Electric arcing results in incredibly high temperatures. The ArcBox enclosure simply snaps around a DC connector to ensure that if an arc ever occurs, it is safely contained and doesn't spread to combustible materials in or around the solar installation.
The number of solar installations is growing fast and with it the risk that mistakes assembling DC connectors lead to fires. Simple errors in installation that can cause an arc fault to develop include: poorly crimped joints, cross-mating connectors from different manufacturers, assembling electrodes while wet and incomplete insertion that doesn’t engage the connector locking mechanism.
Electric arcing results in incredibly high temperatures. The ArcBox enclosure simply snaps around a DC connector to ensure that if an arc ever occurs, it is safely contained and doesn't spread to combustible materials in or around the solar installation.
Length | 150mm |
Width | 50mm |
Height | 48mm |
Weight | 410g |
Ambient temperature | -40°C - +85°C |
Conductor size | 4mm² |
Certification | Independently tested by KIWA in accordance with NEN 6063 and with >5 minutes arcing without spread of fire to surrounding roofing materials. Independently confirmed by the University of Loughborough Department of Engineering that temperature under load remains within connector manufacturer's guidelines. |
We are delighted that the Marely ArcBox has recently won 'Best Health & Safety Product' in the 2023 Housebuilder Product Awards!
We understand that there is always the worry that adding more components to installations can mean more valuable time used up.
But with ArcBox, the ease and simplicity of the snap shut design means there are only 4 short and simple steps to complete, to make solar PV installations even safer for property owners, without the onerous installation.