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cable size mppt to battery

Hi

I have a 75/15 Victron mppt, can you give me guidance on what cable that I should use to connect it from the Mppt to the battery. I have been advised on a forum that 10amps is okay but looking at the data sheet I may need more. Any help is appreciated.

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wkirby answered ·

That MPPT can generate 15A at full capacity.
The terminals can accept 6mm² cable maximum, although 4mm² would be a OK too.

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dmin answered ·

Thanks that’s really great as I have some 4mm2 already. Any chance anyone would know about the cable size from a 180w panel to the mppt as I need to extend the wire by about 2m.

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I'd choose the same cable dimensions that your panel's cable tails have.

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Thanks and that makes sense. I’m just rushing too much and preparing to buy everything for when the panel arrives. Waiting and matching the existing cable is the way forward.

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