A short pair to a shed
You are running about 3 m of red and black from a panel to a controller, and you will check the plugs are crimped. The iGreely pair is about £19.99, with 4.7 from 2,201 reviews. The part number still says 10 AWG 10 ft.
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Top pick: ELFCULB XT60 to M8 ring, 10 AWG, 1.5 m Best value: Chedin solar extension, 1 m variant – Lowest price for a short pair, about £6.99, with a stated item length of 1 m. Score 78. The 4.8 from 1,105 is the same pool as the 4 m listing, so check the length and both colours in the box. Updated October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A solar cable is the lead you buy in the UK to join a photovoltaic panel to a controller, a battery or an inverter. It is either DC cable for a fixed array or a low-voltage lead for a panel you plug in and take away. You use it to lengthen a short run, to connect a suitcase panel, or to reach a roof string that a competent person has to finish. Fixed-array cable is the type UK trade summaries cite as H1Z2Z2-K to BS EN 50618: tinned flexible copper, cross-linked halogen-free insulation, and a nominal 1.5 kV DC rating. A 12 V to 36 V leisure lead does not belong on modules wired in series. You tell a suitable cable by voltage class, real cross-section, both polarities in the box, and a connector that matches the panel. Check metres, colour, and one core or a pair, because parent titles list every length and both sizes. Look for a sheath print with a manufacturer name and H1Z2Z2-K or BS EN 50618. The [solar cable buying guide](/hub/electrical-equipment/solar-cable/sub/solar-cable-buying-guide) sets that order.
A solar cable is the lead you buy in the UK to join a photovoltaic panel to a controller, a battery or an inverter. It is either DC cable for a fixed array or a low-voltage lead for a panel you plug in and take away.
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Which solar cable fits this job?
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Our view
The ELFCULB lead is 1.5 m of 10 AWG from an XT60 female plug to an M8 ring, at £15.99 and 230 g, for a power station or a battery post rather than a roof string. The listing also names RC batteries and UAVs. It shows 5.0 from 4 reviews, and the listing has no review text, so there is nothing to say about fit, heat, or polarity. No voltage and no current are printed. The conductor is described as 10 AWG tinned copper with PVC nylon insulation, and the indoor-and-outdoor line has no IP number. It will not mate with an MC4-type panel lead. The size lines do agree with each other, which is rarer in this set than it should be. Four silent reviews are still too thin to treat the stars as evidence. Use it only when the other end is already XT60 and the battery post is M8.
Pros
- Ends are stated: XT60 female and an M8 ring
- 10 AWG tinned copper, 1.5 m, 230 g, at £15.99
- No size conflict between the title and the item length
- The listing names a power station or a battery post, not a string
Cons
- 5.0 from 4 reviews, and no review text
- No voltage or current figure
- It will not plug into an MC4-type lead
- No IP number on the indoor-and-outdoor line
Best for: A 1.5 m tail from an XT60 socket to an M8 battery post.
Less suitable: Any series roof string, or a buyer who wants UK comments before paying £15.99.
Specifications
- Model
- ELFCULB XT60 to M8 ring, 10 AWG, 1.5 m
- Brand
- ELFCULB
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(4)
- Cable job
- Low-voltage lead
- Cross-section
- 10 AWG
- Length
- 1.5 m
- Connector
- XT60 to M8
- Weather claim
- No IP number
Common questions
Will this plug into an MC4 panel lead?
No. The ends are an XT60 connector and an M8 ring for a battery post. The listing names power stations, solar panels with that connector, RC batteries and UAVs.
How long is it?
The title says 5 ft. The item length is 1.5 m.
What do buyers say?
The rating line is 5.0 from 4 reviews. The listing has no review text, so there is nothing to summarise.
Our view
The Chedin 1 m lead is £6.99, with the item length at 1 m and a title bracket that reads 4 mm², and UK reviewers in the shared pool used a short run to add a panel on a plug-in kit and to keep a shed-roof DC cable short. It shows 4.8 from 1,105 reviews, and those are the same texts as the 4 m ASIN, so the stars describe the family. The bullets name tinned copper, XLPE, IP67 and 30 A, and this variant’s attribute says 1,500 V, while the colour field says black against a red-and-black title. The model field says H1Z2Z2-K, which is a catalogue line rather than a photo of the sheath. One review found the female shell a fraction too long to seat. Another said a plug died after a few mating cycles and named a 5 m cable, so that sentence is not a report on this 1 m lead. It is the best value in this set when you want the lowest price for a short pair and you will check the length in the box.
