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Pair of black MC4 Y-branch solar connectors, one-to-four split

PFCTART

PFCTART 1 to 4 MC4 Y Branch Connector Pair

SKU CH-9KRC-52ZTA

A pair of MC4 Y-branch connectors that parallel-connect up to four solar panels with a sealed, UV-resistant design

  • Connection typesmc4
  • Product typeCable Management
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresSolar connector
  • Parallel-connect up to four panels with one Y-branch pair
  • Tool-free plug-in assembly and removal in seconds
  • Double-seal rings deliver IP-rated waterproof and dustproof protection
  • Electron-beam cross-linked material resists UV, ozone, hydrolysis and extreme temperatures
  • Low contact resistance handles high current and voltage loads reliably

PFCTART 1 to 4 MC4 Branch Connector Pair

This pair of Y-branch connectors lets you parallel-wire up to four solar panels using standard MC4 plugs. It is designed for installers and off-grid system owners who need a single combined output from multiple modules.

Practical limits of the MC4 parallel interface

The adapter carries the full array current through one male and one female MC4 contact, so the combined amperage must stay within the connector rating. Voltage remains at the single-panel level, but the shared path concentrates heat and mechanical stress on the final pair of terminals.

Installation ease and common issues

Each branch plugs in by hand without tools and the double seal rings lock with an audible click. The most frequent problems are mismatched cable diameters that prevent a watertight seal and cross-threaded contacts that raise resistance under load.

How it compares

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 101 comparable items (median $49.99).

Specifications

Product
Model name1 to 4 MC4 Connector
Product typeCable Management
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typesmc4

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 1-to-4 branch pair or a simpler 1-to-2 Y connector?

Choose the 1-to-4 pair when you need to parallel-connect up to four panels from one string; a 1-to-2 suits two-panel arrays.

What does the 1-to-4 MC4 rating mean once the cables are on my roof?

It lets you combine four panel strings into one MC4 plug without tools, handling high current and voltage while the double seals keep water and dust out.

How does the MC4 interface limit what I can connect?

The MC4 connectors only accept PV cables with matching MC4 ends and compatible insulation diameters, so all panels and the inverter must use the same MC4 system.

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