Frequently Asked Questions - Atlas 5M Extension Cable

Question:

Can you joint two extension cables together to give a 10m extension? Thanks
By Andrew V on Jan 26,2024

Answer:

Yes you can join the cables together, there will be roughly a 10% drop  with each extension. 

Question:

Hi I am a little confused about the extension as the information describes purchasing one cable to extend each light separately from splitter to the light, this is clear. However someone asked if they can use the extension from the panel to the splitter and this appeared possible? I have had these lights in the past and found the main drawback was the short length of cable between panel and splitter so this would be an ideal solution if possible? Regards Steve
By Steven Cooper on Nov 23,2023

Answer:

This is a single cable that will allow you to extend the distance between the splitter to one of your Atlas lights by 5m. The previous post I believe is meaning that it plugs into the splitter which is part of the panel. 

Please note that one cable is required to extend each light

Question:

Can the extension cable run from the solar panel to the splitter.
By Debbie pugh on Jul 9,2023

Answer:

Hi Debbie, 
Thank you for your email, that would be exactly how we would apply the ewxtension cable 

Question:

Can you use no extension lead with 1 light, 1 extension cable with 2nd light and 2 or more extension cables with the 3rd or 4th light? Or does each light need the same size extension lead?
By Michelle Burrells on Nov 8,2021

Answer:

It depends on which lights you want to extend away from the panel. If it is all of them then you need 2 or 4 depending on your set, however, if you want two lights further away then you can use 2 extension cables. 

Question:

Can two cables be used together to make a single 10m extension length?
By Martin on Jan 30,2021

Answer:

Yes they can be, with each extenstion we estimate roughly about a 10% drop, however if the panel is in  direct sunlight that should help with any drop. 

Question:

Will the extension cable be suitable to replace a wire I accidentally cut with the lawn mower?Or can I buy replacement cable?
By MrsJ Hobbs on Sep 3,2020

Answer:

This only suitable for extending the panel, it cannot be used to replace cables. 

Question:

Does the 5 meter extension cable connect to the 4.5 meter cable supplied, giving you 9.5 meters between solar panel and spot light ?
By Stephen Hunt on Jun 28,2020

Answer:

Yes this extends from the panel outward. 

Question:

Is there a limit to how many of these extentions can be connected together? I need to make quite a lengthy run.
By Chris on May 28,2020

Answer:

No, there is roughly a 10% drop in each extension. 

Question:

Can you daisy chain multiple extension cables? I.e make a 10m run?
By Vish on May 25,2020

Answer:

Yes you can. 

Question:

I assume this just sits between the solar panel and the light with no additional effort other than screwing the connectors together as you would without the extension?
By Chris Noakes on Apr 23,2020

Answer:

That is correct!

Question:

Can you tell me please what sort of connections are on the end of this cord?
By Helen Bayly-Stark on Jan 9,2020

Answer:

The connections are made to be compatible with our atlas range. So if you are looking to extend the panel of an Atlas this will be suitable. If you are looking at using this for another purpose then it is not recommended.