Pros
- £6.99 with a stated item length of 1 m
- 4.8 from 1,105, and UK texts describe short shed runs
- Attribute states 1,500 V, with tinned copper, XLPE and 30 A
- One review wanted 1 m specifically to keep the DC run short
Cons
- The 1,105 reviews are shared with the 4 m ASIN
- Parent title also lists 6 mm² and much longer lengths
- Colour attribute says black
- One shell would not seat, and a plug wore out on a named 5 m lead
Best for: A one-metre link on a plug-in kit, if you confirm the cross-section and both colours in the parcel.
Less suitable: A roof string sized for 6 mm², or a plug you will connect and disconnect every weekend.
Specifications
- Model
- Chedin solar extension, 1 m variant
- Brand
- Chedin
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(1,105)
- Cable job
- MC4-type pair
- Cross-section
- Bracket 4 mm²
- Length
- 1 m
- Connector
- MC4 male-female
- Listed voltage
- 1,500 V
- Listed current
- 30 A
- Both colours
- Unclear
- Weather claim
- IP67
Common questions
Is this the 1 m cable?
The item length is 1 metre and the title bracket reads 4mm²1. The parent title still lists 2 m up to 30 m and both 4 mm² and 6 mm².
Why is the star rating the same as the 4 m Chedin lead?
This ASIN and B0C61MZJXX both show 4.8 from 1105, and the UK reviews are the same texts. They describe the family, not only the 1 m variant.
Are the connectors tool-free?
The bullet says the connector can be installed and removed without extra equipment. Reviews still report a shell that would not seat and a plug that failed after a few mating cycles.
Our view
The Chedin 4 m model is listed as 4mm²4m at £14.99 and 530 g, and buyers in the shared reviews talk about tidy MC4-type plugs on solar panels rather than a 12 V accessory. It carries the same 4.8 from 1,105 as the 1 m lead, including the note that one buyer kept a DC run short to limit loss. The bullets repeat tinned copper, XLPE, IP67 and 30 A. On this ASIN the attribute rows say an optical connector and a maximum of 12 V DC, which those photovoltaic bullets do not support. One complaint in the pool names a 5 m cable, so it is not evidence for this 4 m variant alone. The parent title still stacks other lengths and both 4 mm² and 6 mm². You get a mid-price pair whose model number is clearer than the parent title, and whose voltage field disagrees with the job the reviews describe.
Pros
- Model number states 4 mm² and 4 m
- £14.99 and 530 g, with red and black in the title
- Shared UK texts praise tidy connectors on plug-in kits
- Bullets state 30 A, tinned copper and XLPE
Cons
- Attribute says 12 V DC and an optical connector
- The review pool is the same as the 1 m listing
- Parent title still offers other lengths and 6 mm²
- A plug in that pool failed after a few mating cycles
Best for: A 4 m red-and-black pair if you will ignore the 12 V attribute and read the sheath before you fit it.
Less suitable: A 12 V SAE job, or anyone treating 4.8 as proof of this length alone.
Specifications
- Model
- Chedin solar extension, 4 m, 4 mm²
- Brand
- Chedin
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(1,105)
- Cable job
- MC4-type pair
- Cross-section
- Model 4 mm²
- Length
- 4 m
- Connector
- MC4 vs optical
- Listed voltage
- 12 V DC
- Listed current
- 30 A
- Both colours
- Yes
- Weather claim
- IP67
Common questions
Is the voltage 12 V or a photovoltaic rating?
The attribute row says maximum 12 V DC. The bullets are the same photovoltaic XLPE text as the 1 m ASIN, which carries a 1500 V attribute. The listing does not resolve that.
What length is this variant?
Item length is 4 metres and the model number is 4mm²4m. The parent title still lists other lengths.
Are the reviews only for 4 m?
The 1105 reviews are the same texts as B0B1WTW3LD. One complaint names a 5 m cable. Treat them as family comments.
Our view
The IJIAMY extension is a 1 m red-and-black pair at £8.99 and 150 g, and the four United Kingdom texts are only short praise: very good, well made, good quality, and spot on. It shows 4.8 from 512 reviews, and the other review texts are not from the UK, so they are not used here. Those four comments do not mention a length check, a fault, or a cross-section. This variant’s bracket does not state mm², the parent title offers 4 mm² or 6 mm² plus longer runs, and no voltage figure is printed. The plug-type attribute says Type T, the wattage field says 30,000 W, and UL listed is No. The bullets do claim oxygen-free tinned copper, cross-linked polyolefin and 30 A, with water resistance and no IP number. It is a cheap 1 m pair with almost no UK detail behind the stars.
