{"product_id":"go-power-sc-output-3-mc4-solar-cable-3-foot","title":"Go Power SC-OUTPUT-3 Solar Panel to Controller Cable, 3 Foot","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Go Power SC-OUTPUT-3 is the three-foot MC4 cable that connects your Go Power solar panel to your charge controller. It clicks together with standard MC4 connectors, no cutting or crimping, and it's sized for short runs where the panel sits close to the controller. Need to reach farther? Add an MC4 extension and you're set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Go Power SC-OUTPUT-3 is the short output cable that ties your Go Power solar panel to your charge controller. Three feet of MC4-terminated wire, nothing fancy, but it's the piece that actually gets power from the roof or the arch down to where the controller lives. If you bought a Go Power panel and a Go Power controller and found yourself missing the run between them, this is the part you're looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how it fits into a typical setup. Your panel puts out DC through a pair of MC4 connectors. This cable plugs straight into those, and the other end lands at your solar charge controller's input. From the controller, power goes to your battery bank. So the SC-OUTPUT-3 is the middle link, panel to controller, and it uses the same MC4 standard Go Power builds their panels around. No cutting, no crimping, no guessing at polarity. You click it together and move on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow let's talk length, because three feet is short and you should know that going in. On a small setup, a cockpit-mounted panel on a dinghy or a tender, or a controller mounted right below a deck panel, three feet is plenty. That's exactly what this cable is built for. But if your panel lives up on a bimini or a radar arch and your controller is belowdecks near the batteries, three feet won't reach. You'll want to add an MC4 extension to bridge the gap. We stock those too, and they click into this same cable end. Plan the run before you order so you're not short on install day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on voltage drop. On a 12-volt system, every foot of wire costs you a little, and thinner solar leads add up over a long run. Three feet is short enough that drop is a non-issue here. It's the long extensions where you want to size things carefully. If you're running a 100 or 200 watt Go Power panel into a PWM controller, keep the total run as short as the layout allows and you'll keep more of your harvest. On a boat where every amp back into the bank counts, that's not a small thing. Short leads, tight connections, and a controller close to the panel are how you get the numbers the panel is rated for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine installs ask a little more of any connector. Saltwater and MC4 don't love each other over time, and corroded pins mean lost current or a dead panel you didn't expect. We tell every customer the same thing: hit the connector pins with a dab of dielectric grease at install. It keeps the moisture out and the connection clean for years. Takes thirty seconds and saves you a headache down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more install note. This cable, like most MC4 leads, doesn't have its own strain relief. Anywhere it passes through a deck gland or over a hard edge, give it support and protect it from chafe. A little cushion clamp or a bit of split loom where it crosses the deck goes a long way on a boat that pounds. It's the kind of detail that separates an install that lasts from one you're redoing in two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anybody running a Go Power solar setup who needs the panel-to-controller connection. First-timers rigging their first panel on a weekend, and folks who've done a dozen installs and just need the right part without a trip to three stores. It's a simple piece. But the right simple piece, matched to the Go Power panels and controllers it was made for, is what keeps the whole system honest. Buy it with a matching extension if your run is long, grease the connectors, support the cable, and you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree-foot MC4 output cable connects a Go Power solar panel directly to a Go Power charge controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMC4 connectors click together with correct polarity, no cutting or crimping required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for short runs where the panel sits close to the controller, like cockpit, deck, or tender installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatched to Go Power solar panels and charge controllers for a plug-and-play connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccepts an MC4 extension when the panel-to-controller run is longer than three feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard MC4 termination suits 12V marine and RV solar charging systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Go Power replacement part, MPN SC-OUTPUT-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Go Power reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Go Power SC-OUTPUT-3 cable do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt connects a Go Power solar panel to a Go Power charge controller. The panel side uses MC4 connectors, and the other end feeds the controller's input. It's the middle link that gets power from the panel down to the controller and on to your batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is the cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThree feet. That's plenty when the controller mounts close to the panel, like a cockpit or deck panel on a small boat or tender. For a panel up on an arch or bimini with the controller belowdecks, you'll want to add an MC4 extension to reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat connectors does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStandard MC4. They click together with the correct polarity, so there's no cutting, crimping, or guessing. The panel side matches the MC4 leads Go Power builds their panels around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich panels and controllers does it work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGo Power solar panels and Go Power charge controllers. It's built to match that ecosystem, including their 100 and 200 watt panels paired with a PWM controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it in a saltwater environment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, with one habit: add a dab of dielectric grease to the MC4 pins at install. Saltwater can corrode connector pins over time, and the grease keeps moisture out and the connection clean for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need an extension cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOnly if your run is longer than three feet. If the panel and controller are close, this cable does it alone. For longer runs from an arch or bimini to a belowdecks controller, add an MC4 extension that clicks into this same end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill I lose power over the cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOver three feet on a 12-volt system, voltage drop is minimal. It's the long extension runs where you want to keep things as short as the layout allows to hold onto more of your solar harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the cable include strain relief?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Like most MC4 leads, it relies on you to support it. 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