The small parts that keep it safe.

Wiring & Protection

Tinned Copper Battery Cable Lugs, 2/0 AWG, 3/8 in Stud, 4-Pack

$11.99 Specs

Wiring & Protection

Tinned Copper Battery Cable Lugs, 2/0 AWG, 3/8 in Stud, 4-Pack

Tube-style ring lugs for 2/0 AWG (70 mm2) battery and inverter cable. Crimp with a hydraulic tool and cover the barrel with adhesive heat-shrink so the joint stays sealed against moisture.

Cable size

2/0 AWG (70 mm2)

Stud hole

3/8 in (M10)

Material

Tinned copper

In the pack

4 lugs

Fit

Battery and inverter leads

$11.99

Wiring & Protection

Insulated Ring Terminals, 16-14 AWG, Blue, 100-Pack

$12.99 Specs

Wiring & Protection

Insulated Ring Terminals, 16-14 AWG, Blue, 100-Pack

Blue vinyl-insulated ring terminals for 16-14 AWG wire on controller, fuse and switch connections. Use a ratcheting crimper for a tight joint; colours of the insulation may vary slightly by batch.

Wire range

16-14 AWG

Insulation

Vinyl, blue

Stud sizes

#8 to 1/4 in

In the pack

100 pieces

Barrel

Tin-plated copper

$12.99

Wiring & Protection

ATC Blade Fuse Assortment, 5-40 A, 120 Pieces with Puller

$14.99 Specs

Wiring & Protection

ATC Blade Fuse Assortment, 5-40 A, 120 Pieces with Puller

Standard automotive blade fuses in the colour-coded amp ratings, for 12 V distribution blocks, controller outputs and DC accessories. Keep a few spares in the van or on the cabin shelf.

Ratings

5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 A

Voltage

up to 32 V DC

Type

ATC / ATO blade

In the pack

120 fuses and a puller

$14.99

Wiring & Protection

PV Panel Junction Box with Bypass Diode Positions, IP65

$15.99 Specs

Wiring & Protection

PV Panel Junction Box with Bypass Diode Positions, IP65

A replacement junction box for the back of a solar panel, shown open. It has four diode positions and two cable entries for PV wire; use it to repair a cracked box or to build your own small panel from loose cells.

Protection

IP65 sealed lid

Diode positions

4

Cable entries

2 x for 4-6 mm2 PV wire

Rating

up to about 10 A, 1,000 V DC

Use

Panel repair and DIY build

$15.99

Wiring & Protection

MC4-Type Y-Branch Cable, 2-to-1 Parallel Splitter, 10 AWG

$17.99 Specs

Wiring & Protection

MC4-Type Y-Branch Cable, 2-to-1 Parallel Splitter, 10 AWG

A moulded Y leads that joins two panel strings in parallel into a single feed, so one pair of cables can run to the controller. Check that the combined current stays inside the cable and controller ratings.

Wire

10 AWG (4-6 mm2) PV cable

Connection

MC4-type, 2 in / 1 out

Rating

up to 30 A

Insulation

UV-resistant

Use

Parallel panel strings

$17.99

Wiring & Protection

12/3 SJTW Outdoor Extension Cord, 50 ft, Lighted Plug, 15 A

$64.99 Specs

Wiring & Protection

12/3 SJTW Outdoor Extension Cord, 50 ft, Lighted Plug, 15 A

A heavy-gauge outdoor cord with a glowing end so you can see when it is live. The 12 AWG conductors keep voltage drop low from a power station or inverter to a tool, and the jacket stays flexible in cold weather.

Length

50 ft (15 m)

Gauge

12 AWG, 3 conductors

Rating

15 A, 125 V, NEMA 5-15

Jacket

SJTW, all-weather

Feature

Lighted plug end

$64.99

Wiring & Protection

15 A 125 V Tamper-Resistant GFCI Receptacle, NEMA 5-15R

$24.99 Specs

Wiring & Protection

15 A 125 V Tamper-Resistant GFCI Receptacle, NEMA 5-15R

A ground-fault receptacle with test and reset buttons and an indicator light, for the AC output side of a backup system, a shed or a workshop. Installation inside a building must be done by a licensed electrician to local code.

Rating

15 A, 125 V

Type

NEMA 5-15R, tamper-resistant

Protection

GFCI with test / reset

Colour

Ivory

Install

Licensed electrician

$24.99