A tidy opening for your cable
This white cable entry from Wattstunde carries a cable through a wall, a roof section or an exterior cladding, so the conductor does not have to run loose across the surface. It dresses the spot where the cable enters the building and gives the installation an orderly look. It typically sits at the junction between a string of solar panels and a technical room.
Who can use it?
For a homeowner, this kind of part is useful when wiring a few panels on a garden shed, a garage or a house. For a professional, it is a finishing accessory that completes a mounting job and fits easily in the tool bag.
- Solar cable entry on a roof or a facade.
- Finishing a passage towards a shed, a garage or a utility room.
- Spare part or add-on for an existing installation.
Design and material
The housing is moulded from ABS plastic, a light material that is simple to drill, adjust and handle on site. Its dimensions, 13 cm long, 4.5 cm wide and 4 cm high, mean a moderate footprint: it stands out little on a narrow surface. The white tint matches pale supports.
Choosing the right colour
The white finish suits roofs, cladding and joinery in light shades. On a dark surface another colour will be more discreet, so check which shade matches your surface before you drill.
Fitting
First, check that the diameter of your cable is compatible with the opening of the gland: the supplied specifications give no permitted diameter, so refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. Mark the position, clean and dry the surface, then fix the housing with fasteners suited to your support. Let the cable form a loop before the entry so that running water drips off before it reaches the opening.
Connecting the panels to the rest of the electrical installation is a job for a qualified installer. Do not drill a roof without knowing its structure and any waterproofing constraints.
Key points
- Compact dimensions for a discreet installation.
- ABS plastic, light and unobtrusive.
- White colour, practical on pale surfaces.
Technical specifications
- Brand: Wattstunde
- Dimensions: 13 cm long x 4.5 cm wide x 4 cm high
- Material: ABS plastic
- Colour: white
Safety
Cut every power source before touching a cable coming from a solar generator, even on an overcast day, since a panel produces current as soon as it receives light. Work at height with fall protection and never step on a wet roof. Inspect the condition of the cable sheath at the passage: it must be neither pinched nor cut.
Care and storage
A damp cloth is enough to remove dust and deposits. Avoid harsh solvents on the plastic. Check the fixing and the state of the passage from time to time, especially after strong wind or heavy rain. Before fitting, keep the part in its packaging, protected from knocks.
