Goal Zero EC8 12 ft. Extension Cable – $29.98 Sale (Save 50%)
The Goal Zero EC8 12 ft. Extension Cable (SKU 98206) extends the distance between a Goal Zero Yeti Link and a Yeti Tank Expansion Battery, or between two Yeti Tank Expansion Batteries. If you're building a home energy or off-grid expansion setup and your Tank sits too far from your Yeti, this is the cable that solves the placement problem. Buy online now for $29.98, marked down from $59.95 – that's 50% off, an instant $29.97 discount, plus coupon OUTPOST12 for an extra 12% at checkout.
What Is the Goal Zero EC8 Extension Cable Used For?
The EC8 extension cable adds 12 feet of length between your Yeti Link module and Yeti Tank Expansion Battery so you can place storage batteries where they fit best – in a garage corner, beside a solar array, or daisy-chained further from the main Yeti power station. It also connects two Yeti Tank Expansion Batteries to each other, letting you scale your expansion battery bank without moving your Yeti.
How Do I Connect a Yeti Tank to a Yeti Link with the EC8 Cable?
Simply seat one EC8 end into the Yeti Link's expansion port, run the cable to your Yeti Tank, and plug the other end into the Tank's EC8 port. Use the included EC8 Cable Clamp to lock the connectors together and keep the link secure against bumps, tugs, or movement.
Can the EC8 12 ft Cable Be Used with Tank PRO?
The EC8 cable is built for the Goal Zero Yeti Tank expansion system. Verify your Tank PRO's EC8 expansion ports before purchase; if it uses standard EC8 connectors, this cable connects the same way between the Yeti Link and the battery.
How Many EC8 Extension Cables Can I Daisy-Chain?
Multiple EC8 cables can be clamped end-to-end using the included EC8 Cable Clamp to extend reach further than 12 feet. For best charging performance, Goal Zero recommends keeping total expansion cable runs as short as practical – heavy 8-gauge wire minimizes voltage drop, but every extra foot adds resistance.
Specifications
- Brand: Goal Zero
- Product Type: Expansion battery extension cable
- SKU: 98206
- Cord Length: 12 ft.
- Gauge: 8 AWG
- Connector: EC8 with included EC8 Cable Clamp
- Used With: Yeti Link, Yeti Tank Expansion Battery, second Yeti Tank
- Category: Cables, Adapters and Chargers
Materials & Build
Heavy-duty 8-gauge (8 AWG) conductors carry high expansion charging current with minimal loss, wrapped in a rugged flexible jacket. The included EC8 Cable Clamp securely keeps EC8 cables connected to each other or to the Yeti Link, preventing accidental disconnection.
Compatibility
- Goal Zero Yeti Link (expansion module)
- Goal Zero Yeti Tank Expansion Battery
- Two Yeti Tank Expansion Batteries (Tank-to-Tank linking)
Selection Criteria & Product Differences
When choosing an expansion cable, compare length, wire gauge, and connector type. This cable's 12-foot reach outdistances shorter stock leads, and 8-gauge wire is thicker than generic thinner-gauge extensions, which keeps expansion charging efficient. Generic EC8 cables lack the Goal Zero-specific Cable Clamp and guaranteed Yeti Link/Tank fit.
Use Cases
- Home energy storage: mount Yeti Tanks along a wall while the Yeti stays in place
- Solar expansion: route cable runs from Tanks to the Yeti Link near panels
- Garage and workshop backup power setups
- Tank-to-Tank daisy-chaining for larger battery banks
Comparisons & Alternatives
Alternative options include shorter Goal Zero EC8 leads or third-party EC8 cords. Compared to alternatives, this Goal Zero extension offers the included EC8 Cable Clamp, 8-gauge quality, and exact Yeti Link and Yeti Tank compatibility at a discounted $29.98 price – cheaper than a single Tank replacement caused by poor connections.
Price Value & Deal Value
At $29.98 vs. $59.95 compare-at, you save $29.97 – 50% off – the deepest discount available on this expansion cable. Stack coupon OUTPOST12 for an additional 12% off, bringing your total savings even lower. Add $15.02+ of other gear and your order ships free (free shipping on orders over $45.00; otherwise $8.00 standard shipping).