Pros
- £8.99 for 1 m of red and black, at 150 g
- 4.8 from 512, and the four UK texts are positive
- Bullets name tinned copper and cross-linked polyolefin
- Listed current is 30 A
Cons
- Cross-section and voltage are not stated on this variant
- Only four UK texts, and none describe a fault
- Plug-type attribute says Type T
- The 30,000 W field is not a usable power rating
Best for: A 1 m pair when you can measure the core yourself and you do not need a printed voltage.
Less suitable: A sized roof run, or a buyer who wants UK reviews that mention a real installation.
Specifications
- Model
- IJIAMY solar extension, 1 m red and black
- Brand
- IJIAMY
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(512)
- Cable job
- MC4-type pair
- Length
- 1 m
- Connector
- Type T listed
- Listed current
- 30 A
- Both colours
- Yes
- Weather claim
- No IP number
Common questions
Which length is in the basket?
The item length is 1 metre and the title bracket is 1M. The parent title also offers 2 m, 3 m, 5 m and 10 m.
What cross-section is listed for this ASIN?
The parent title says 4 mm² or 6 mm². This variant bracket does not repeat a size, so the cross-section is not stated.
What do the UK reviews say?
Four UK texts on the listing are short and positive. They do not describe a fault. The other reviews are not from the UK.
Our view
The XMSJSIY SAE lead is a 2.5 m male-to-male cable with an on/off switch, 14 AWG, at £12.99 and 163 g, so you can open the circuit without pulling the plug every time. The bullet says 12–24 V and up to 20 A. The voltage attribute says 12 V. It shows 4.8 from 5 reviews, and the two stored texts were written in Germany and Italy, so they are not used as UK comments. Insulation is PVC with an 80 °C claim, and there is no IP line. Red and black are parallel cores. Nothing on the listing describes how the switch feels, whether the SAE shells match a particular panel brand, or how warm the 14 AWG core gets at 20 A. It is a leisure lead for a panel that already uses SAE, inside the current the bullet states, and it is not photovoltaic string cable.
Pros
- SAE male-to-male with an on/off switch
- 2.5 m of 14 AWG at £12.99
- The bullet states 12–24 V and 20 A
- Red and black are parallel cores
Cons
- No UK review text
- The attribute says 12 V against a 12–24 V bullet
- 14 AWG is a thin leisure core
- Five reviews is a very small count
Best for: A caravan or boat lead you want to switch off without unplugging SAE, on a 12–24 V panel.
Less suitable: A roof string, or a run the bullet’s 20 A line does not cover.
Specifications
- Model
- XMSJSIY SAE lead with switch, 14 AWG, 2.5 m
- Brand
- XMSJSIY
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(5)
- Cable job
- SAE lead
- Cross-section
- 14 AWG
- Length
- 2.5 m
- Connector
- SAE with switch
- Listed voltage
- 12–24 V
- Listed current
- 20 A
- Both colours
- Yes
Common questions
What is the switch for?
The bullet says you can break the circuit with the switch instead of unplugging the SAE connector each time.
What voltage and current are listed?
The bullet says 12–24 V and up to 20 A. The voltage attribute says 12 V. Length is 2.5 m of 14 AWG.
Are there UK reviews?
The rating is 4.8 from 5. The two texts on the listing were written in Germany and Italy, so they are not used as UK comments.
Our view
The iGreely pair is a 3 m red lead and a 3 m black lead, about 6 mm², at £19.99 and 558 g, and UK reviewers used that run from a panel through a shed to a controller. Across 2,201 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.7, and 35 of the stored texts are from the United Kingdom. Several of those texts call the wire heavy and solid once the connectors are on, and one buyer took a sheath that was hard to strip as a sign of a tough cover. The seller states tinned copper, IP68, 30 A and AC 0.6/1 kV, while the attribute row says 1,000 V, and the listing has no 1,500 V DC figure. The part number still reads 10 AWG 10 ft, which does not match a 3 m pair. One UK buyer found the plugs still needed a crimp, another found a tight fit on a Victron MPPT, and two reviews disagreed about whether the positive plug on the negative cable was a fault or the way many panels are built. It is the top pick here because the title and the review count describe the same 3 m pair, not because the copper was measured.
Pros
- Title matches 3 m red and 3 m black at about 6 mm²
- 4.7 from 2,201, with 35 UK texts
- UK reviews used it from a panel through a shed
- Seller states tinned copper, 30 A and fitted plugs
Cons
- Part number says 10 AWG 10 ft
- One review still needed a crimp tool
- Polarity of the plug was disputed between two reviews
- Tight fit reported on one Victron MPPT
Best for: A 3 m pair to a shed or controller, if you will check that the plugs are actually crimped when the parcel arrives.
