Replacing Crumbled Rooftop Solar Connectors

[Duner733]

I am hoping I don't have to pull the box off the roof for repair.
These connectors literally crumbled when cleaning the roof before winterization.
This came as a huge surprise as my camper is stored in a barn (out of the sun) while not is use. So it is not sitting in the sun more than 25 days a year tops.
Anyway, I am guessing I will need to lift the panel to put new connectors on that way.
Short story long, where is the best place to get these connectors? I see a big variance on prices but need to make sure I get the right ones without overpaying.

Dan

 

[John From Detroit]

You may be able to find 'em at Horrible Freight but any Solar place with have 'em
Appear to be standard. connectors.

Solar Connectors | RICH SOLAR

Each Package Includes: 5pcs female connectors 5pcs male connectors Features Compatible with all solar connectors. Designed for photovoltaic solar systems with high mechanical requirements and extreme weather conditions. Quick & simple assembly processing and simple removal of plugs without the...

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[Mark_K5LXP]

Maybe look for some rated for outdoor use. I suspect the cheep chinese ones are not.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

 

[John From Detroit]

I suspexct the originals were printed with PLA it breaks down in sunlight they tell me

PET-G.... (Water bottle plastic) much better

 

[Duner733]

I realize this is a bit old now and still have to wait to pull my rig out.
I am a bit concerns I will have to replace the actual rooftop box.
The threads coming out of the box are jacked up as well.
I will need to review how these are replaced. My guess there is something on the inside of these boxes to hold them in.

 

[DonTom]

You may be able to find 'em at Horrible Freight but any Solar place with have 'em
Appear to be standard. connectors.

HFT only has the cables. But you can get the connectors at Amazon. I have put several together.

-Don- Reno, NV

 

[John From Detroit]

I realize this is a bit old now and still have to wait to pull my rig out.
I am a bit concerns I will have to replace the actual rooftop box.
The threads coming out of the box are jacked up as well.
I will need to review how these are replaced. My guess there is something on the inside of these boxes to hold them in.

Re "Jacked threads"
A slightly larger screw or take a what I call a "Clip nut" (It's designed to clip on the edge of as metal piece and hold the screw) either clipped on or glued to the inside depending on the way it mounts.. If it goes in a hole THROUGH sheet metal those work well. If it goes into a 'Tube" like hole. next size up Use a tap and a machine bolt not a screw

 

[Lou Schneider]

When you get the new parts, get a can of white spray paint and paint any of the plastic that's exposed to the sun.. The paint will block the sun's UV rays that makes the plastic turn brittle.

 

[Duner733]

I'll give this question a shot here.
I am wired back up. It looks to be charging. Very cloudy day so hard to tell.
As you can see by the picture, the power/alert seems good.
Amber messes with me being an IT person.
Does Amber on the AGM (and yes I have AGM batteries) look correct or should that be green as well.

 

[John From Detroit]

I'm Guessing Amber means not fully charged but without the charger manual no way for me to be sure.. RTFM to find out.