{"product_id":"6mm2-10awg-40a-twin-solar-cable","title":"Twin Solar Cable","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003e10 AWG (6 mm²) Twin Solar Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-quality, double-insulated PV cable designed for reliable power transfer in solar installations. Built with fine-strand tinned copper conductors and durable UV-resistant insulation, it delivers excellent flexibility, low voltage drop, and long service life in harsh outdoor environments. \u003cspan\u003e(Sold per metre)  e.g. 2 units = 2 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"539\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for connecting solar panels to MPPT controllers or combiner boxes, this cable is perfectly suited to higher-current arrays, parallel strings, and longer cable runs where efficiency and safety matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eTypical Ratings (Conservative)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eContinuous current:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e35–45 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eShort-term \/ peak:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eup to ~50–55 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(not for continuous use)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eThese ratings assume:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eFree air or clipped installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eNormal ambient temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eSingle cable run (not heavily bundled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"562\"\u003ePractical Solar Use Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eCommon applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eParallel solar strings to MPPT controller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eCombiner box to MPPT controller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eHigher-current PV runs where voltage drop must be minimised\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eTypical pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e30 A–40 A MPPT controllers (PV side)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e20 A–30 A fuses\/breakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(array dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eMany modern panels have ~10–13 A Isc.\u003cbr data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eTwo strings in parallel can approach 20–26 A, where\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e6 mm²\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebecomes the better choice over 4 mm².\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eInstallation Factors That Affect Rating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eCurrent capacity must be de-rated when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eCables are run in hot roof spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eMultiple PV cables are bundled together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eLong conduit runs restrict airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eIn these cases, stepping up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e10 mm²\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emay be appropriate even if current alone is within limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eQuick Rule of Thumb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eSingle PV string:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4 mm² is usually sufficient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eTwo or more strings in parallel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 mm² recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eHigh-power arrays \/ long runs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econsider 10 mm²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e10 AWG (6 mm²) double-insulated twin solar cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eContinuous rating:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e35–45 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eTypical PV use:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e20–30 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eDesigned for PV installations to EN 50618 \/ IEC 62930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oddies Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52849305092412,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6218\/3740\/files\/Twin-6mm-Solar-Cable-2.webp?v=1773174815","url":"https:\/\/oddiesmarine.co.nz\/products\/6mm2-10awg-40a-twin-solar-cable","provider":"Oddies Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}