Less suitable: You need a measured 6.0 mm² core, or a lead you can mate without any crimp tool at all.
Specifications
- Model
- iGreely 6 mm² solar extension, 3 m red and 3 m black
- Brand
- iGreely
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(2,201)
- Cable job
- MC4-type pair
- Cross-section
- About 6 mm²
- Length
- 3 m + 3 m
- Connector
- Fitted plugs
- Listed voltage
- 0.6/1 kV AC
- Listed current
- 30 A
- Both colours
- Yes
- Weather claim
- IP68
Common questions
Are both colours and the connectors included?
The bullet says one 3 m red and one 3 m black cable, with male and female connectors already fitted and no tools needed to mate them. One UK review said the MC4 plugs still had to be crimped on.
What voltage and current does the listing state?
The bullet rates the cable AC 0.6/1 kV and 30 A. The attribute row says maximum voltage 1000 V. The listing does not state a 1500 V DC figure.
Did reviewers agree on polarity?
One UK review said the positive plug was on the negative cable. Another said that layout is how many panels are built. The listing does not settle it.
Our view
The Tonton lead is one flat orange cable, 6 m, at £26.64 and 1.34 kg, and the five UK texts praise it for camping, a motorhome, and a lead that stores as a single coil. Red and black cores sit inside one sheath, which those reviews prefer to two loose leads. It shows 4.7 from 51 reviews. The title says 6 mm² and 10 AWG. One of the UK reviews says 10 AWG is about 5 mm² and that the cable felt too flexible for 6 mm², which is that reviewer’s conversion rather than a lab report. The specification bullet says 1,500 V and 54 A. The voltage attribute says 1,100 V. Insulation is described as silicone, with a sleeve from −40 °C to 90 °C, and the conductor metal is not named. Another buyer simply wished they had ordered 10 m instead of 6 m. It suits a portable 6 m run if you can live with the gauge dispute.
Pros
- One 6 m sheath with both colours, so less tangle
- 4.7 from 51, with five UK texts on camping and motorhomes
- The specification bullet states 1,500 V
- Those texts call the connectors a standard design
Cons
- One UK review reads the core as 10 AWG, not 6 mm²
- Voltage attribute says 1,100 V against a 1,500 V bullet
- Only five UK texts against 51 ratings
- Conductor metal is not stated
Best for: A 6 m flat lead for a portable panel or a motorhome, if a disputed cross-section is acceptable.
Less suitable: A fixed string that was sized for a measured 6.0 mm² core.
Specifications
- Model
- Tonton flat solar extension, 6 m, orange
- Brand
- Tonton
- Price
- ∼£27
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(51)
- Cable job
- Flat MC4 pair
- Cross-section
- 6 mm² / 10 AWG
- Length
- 6 m
- Connector
- MC4 male-female
- Listed voltage
- 1,500 / 1,100 V
- Listed current
- 54 A
- Both colours
- Yes
- Weather claim
- IP68
Common questions
Is it one cable or two loose leads?
The bullet describes one flat orange cable with the black and red wires inside a single sheath. Box contents are one 6 mm² 20 ft extension.
Is it 6 mm²?
The title says 6 mm² and 10 AWG. A UK review says 10 AWG is about 5 mm² and that the cable felt too flexible for 6 mm². That is the reviewer's conversion, not a lab test.
Which voltage figure is on the listing?
The specification bullet says 1500 V. The voltage attribute says 1100 V.
Our view
The LukAro listing is a bare black 6 mm² coil, 3 m, at £11.99 and 240 g, and UK reviewers who received the black reel said it did the job they needed. There is no connector. It shows 4.6 from 120 reviews, with 19 UK texts. Several of those buyers expected a red cable as well, and the red did not arrive, which stopped the install. The title and the colour field are black only, even where the photos suggest two reels. A bullet says 1,500 V DC, tinned copper and UV resistance. The attribute row says 18 V. One reviewer said the positive insulation was a different build from the negative and linked that to the low price, and another, months later, said the conductor was not the copper advertised. That last point is one account, not a lab test. The cable is also described as not very flexible. You buy it when you already own a crimp tool and a separate red core.
Pros
- The title is a clear black 6 mm² coil, 3 m, at £11.99
- 4.6 from 120, with 19 UK texts
- A bullet states 1,500 V DC and tinned copper
- UK texts say it was workable when it was the cable they expected
Cons
- Black only, and UK reviews say the red cable did not arrive
- No connector is listed
- An 18 V attribute sits beside a 1,500 V DC bullet
- One review disputes the copper, and the two colours were not the same build
Best for: A 3 m black core when you already have the red cable and a proper crimp tool.
