{"product_id":"enphase-q-cable-sealing-caps-1-item","title":"Enphase Q Cable Sealing Caps (1 Item)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color:#222; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEnphase IQ Sealing Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e (part number \u003cstrong\u003eQ-SEAL-10\u003c\/strong\u003e) is the \u003cstrong\u003emandatory weatherproof female cover\u003c\/strong\u003e for any unused connector port along an Enphase IQ Q Cable branch. Every unused AC connector on a Q Cable run must be sealed with this cap — unused connectors are live when the system is energised by the utility, presenting a shock and moisture ingress risk if left uncovered. This listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone individual sealing cap\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cap provides an \u003cstrong\u003eIP67-rated watertight seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, protecting the branch circuit from weather, moisture, and contamination throughout the system's operational life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 22px; text-align:center; min-width:140px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eIP67\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eIngress Protection Rating\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 22px; text-align:center; min-width:140px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eFemale\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eConnector Type (Q Cable port)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 22px; text-align:center; min-width:140px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eIQ System\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003e6th-Gen Enphase Compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #e53e3e; background:#fff5f5; padding:14px 18px; margin:20px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#e53e3e;\"\u003e⚠ Safety Critical — Mandatory Fitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAll unused Q Cable connectors must be covered with a watertight sealing cap before energising the system.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unused connectors are live when the system is utility-energised. The shipping cap supplied with the cable is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e an adequate environmental seal — only the Q-SEAL-10 sealing cap provides the required IP67 weatherproof protection. Failure to fit caps on unused connectors is a safety hazard and may invalidate warranty.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #f6ad55; background:#fffaf0; padding:14px 18px; margin:20px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#b7791f;\"\u003e⚠ Removal Requires Disconnect Tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once fitted, a Q-SEAL-10 sealing cap can \u003cstrong\u003eonly be safely removed using the Enphase IQ Disconnect Tool (Q-DISC-10)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not attempt to remove the cap by hand or with improvised tools, as this can damage the connector.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #008377; background:#e6f4f3; padding:14px 18px; margin:20px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377;\"\u003eℹ Sold Individually:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone sealing cap\u003c\/strong\u003e. Consider the number of unused ports across your Q Cable installation and order accordingly. For larger installations, caps are typically bought in batches of 10.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr)); gap:16px; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #008377; border-radius:8px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377; border-bottom:2px solid #008377; padding-bottom:6px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIP67 Watertight Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Q-SEAL-10 achieves an \u003cstrong\u003eIP67 ingress protection rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully dustproof and capable of withstanding temporary immersion in water. This level of protection is appropriate for rooftop and exposed outdoor installations where connectors are subject to rain, hosing, and condensation over many years of service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #008377; border-radius:8px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377; border-bottom:2px solid #008377; padding-bottom:6px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIQ System Compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Q-SEAL-10 is part of the \u003cstrong\u003esixth-generation Enphase IQ System\u003c\/strong\u003e cabling ecosystem. It is compatible with all IQ Q Cable branch connectors, IQ aggregator connectors, and all IQ Series Microinverter installations using Q Cable. It is not interchangeable with the legacy M-series or D-series cabling connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #008377; border-radius:8px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377; border-bottom:2px solid #008377; padding-bottom:6px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWhen You Need a Sealing Cap\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA sealing cap is needed on \u003cstrong\u003eevery unused connector drop\u003c\/strong\u003e along a Q Cable branch — for example, where fewer microinverters are connected than the cable has connector positions, or where a connector position is left available for future system expansion. \u003cstrong\u003eOne cap per unused port\u003c\/strong\u003e is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #008377; border-radius:8px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377; border-bottom:2px solid #008377; padding-bottom:6px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNot the Same as a Terminator\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Q-SEAL-10 sealing cap covers \u003cstrong\u003eunused connector drops along the middle of a cable run\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is distinct from the \u003cstrong\u003eQ-TERM-10 IQ Terminator\u003c\/strong\u003e, which caps the unused end of a cable branch. Ensure you use the correct accessory type for each application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:15px; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#008377; color:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px; text-align:left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSpecifications — Enphase IQ Sealing Cap (Q-SEAL-10)\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#e6f4f3;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eQ-SEAL-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eConnector Gender\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eFemale (plugs into Q Cable connector drop)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#e6f4f3;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eIngress Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eIP67 — fully dustproof, temporary immersion rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e167901S0076\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#e6f4f3;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eEnphase IQ Series Q Cable (6th-generation IQ System)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eCovers unused connector drops on Q Cable branch runs and aggregators\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#e6f4f3;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eRemoval Tool Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eYes — Enphase IQ Disconnect Tool (Q-DISC-10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eQuantity in This Listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e1 cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; padding:12px 16px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; border-radius:5px;\"\u003eCan I leave unused Q Cable connectors uncovered during commissioning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n      No. \u003cstrong\u003eAll unused connectors must be capped before energising the system.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unused connectors are live when connected to the utility supply. Leaving them uncapped creates a shock risk and allows moisture ingress that can permanently damage the cabling. The temporary shipping cap that comes on the cable is not a weatherproof substitute.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; padding:12px 16px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; border-radius:5px;\"\u003eHow is the sealing cap removed if I want to expand the system later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n      Use the \u003cstrong\u003eEnphase IQ Disconnect Tool (Q-DISC-10)\u003c\/strong\u003e to safely release the sealing cap. The cap's locking mechanism is the same as the microinverter connector, and the disconnect tool is designed to release it without damaging the connector body. Never attempt forcible removal.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; padding:12px 16px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; border-radius:5px;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Q-SEAL-10 and Q-TERM-10?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eQ-SEAL-10\u003c\/strong\u003e is a female sealing cap for unused \u003cstrong\u003econnector drops along the cable run\u003c\/strong\u003e (where a microinverter would otherwise plug in). The \u003cstrong\u003eQ-TERM-10\u003c\/strong\u003e is a terminator that fits the unused \u003cstrong\u003eend of a cable branch\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both are necessary on a fully commissioned installation — check each position on your cable layout.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; padding:12px 16px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; border-radius:5px;\"\u003eAre these compatible with three-phase Q Cable installations?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n      The Q-SEAL-10 is designed for \u003cstrong\u003esingle-phase Q Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e connectors. Three-phase Q Cable systems use the same Q-SEAL-10 for sealing unused connector drops on three-phase cable as well — the sealing cap design is shared across single-phase and three-phase Q Cable applications.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Enphase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64997141381469,"sku":"Q-SEAL-10","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/EnphaseSealingCap.jpg?v=1781700961","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/enphase-q-cable-sealing-caps-1-item","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}