Connecting cables in the connection points

Hi everyone,

I have a very practical question and I have searched on the web trying to find an answer. I only found that more people had noticed the problem, but no solutions.

To connect cables of a certain thickness into the MPPT controller and also other devices of Victron, it is really difficult. The cables don’t fit into the small connection points.
Last time I was using cables of 6mm², as recommended.

Now is a next time and I want to fit the cables in there nice and good, professionally. How do I do that?

Thanks in advance
Sien

I have not had an issue to date. But then don’t have thw wire you have.

Use ferrules and a decent crimper.

There are several ideas in wiring unlimited.

Summary

Ferrule types:

Uninsulated ferrules, bare.

Insulated ferrules with a plastic collar. The collar provides personal protection and ensures the ferrule is not inserted too deeply into the connector.

Dual wire ferrules for two wires with a plastic collar. These are used when two wires must be inserted into a single connector.

Cable lugs are available for every cable size with a wide range of available hole diameters. For closed connectors it might be helpful to use a crimp pin connector for connections of oversized wires.

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Thank you both for your answers. I have been learning more about the correct use of the ferrules and the crimp connector certainly looks interesting. Thank you!