Less suitable: A finished red-and-black pair, or a buyer who trusted the two-reel photo.
Specifications
- Model
- LukAro black 6 mm² PV cable, 3 m
- Brand
- LukAro
- Price
- ∼£12
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(120)
- Cable job
- Bare PV wire
- Cross-section
- 6 mm²
- Length
- 3 m
- Connector
- None
- Listed voltage
- 1,500 / 18 V
- Both colours
- No
- Weather claim
- UV claim
Common questions
Do you get red and black?
This ASIN's title and colour field are black, 3 m, 6 mm². UK reviews say the red cable did not arrive. Black and red are mentioned as available colours, not as the contents of this variant.
Are connectors fitted?
No connector is listed. It is a coil of cable.
What voltage should you trust?
A bullet says 1500 V DC. The attribute row says 18 volts. The listing contains both and does not explain the difference.
Our view
The Solvazcable pair titled 4 mm² and 5 m is £16.99 and 700 g, and reviewers in the shared pool used similar leads on a folding panel and on a home array. It shows 4.5 from 112 reviews, and those texts are the same as on the 10 m ASIN, with 31 UK comments. The title, the model and the item length say 5 m. The technical bullet still says one red lead and one black lead, each 3 m. The voltage attribute is 48 V DC, while the bullets claim tinned copper, XLPO, IP68 and 30 A, and they do not state 1,500 V. UK texts call the connectors a tight seal, and they also call the pair stiff, held with four Velcro strips, and laid head-to-toe rather than side by side. At least one shared review describes a 6 mm², 10 m line, so praise of thickness may belong to the other ASIN. You are looking at a mid-price pair whose own bullet and voltage field do not describe a rooftop 5 m job.
Pros
- Title and model say 4 mm² and 5 m, in red and black
- 4.5 from 112, with 31 UK texts in the shared pool
- Reviewers who liked the seal used folding panels
- Bullets state tinned copper, XLPO and 30 A
Cons
- The bullet says each cable is 3 m
- The attribute maximum is 48 V DC
- Reviews are shared with the 10 m listing
- The pair is stiff and Velcro-tied head-to-toe
Best for: A 4 mm² pair only if the coil in the box is actually about 5 m and you have read the 48 V line.
Less suitable: A 10 m 6 mm² run, or a lead you need to coil tightly in a van.
Specifications
- Model
- Solvazcable 4 mm² MC4 pair, 5 m title
- Brand
- Solvazcable
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(112)
- Cable job
- MC4-type pair
- Cross-section
- Title 4 mm²
- Length
- 5 m / 3 m
- Connector
- MC4 male-female
- Listed voltage
- 48 V DC
- Listed current
- 30 A
- Both colours
- Yes
- Weather claim
- IP68
Common questions
Is the cable 5 m or 3 m?
The title, model and item length say 5 m and 4 mm². The technical bullet says one red and one black cable, each 3 m. Both lines are on the listing.
What voltage is on the attribute row?
Maximum voltage is 48 V DC. The bullets do not state 1500 V.
Why do reviews mention 6 mm² and 10 m?
This ASIN and B0FF9M12C6 share the 4.5 from 112 rating and the same review texts. A 6 mm² or 10 m comment may be the other variant.
Our view
The Solvazcable title of 6 mm² and 10 m is the dearest row in this set at £35.99 and 1.57 kg, and one shared UK review asks for a thick core on a 10 m run with a tight MC4-type seal. It shows the same 4.5 from 112 as the 5 m listing, so you cannot tell which sentences belong to which length. The model says 6 mm² / 10 m. The technical bullet still says each cable is 3 m and 4 mm². This variant’s water line says IP67, not the IP68 printed on the sibling, and the voltage attribute says 1,800 V DC beside a 30 A claim. CE and TÜV appear as attribute text, and no certificate is on the listing. Other texts in the same pool call the copper too stiff to roll and say the two leads arrived head-to-toe. Pay this price only after the coil matches the title, because the bullet describes a different cable.
Pros
- Title and model say 6 mm² and 10 m
- Attribute states 1,800 V DC and 30 A
- One shared review asks for a thick core on a 10 m run
- 1.57 kg is at least in the range of a long pair
Cons
- The bullet still says 3 m and 4 mm²
- Stars and texts are shared with the 5 m ASIN
- This ASIN says IP67 and the sibling says IP68
- CE and TÜV are attribute words, not a certificate on the listing
Best for: A long pair only if you measure about 6 mm² and about 10 m before you fit it.
Less suitable: Anyone who will trust the bullet, or a buyer who needs reviews that are only about this length.
