Eliminates unsightly cable loop from a conventional top entry glands.
Solar panel deck gland.
Usually the additional solar panel is connected to the existing solar panel on the roof or deck.
If you re already considering both solar and a gazebo or patio cover combining the two is a no brainer but keep in mind that you ll pay more than you would for a rooftop system.
Panels can also be installed with fasteners or double sided vhb tape.
There are many ways to get your solar wires into the boat but few are as elegant and reliable as the scanstrut watertight deck glands.
Today more and more solar panels are shipping with mc4 terminals and less and less with actual junction boxes.
But first you should check that the wiring is in good condition and is of adequate size thickness for your additional solar panel.
I personally prefer the robust stainless steel versions as shown but they also make them in a plastic body option as well.
Restmo 2 pack of ip68 waterproof solar cable entry gland weather resistant dual cable entry housing for solar panels of rv caravan marine boat cabin white 4 6 out of 5 stars 88 12 99 12.
Made from uv stable glass reinforced nylon.
You can often use a simple adaptor to connect the two solar panels together.
Panels can be installed into the deck a number of different ways.
Some panels can be ordered with a back side peel and stick adhesive.
Perfect for flexible panels marine solar panels and all rigid panels.
Passes independent dust and waterproof testing to ip68.
2 7mm dimensions.
I still personally prefer a water tight j box and water tight entry gland but not all panels ship that way.
This deck gland is a scanstrut ds30 s.
It can also be used for other installations and structures such as buildings garages sheds and other roofs manufactured by link solar.
An average 6 kilowatt solar panel system costs 13 300 after tax credits and patio covers and other structures can cost thousands of dollars to build.
L 55 x w 42 x h 16 5mm.
Solar panel connection gland 1 way.
Link solar abs solar cable entry gland is used for the passing of cables into the motorhome from the solar panel or for use on yachts boats for cable entry from the mast.
Make the electrical connection through the roof of your motorhome caravan or the deck of your boat with this watertight roof deck solar panel connection gland.
These are solar mc4 connectors the female is on the bottom and the male plug is on top.