Victron Blue 80w solar panel - deck connectors

[muzzaman]

I am looking for a little guidance in relation to an 80w solar panel that I am installing. If anyone can help that would be great!

I want to be able to disconnnect and remove the panel easily and am therefore thinking about a through deck connector (2-pin) mounted somewhere in the cockpit.

The rating for the solar panel from the datasheet is -

Nominal power - 80w
Max-Power current - 4.45A
Max-Power voltage - 18v

There are numerous through deck connectors available but I am unsure as to which rating is suitable given my requirements above. I also want to install a plug/socket that can cope with a possible upgrade to a larger panel at some point.

If anyone can help with the most appropriate rating for the socket or even suggest one that would be really useful.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[VicS]

2 pin Dri-plug ?

10 amps,
up to 50 volts

http://driplug.com/products.html

 

[sarabande]

Bulgin also make a series of waterproof connectors

http://www.bulgin.co.uk/Products/Buccaneer/BuccaneerStandard.html

up to 12A.

 

[duncan99210]

Bulgin also make a series of waterproof connectors

http://www.bulgin.co.uk/Products/Buccaneer/BuccaneerStandard.html

up to 12A.

+1. I use Bulgin for both solar panels and the Aquair. Simple to fit and more than adequate for the current being produced.