Specifications
- Model
- Solvazcable 6 mm² MC4 pair, 10 m title
- Brand
- Solvazcable
- Price
- ∼£36
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(112)
- Cable job
- MC4-type pair
- Cross-section
- 6 mm² / 4 mm²
- Length
- 10 m / 3 m
- Connector
- MC4 male-female
- Listed voltage
- 1,800 V DC
- Listed current
- 30 A
- Both colours
- Yes
- Weather claim
- IP67
Common questions
Does the bullet match the 10 m 6 mm² title?
No. The title and model say 6 mm² and 10 m. The technical bullet still says each cable is 3 m and 4 mm².
Is the waterproof claim IP67 or IP68?
This ASIN's water bullet says IP67. The 5 m Solvazcable ASIN says IP68. They are not the same line.
Has a TÜV certificate been checked?
The attribute row says CE, TÜV. No certificate is shown on the listing.
Our view
The XMSJSIY sidewall port is an SAE bulkhead socket with a dust cap, at £9.00 and 136 g, for a battery or a small solar kit that already uses SAE. The listing caps it at 36 V, 30 A and 360 W, on 10 AWG tin-plated copper with double-layer PVC. There is no lead length, because the product dimensions of 9 × 8 × 1 cm describe the port itself. It shows 4.5 from 2 reviews, and there is no review text. The bullet says the cap keeps dust and rain off the face when nothing is plugged in, and the listing has no IP rating. Red and black marks are for reference only, so you still have to prove polarity. The Best Sellers Rank is filed under Musical Instruments, which does not describe the part. Keep it for a van socket that stays inside 36 V, and do not put a series string on it.
Pros
- A stated cap of 36 V, 30 A and 360 W
- SAE port with a dust cap at £9.00
- 10 AWG tin-plated copper in the bullets
- Built as a bulkhead rather than a long reel
Cons
- 4.5 from 2 reviews, and no text
- No IP number, only a dust-cap sentence
- Polarity marks are for reference only
- No cable length, and the sales rank sits under musical instruments
Best for: A sidewall SAE socket for a battery or a small panel that stays under 36 V.
Less suitable: A roof array, a long extension, or anyone who needs owner comments.
Specifications
- Model
- XMSJSIY SAE sidewall port, 10 AWG
- Brand
- XMSJSIY
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(2)
- Cable job
- SAE port
- Cross-section
- 10 AWG
- Connector
- SAE sidewall
- Listed voltage
- 36 V max
- Listed current
- 30 A
- Weather claim
- Dust cap
Common questions
Is this a solar string cable?
No. The listing caps it at 36 V, 30 A and 360 W. It is an SAE socket for a bulkhead, for batteries, chargers and small solar kits that already use SAE.
How long is the lead?
No length is given. The product dimensions are 9 x 8 x 1 cm, which describe the port.
Does the dust cap make it waterproof?
The bullet says the cap keeps dust and rain off the SAE face when nothing is plugged in. There is no IP rating on the listing.
Our view
This Solvazcable bare listing is £9.99, and the page gives you no Customer Reviews line and no review text to judge it by. The title bracket says red, 4 mm² and 5 m. The manufacturer part number is PV1-F-1*6-35m-black, and the item weight is 2.5 kg, which does not sit with a short 4 mm² red coil. The bullet says flexible tinned copper. It does not state a voltage, an insulation type, or a connector. The page asks what voltage the cable supports and does not answer with a number. There is no sheath photo on the listing showing a standard code or a millimetre size. You cannot tell whether the basket is 5 m of red 4 mm² or a much longer black reel. It is the cheapest bare title here, and it is the one to leave until the seller confirms which identifier is the product.
Pros
- £9.99 if the title bracket is what actually arrives
- The bullet names flexible tinned copper
- No connector, so you are not paying for plugs you will cut off
- The bracket itself is specific: red, 4 mm², 5 m
Cons
- The part number reads black, 6 mm² and 35 m
- 2.5 kg does not match a 5 m 4 mm² coil
- No voltage is stated, and there are no reviews
- No weather claim and no insulation type
Best for: Only after the seller confirms red, 4 mm² and 5 m against that part number.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a reviewed pair, or both colours, before the weekend.
Specifications
- Model
- Solvazcable red PV cable, 4 mm², 5 m title
- Brand
- Solvazcable
- Price
- ∼£10
- Cable job
- Bare PV wire
- Cross-section
- 4 mm² / 6 mm²
- Length
- 5 m / 35 m
- Connector
- None
- Both colours
- No
Common questions
What is actually in this variant?
The title bracket says red, 4 mm², 5 m. The manufacturer part number is PV1-F-1*6-35m-black. Those identifiers disagree.
