 x 63A 4 Pin (Socket) 10 x 63A 4 Pin (Plug) 10 x 63A 5 Pin (Socket) 10 x 63A 5 Pin (Plug) They have shot up in price recently and I'm looking for a new supplier. Can anyone help / recommend anyone?
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    Branch Connectors

    when using branch connectors in an array, for example 2 strings of 8 and the positives go to one branch and the negatives to the other one, there are only two cables going back to the inverter, does this mean that the same laws apply if branch connectors weren't used: amps double and volts dont?
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    Jb's behind kitchen wall cuboards

    Given job to lower sockets in kitchen to allow for new wall units. The cables won't reach the lower postion and lifting up the floor boards above to pull back and jb isn't included in the price.If I were to put the jb behind the wallcuboard would that classed as accessable? Really cant see any...
    • pritch
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    • aus behind connectors electricians' talk kitchen lower maintenance units wall
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Australia
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