Is a voltage printed?
The page asks what voltage the cable supports and does not answer with a number. The title only says DC rated.
Are there reviews?
The listing has no Customer Reviews line and no review text.
How we compared
Twelve amazon.co.uk solar-cable listings were scored from the shelf prices captured on 21 October 2026. Notes use those listing lines and the UK review themes stored with the products. This is not a lab test. A 1,500 V bullet, an IP67 line, a TÜV attribute, or a model field that says H1Z2Z2-K is a listing claim. None of these twelve ASINs is treated as certified to BS EN 50618 or BS EN 62852. A high star line does not outrank a title that disagrees with its own bullet.
1
Amazon evidence
25%The amazon.co.uk star rating is divided by 5, then multiplied by 25 and by a count factor. The factor is 1.0 at 500 reviews or more, 0.85 from 100 to 499, 0.7 from 30 to 99, and 0.2 when the count is 7 or fewer. No review line scores 0. A shared pool still uses the published count.
2
Listing fit
40%A length that matches the model, one cross-section, a voltage class that matches the job, and both colours or an honest single colour. A parent title that stacks every length, a 12 V attribute beside photovoltaic bullets, or a bullet that still says 3 m, lower this part.
3
Review outcome
20%UK themes about the lead that arrived: length, polarity, crimp, stiffness, or a missing red core. A star line with only a handful of UK texts, or no text at all, cannot take the full 20. Non-UK review texts are not used.
4
Value
15%Shelf price against the job the listing actually supports. The lowest price does not win when the part number describes a different coil. The dearest 10 m title does not win while its bullet still says 3 m and 4 mm².
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Solar cable buying guide
Start with voltage class, then cross-section, then the connector and the variant in the basket. Price comes after those checks. The notes below follow that order for these 12 amazon.co.uk listings, with shelf prices from 21 October 2026. None of the scores is a lab test, and none of the listings is treated as certified to BS EN 50618.
What is a solar cable?
A solar cable on amazon.co.uk is either photovoltaic DC cable or a low-voltage lead that only mentions solar panels. People buy one to extend a panel, to plug a suitcase panel in and out, or to fit a roof string that still needs an electrician. You judge it by voltage class, real cross-section, both polarities in the box, and a connector that matches the panel.
Best for
- A fixed-array owner who needs a sized DC run and a competent person for the roof and the consumer unit
- A leisure user who needs a connector they can mate often, which is SAE rather than a locked photovoltaic plug
- A bare-wire buyer who already owns a proper crimp tool and both colours
Not ideal for
- Anyone putting a 12 V to 36 V SAE or XT60 lead on modules wired in series
- A buyer who treats a shared star rating as proof of one length only
- Anyone who needs a BS EN 50618 certificate this page has not seen
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Ordering from the parent title
Parent titles in this set list every length and both 4 mm² and 6 mm². One bullet still says each lead is 3 metres and 4 mm² on a title that says 6 mm² and 10 m. Confirm colour, metres, and one core or a pair before you pay.
- 2
Treating 10 AWG as 6 mm²
A title that says both 10 AWG and 6 mm² is not a measurement. A UK reviewer on the flat 6 m listing says 10 AWG is nearer 5 mm². Do not size a string on the twin label.
- 3
Putting a 12 V lead on a series string
SAE and XT60 leads here are 12 V to 36 V parts. Do not put them on series roof modules. Call a competent person for a new fixed home array, a string voltage you cannot account for, or a hot connector.
What to weigh up
Voltage class and cross-section
HighDecide the voltage class before the cross-section. A rooftop string needs cable rated for the array open-circuit voltage. SAE and XT60 leads here are 12 V to 36 V parts, and they do not belong on series roof modules. 4 mm² is the usual short run. 6 mm² is for a longer run, paralleled strings, or a drop that fails in 4 mm². A title that prints both 10 AWG and 6 mm² is not a measurement.
Connector, variant and sheath
HighBuy the connector family already on the panel. MC4 is a Stäubli name, and BEAMA says not to cross-mate photovoltaic connectors. SAE is the plug you can mate often on a leisure panel. XT60 is a power-station plug. Then read the variant, not the parent title: colour, metres, and one core or a pair. A sheath print with a manufacturer name and H1Z2Z2-K or BS EN 50618 is the check an unmarked reel fails. A model field on Amazon is not that print.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
A leisure panel you unplug
You want to open a 12–24 V SAE circuit without pulling the plug. The XMSJSIY lead with a switch is about £12.99, 14 AWG and 2.5 m. There is no UK review text, and it is not a roof string.
A bare core you will crimp
You already own a crimp tool and a separate red core. The LukAro listing is a black 6 mm² coil, 3 m, at about £11.99. UK reviews say the red cable did not arrive.
Common questions about solar cables
Which solar cable is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the iGreely pair at about £19.99, with 4.7 from 2,201 amazon.co.uk reviews and a score of 84. The title matches a 3 m red lead and a 3 m black lead at about 6 mm². The part number still says 10 AWG and 10 ft. One review needed a crimp, and two reviews disagreed about polarity. The score is not a lab test, and the listing is not treated as certified to BS EN 50618.
Which solar cable is best value?
The best value is the Chedin 1 m lead at about £6.99, with a score of 78. It shows 4.8 from 1,105 reviews, and those texts are the same pool as the 4 m listing, so the stars describe the family. The attribute on this variant says 1,500 V, and the bullets name tinned copper, XLPE and 30 A. The parent title still lists other lengths and both 4 mm² and 6 mm². Check the length and both colours in the box.
What should a solar cable be rated for?
A rooftop string needs cable rated for the array open-circuit voltage. UK trade summaries cite H1Z2Z2-K to BS EN 50618: tinned flexible copper, cross-linked halogen-free insulation, a nominal 1.5 kV DC rating, and a maximum system voltage of 1.8 kV DC. SAE and XT60 leads in this set are 12 V to 36 V parts. Do not put them on series roof modules. None of the 12 listings is treated as certified, because the sheath print was not on the listing.
Is 4 mm² or 6 mm² the right cross-section?
4 mm² is the usual short run. 6 mm² is for a longer run, paralleled strings, or a voltage drop that is too high in 4 mm². The MCS installation guide asks for DC voltage drop under 3 percent at standard test conditions from the array to the inverter. A title that says both 10 AWG and 6 mm² is not a measurement. A UK reviewer on one listing here says 10 AWG is nearer 5 mm².
When should you call a competent person?
Call a competent person for a new fixed home array, a string voltage you cannot account for, a hot or browned connector, and any grid connection the network operator must know about. In England, Approved Document P (2013) puts roof PV on a dwelling inside electrical safety. A portable lead is a different job. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own building rules. An IP67 or IP68 line is not proof a joint is safe in a puddle.
Can you mate any photovoltaic connector?
MC4 is a Stäubli product name. BEAMA and Stäubli say not to mate photovoltaic connectors from different manufacturers, so buy the family already on the panel. SAE is a two-pin low-voltage plug for a leisure panel you connect often. XT60 is a power-station plug. Cutting the connectors off, or leaving a joint in standing water, is a mistake the installation notes warn against. Those families are not interchangeable.
Where does the cable stop and the controller start?
The cable is only the run. A charge controller, or an inverter input, is the next device, and it has its own rating and connector. A portable SAE or XT60 lead in this set is capped around 12 V to 36 V. A roof string is not. If you are choosing the device the cable lands on, see the solar charge controller comparison. This page does not rank controllers.
Why do some star ratings match another length?
Two Chedin listings both show 4.8 from 1,105 reviews, and the stored texts are the same. The two Solvazcable pair titles share 4.5 from 112. A high star line does not outrank a title that disagrees with its own bullet. Listings with only a handful of reviews, or with no review text, cannot take a full review score here. Read the variant in the basket, not the parent title.
Our verdict
In this set of 12 amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the iGreely 3 m red and 3 m black pair at about £19.99, with 4.7 from 2,201 reviews and a score of 84. The title matches that pair at about 6 mm². The best value is the Chedin 1 m lead at about £6.99, with 4.8 from 1,105 reviews and a score of 78. That star line is the same pool as the 4 m listing. Neither score is a lab test. None of these listings is treated as certified to BS EN 50618. A 12 V SAE or XT60 lead does not belong on a series roof string, and a new fixed home array is work for a competent person.
Best value
View offer
Chedin solar extension, 1 m variant
Lowest price for a short pair, about £6.99, with a stated item length of 1 m. Score 78. The 4.8 from 1,105 is the same pool as the 4 m listing, so check the length and both colours in the box.
Editorial
Editor
Solar cablePhotovoltaic DC cableamazon.co.uk listings
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to solar cables
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
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Sources
Public UK sources are listed below. Shelf prices and star lines are the amazon.co.uk figures checked on 21 October 2026.
- Tratos, BS EN 50618 (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- BASEC, solar photovoltaic cables (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- Prysmian PRYSUN datasheet (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- MCS installation guide (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- MIS 3002, solar PV systems (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- BEAMA technical bulletin, DC PV connectors (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- Stäubli, cross-mating of PV connectors (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- Approved Document P (2013) (retrieved 21 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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